By Julie Ann Madden
There are not enough words to explain the horrible scene authorities found at 17279 180th St. in rural Akron, the evening of July 9.
The bodies of Donald John Neunaber, 83, and his wife, Esther Grace, 80, were found along with evidence of a violent ending to their lives. And their son, Jonathan Donald Neunaber, 44, was missing.
As the Plymouth County Sheriff’s deputies began trying to piece this mystery together, they received assistance from the Akron Police Department, Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa State Patrol, Plymouth County Medical Examiner’s Office, U.S. Marshal’s Service, and other local police departments.
The Akron City Park was full of campers over the holiday weekend. Campers came in for Fourth of July gatherings, reunions, and more. July 4 was nice weather for festivities around the area – slightly
by Dodie Hook
After touring flood damage in Rock Rapids, Rock Valley, and Hawarden, U.S. Congressman Steve King (R-IA) and Iowa State Senator Bill Anderson (R Senate District 3) stopped
by Dodie Hook
Akron was one of 10 communities selected to participate in the 2014 Community Visioning Program which entails transportation enhancement planning. The program is sponsored by the Iowa Department
River’s Bend Wildlife Area, just south of Akron, officially opened Tuesday. On July 10, Plymouth County Conservation Board members and guests held their monthly meeting at the site and decided to open
By Julie Ann Madden
At 1:58 a.m., July 10, Akron firefighters were called to 500 S. Eighth St., in Akron.
Brule Creek Lutheran Church congregation is planning a two-day celebration for their church’s 150th Anniversary.
The public is invited to attend the festivities, which will be held the weekend of Aug. 9 and 10 at the
The Union County Fair will have its annual Tractor Pull at the Fairgrounds in Alcester on Friday, Aug. 1.
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. with the pull starting at 7:00 p.m.
The Union County Historical Society is sponsoring a book club, Hello History, for children ages 7 through 10 (second through fourth grade) Saturday, July 26, from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the museum located at 707 W. Main Street in Elk Point. Each
Hillview Recreation Area near Hinton will host Moth Mania, a program during National Moth Week, at 8:30 to 10 p.m., Monday, July 21.
National Moth Week is July 19 through July 27. Finding moths can be
Ann Tornberg, of rural Beresford, has announced her candidacy for the State Senate representing District 16. Ann is a retired teacher, family farm owner, and legislative aide who served in Pierre during the last
As of July 1, Akron’s ambulance service was turned over to be run by the City of Akron and is officially called Akron EMS. Siouxland Paramedics, Inc., the prior provider, wished to terminate their contract June 30, stating it was no longer cost
Effective July 1, 2014, John Dirks and Tom Miller are no longer trustees of Riverside Cemetery.
If you have any questions contact Jim Dennison.
Plymouth, Cherokee, Lyon, and Sioux Counties have been included in a Governor’s Proclamation for Individual Assistance for damages done during the flooding event that started in mid-June. Plymouth, Cherokee, and Sioux, and Lyon County Emergency Management Department has partnered with Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc.
By Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield completed the regular season on a bright note with an 11-1 win over Harris-Lake Park in a War Eagle Conference contest July 10.
The Westerners had
A new state championship updated banner was donated by the family of Virgil Smith with memorial funds. Westerner signs at the entrances to town were also updated with these funds. Pictured is Virgil’s son, Dennis,
By Steve Peterson
After a nine-day break the Akron Rebels baseball team returned to action to host Lennox in a makeup game July 11 and came away with a 10-0 home win in seven innings.
by Steve Peterson
For Akron-Westfield softball fans, they’re the familiar leaders, the “Fab Five,” leading the Lady Westerners in their final post-season push.
Seniors Jordan Hansen, Sarah Schroeder, Dana Hedlund,
Members of the Akron-Westfield junior varsity softball team are, front row (l-r),Lexi Koele, Briannah Watkins, Danika Smith, Zoe Mullinix, Kaberly Coyle, Maddie Hemmelrick. Middle row, Jordan Neubrand, Jessica Hansen, Hannah Boehme, Brynn VanEldik, Makayla
The Akron Rebels baseball team for 2014 consists of, front row from l to r: Manager Paul Martin, Trent Ruhland, Chad Brown, Cole Oltmanns, and Adam Loutsch. Second row: Jordan Heyl, Grant Kobza, Jeff Gacke,
Members of the Akron-Westfield varsity softball team are, front row (l-r), Desi Oltmanns, Kortney Hedlund, Jordan Hansen, Sarah Schroeder, Bethany Eastman, Dana Hedlund, Kayla Tindall, Ryleigh Schnell. Middle row , Jordan Neubrand, Jessica Hansen,
by Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield, after clinching its 12th straight War Eagle Conference softball championship, kept the wins coming by finishing the league games with a 17-0, four-inning win at Trinity Christian in Hull July 3.
By Steve Peterson
On a night fit for April 1 rather than July 1, the Akron Rebels baseball team lost to visiting Irene Cardinals, 7-4 at Sargent Field.
Temperatures in
By Steve Peterson
The weather and the Akron Rebels baseball team both made comebacks July 2 as the Rebels beat Canton, 14-9, in a slugfest.
The night before was as
Harold and Mary Burcham will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with an Open House Brunch at Crescent Park United Methodist Church, 2826 Myrtle St., Sioux City, Iowa, on Sunday, July 20 from 10:30 a.m.-1:00
Jim and Amber Saloum (nee Sommervold) of Sioux Falls, S.D., are excited to announce the arrival of their daughter, Elena May Saloum. Elena arrived on May 3rd, 2014 at 8:48 a.m. weighing 7 lb. 11
Todd and Tammy Colt of Akron announce the engagement of their daughter, Tana Rae Colt, to Thomas Charles Stewart, son of Gregory Stewart of Spencer, Iowa, and Charlene Wetherell of Alta, Iowa.
Dr. Brad Britton (r) of Britton Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic in Akron presents a $1,000.00 check to the Akron Care Center. Accepting the donation is Brandon Verros (l), Akron Care Center administrator.
John and Mary Lucken of Akron challenged American Legion Post 186 with a matching gift of $2,000 if members of the Legion could raise an equal fund. The Legion membership raised $2,400 to secure
Elvera Wilken will celebrate her 100th birthday July 24. A card shower is being held in her honor.
Send your birthday greetings to: Elvera Wilken, 101 Church St., Morningside Manor, Alcester, SD 57001.
Lavonne Hook of Hawarden celebrated her 85th birthday Sunday, July 5 with family. Her actual birthday was July 6. Six of her seven children attended: Lorri Schuller (Frank) of Hawarden, Shery Kaskie (Lyle) of Hawarden,
Dale and Deb DeRocher of Akron announce the engagement of their daughter, Hailey K. DeRocher, to Joel Thomas Schroeder, son of Tom and Jill Schroeder of Akron.
The
Gary and Theresa Horton of Akron announce the engagement of their daughter, Kendra Marie Horton, to Tyson Gregory Langland, son of Gregory and Donna Langland of Bruce, S.D.
KC Hook has not seen sunshine coming through her favorite window for awhile and had to shield her eyes. The sun felt good after all the flooding she had witnessed through her window at home in Union
