Kass: There are heroes among us
Posted August 19, 2017 at 2:26 am
By Julie Ann Madden
“A serious accident at a Plymouth County road construction site July 5 — what could have been a tragedy turned out to have
A-W FFA celebrates club’s 75th anniversary Sunday
Posted August 19, 2017 at 2:26 am
By Julie Ann Madden
The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agriculture education.
For the past 75 years, that dedication has been developed and strengthened by 12 Ag teachers/FFA advisors at Akron-Westfield Community School.
On Sunday, the Akron-Westfield FFA will celebrate with a potluck picnic, games and just plain fun — much the same as the charter members did years ago.
The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. or longer in the Akron City Park.
Tracing his roots back to Akron
Posted August 10, 2017 at 5:00 am
Editor’s Note: In early July, Ken Allen, of Las Vegas, Nev., came to Akron searching for information on his ancestor, Byron Allen. Here is his journey in his own words.
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A-W FFA member becomes fair princess
Posted August 3, 2017 at 5:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
Of the 13 Plymouth County Fair queen contestants, two were local gals hoping to represent their 4-H/FFA groups and Plymouth County throughout the next year’s reign.
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A-W seeks write-in candidate for District No. 2
Posted August 10, 2017 at 5:00 am
If you live in the green-shaded area in the map, you’re encouraged to seek an Akron-Westfield School Board seat as a write-in candidate.
The deadline for filing nomination papers was Friday, and no one filed to
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Voter registration for School Election
Posted August 10, 2017 at 5:00 am
The School Election is September 12, 2017. The Auditor’s Office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. for residents to register to vote.
Registration forms can be
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Akron couple opens respite care service
Posted August 10, 2017 at 5:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
When it became unsafe for her mother to live alone, Connie Black, of Akron, thought, “I can do this. As a Registered Nurse,
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Jackley to lead national consideration of State Authority over Internet Sales
Posted August 9, 2017 at 4:22 pm
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley will head the Online Commerce and Taxes Forum at the Conference of Western Attorneys General annual meeting. Attorney General Jackley will be joined by Deborah White, Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel for the Retail Industry
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DNR traced Sioux County fish kill to improper disposal of pesticide
Posted August 9, 2017 at 4:22 pm
The report of a fish kill sent Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff from Spencer looking for a pollutant source in a small creek on the southeast side of the Sioux County town of Hull.
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S.D. Drug Control Fund awards announced
Posted August 9, 2017 at 4:02 pm
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced several law enforcement agencies throughout the state have been given awards from the Attorney General’s Drug Control Fund.
The Drug Control Fund is funded by drug forfeiture monies to
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Iowa Vietnam ‘combat’ veterans to receive commemorative gift
Posted August 9, 2017 at 4:00 pm
By Julie Ann Madden
Many Vietnam veterans received, at best, a cold shoulder when they returned home some 50 years ago.
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Reward increased
Posted August 9, 2017 at 3:44 pm
The reward for information leading to the arrest of person or persons who did vandalism to the Akron Gun Club the first of July has increased to $1,000.
Contact Akron City Hall, 712-568-2041, if you have
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Supervisors add easement to Akron subdivision request
Posted August 3, 2017 at 5:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
John and Mary Lucken, of Akron, are splitting their acreage from their farmland, located just south of Akron’s emergency services property, which includes the Akron Fire & Rescue Department and Akron EMS facility.
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A-W baseball – state semi-finalist!
Posted August 3, 2017 at 5:00 am
In their first state appearance, the Akron- Westfield baseball team, defeated Lisbon, 5-4, in the quarterfinals and then faced Martensdale-St. Mary’s in the semi finals July 27 in Des Moines. The
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A-W volleyball readies for season
Posted August 19, 2017 at 12:56 am
The Akron-Westfield volleyball team is readying for a new season. Practice began Aug. 7 with the first game Aug. 24 against Westwood at Westwood, 5:30 p.m.
“After having a few practices, I can tell that we
A fun night at the ballpark
Posted August 10, 2017 at 5:00 am
By Hank Krause
A good crowd of over 250 people witnessed the Akron-Westfield Alumni play the A-W high school team to raise money for the swimming pool on Sunday,
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A-W football and volleyball begin practices
Posted August 9, 2017 at 3:49 pm
The Akron-Westfield football and volleyball teams began practice Monday, August 7.
The first volleyball game is August 24 against Westwood in a conference match at Westwood. Game time 5:30 p.m.
The first football game is
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A-W falls in State Semis
Posted August 3, 2017 at 5:00 am
By Hank Krause
The Akron-Westfield Westerners fell to Martinsdale-St. Mary’s 6-1 in the State Semi-Class 1A State Tournament on July 27. The game was played in the spacious
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Five A-W softball players named All State
Posted August 2, 2017 at 4:37 pm
Akron-Westfield had five softball players make the Iowa Girls Coaches Association All-State Team in Class 1A:
Senior Ann Hedlund was named to the First Team.
Junior Brynn Van Eldik
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Lady Westerners take to the field Sunday to help their community
Posted August 2, 2017 at 4:33 pm
By Julie Ann Madden
Pitch the ball.
Hit the ball.
Field the ball.
And raise money.
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A-W wins in Eleven!!
Posted July 26, 2017 at 9:03 pm
By Hank Krause
The Akron-Westfield Westerners, in their first appearance in the State Class 1A Tourney, on Saturday, July 22, made it interesting.
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A-W puts kibosh on K-P — advances to sub state
Posted July 21, 2017 at 8:43 pm
By Hank Krause
The Akron-Westfield Westerners won the district tournament with a convincing 10-1 win.
Kingsley-Pierson started out with two hits
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A-W girls return to State!!
Posted July 21, 2017 at 8:43 pm
By Hank Krause
The Akron-Westfield fans had their vacation plans set but the Lady Westerners had those plans altered by securing their return to Fort Dodge.
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A-W shuts out Clay Central-Everly
Posted July 6, 2017 at 5:00 am
By Hank Krause
The Clay Central-Everly Mavericks came to A-W on June 28 for a short visit. Bailey Davis tossed a one-hit game while striking out 12
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Celebrates Golden Anniversary
Posted August 19, 2017 at 2:26 am
Sue and Harold Higman Jr., of Akron, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with an Open House, which will be at 5 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Akron Golf Course. The
Rolfes family holds annual reunion
Posted August 10, 2017 at 5:00 am
The annual Rolfes Family Reunion was held on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at the St. Patrick’s Parish Hall in Akron.
The reunion was attended by all seven living
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Plymouth County Museum to sponsor bus trip Oct. 7
Posted August 10, 2017 at 5:00 am
Seven historic sites in Nebraska will be the destination for the annual bus trip sponsored by the Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars. This year’s outing will be Saturday, Oct. 7.
Anyone wishing to take
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Marlin and Pearl Hillrichs to celebrate 60th Anniversary
Posted August 3, 2017 at 5:00 am
Marlin and Pearl Hillrichs of San Antonio, Texas, will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Aug. 24, 2017. Marlin is a 1951 graduate of Akron High School and received his bachelor’s degree in 1963 from Morningside College
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Raffle to benefit A-W FFA
Posted August 2, 2017 at 4:33 pm
Raffle tickets will be sold for these two pedal tractors at the Akron Tractor Pull Aug. 12. Tickets are $5 per ticket or $20 for five tickets. Proceeds will benefit the Akron-Westfield FFA along with
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50th anniversary
Posted July 26, 2017 at 8:58 pm
Bob and Susan Brown of Akron will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a wedding dance from 8 to 11 p.m.on Saturday, July 29 at the Akron Golf Clubhouse. Amy Linder and the Top Down Band
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60 years together
Posted July 21, 2017 at 8:41 pm
Dennis and Nelda Hultgren were married 60 years ago on Aug. 3, 1957 at Union Creek Lutheran Church in Akron, Iowa, by Rev. David J. Roy. They will celebrate with an open house hosted
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Only two local youth vying for Fair Royalty
Posted July 21, 2017 at 8:41 pm
By Julie Ann Madden
In The Akron Hometowner coverage area, there are only two girls competing for Plymouth County Fair Royalty queen.
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