The 185th Air Refueling Unit Color Guard presented the colors at the Akron-Westfield Veterans Day Programs. Veterans attending (Front Row l-r:) were Roger Cromwell, Earl Hilliker, Daryl Myers, Arden Gale, Evan Studley, Keith Swanson, Gary Hillrichs, Bill Young, James Clinton, (Back Row l-r:) Warren Thompson, Bob Watson, Paul Bernard, Stan Rolfes, Garry Jacobson, Lawrence Maynard, Mark Gambaiana (non-veteran program speaker), Jason Jager and Kaylene Hawkins. Sons of American Legion Commander Steve Liebetrau (far left) emceed the program, which was organized by the SAL and A-W students and presented Monday morning.
By Julie Ann Madden
While store chains and big box stores are touting their Black Friday specials, Akron entrepreneurs are offering area residents a fun day of shopping right here at home on Saturday, Nov. 24.
Trinity Lutheran Church’s “Noah’s Ark” trunk-or-treat display was named the first place winner in the Akron Area Chamber of Commerce’s trunk-or-treat contest.
By Julie Ann Madden
It was her first mission trip, and its impact was life-changing for Akron Mercy Medical Clinic Nurse Practitioner Jennifer (Hadley) Milby.
By Julie Ann Madden
Albert E. Hoschler American Legion Post No. 186 members and its Auxiliary held their 90th annual Veterans Day activities on Saturday, Nov. 10.
Absentee voting for the Special Election for the Akron-Westfield School will begin Monday, Nov. 19.
There are three ways to vote by absentee ballots.
Absentee Voting
By Julie Ann Madden
Plymouth County had a voter turnout of 60.62 percent with 10,761 voters casting ballots. There are 17,753 registered voters.
Voter turnout across the state mirrored Plymouth
By Julie Ann Madden
It was seven years ago that United States Postal Service officials decided that Akron’s mail should be processed at the Hawarden Post Office site.
The Akron-Westfield football team ended its season at home Nov. 2 in the Class A quarterfinals of the state playoffs. West Hancock defeated the Westerners, 50-14, to advance to the semifinals Nov. 9, 10
The Plymouth County Auditor’s Office will be open Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. for the purpose of voting an absentee ballot in the Nov. 6 General Election.
Please enter through the north
By Julie Ann Madden
No advertising.
No official auctioneer.
But there will be a public auction of
By Julie Ann Madden
No advertising.
No official auctioneer.
But there will be a public auction of
The Akron-Westfield volleyball team ended its season Oct. 25 falling to Westwood 3-1 in Round No. 2 of
The Akron-Westfield volleyball team ended its season Oct. 25 falling to Westwood 3-1 in Round No. 2 of the Class 1A Regionals. (Front Row l-r:) Megan Swancutt, Melissa Meinen, Megan Meinen,
By Julie Ann Madden
Last year the Akron-Westfield School District’s coaches and student-athletes conducted themselves with good sportsmanship.
In fact, A-W was one of 166 schools who had no student-athletes
Akron-Westfield had 21 football players and cheerleaders named Class A District 1 Academic All-District.
Seniors: Josh Armstrong, Aydin Dicks, Aaron Hartman, John Henrich, Nash Lininger, Spencer Olson, Chase Stowe, Scott Toben, Dominic Trobaugh, Cheerleaders Raleigh Edwards,
The Akron-Westfield football team was well represented on the Class A District 1 All-District Team.
First Team: A-W Seniors: Nick Jacobs, quarterback; John Henrich, Linebacker; Chase Stowe, wide receiver; Reagan
The Akron-Westfield volleyball team put up a hard fight Oct. 25 in the second round of Regionals but lost the battle to Westwood 3-1 to end their season with a 16-8 record. Game scores: 19-25,
The Akron-Westfield volleyball team won their first round of Regional action Oct. 22 at home. The Lady Westerners defeated Remsen St. Mary’s 3-0. Set scores: 25-15, 25-12, 25-13.
By Hank Krause
The Akron-Westfield Westerners traveled to Sloan to renew acquaintances with the Rebels of Westwood. A-W, who lost the first game of the season to WW 7-6,
By Hank Krause
The Akron-Westfield Westerners got into the state playoffs to face the Westwood Rebels of Sloan on Oct. 26 in Sloan.
First things first. A-W traveled to Marcus
Akron-Westfield went 3-1 against Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn at their last home game of the regular season. Set scores: 25-16, 25-12, 20-25, 25-8.
Senior players, manager, videographer, and parents were introduced prior
Audrey Ericson, formerly of Union County, SD, will turn 90 on Nov. 25. To celebrate, an Open House is being held in her honor Sunday, Nov. 25, 2 – 4 p.m., at Union Creek Lutheran Church, Union
Cali Westergard of Ireton, and Spencer Frankl of Elk Point, S.D., exchanged marriage vows on September 15, 2018, in a 4 p.m. ceremony at Trinity Reformed Church in Orange City, Iowa. Pastor Mike Kelley officiated
Arvin Finzen, of Akron, will turn 90 on Thursday, Nov. 8. To celebrate, he would love to receive a card with your favorite memories sent to him at Arvin Finzen, 411 N. Seventh St., Akron, IA
Thank you, Veterans — those who are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, and your families, for your dedication to America!
New Horizons United Church of Christ is hosting a complementary meal to honor area
By Julie Ann Madden
It was a simple motorcycle accident that changed her life forever.
In 2010 at a stop
By Julie Ann Madden
It’s the same menu, same time, same purpose, same price.
However, it’s a different day of the week.
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