Iowa DOE director visits Akron-Westfield
Posted October 17, 2019 at 7:47 pm
By Julie Ann Madden
Just how great is the Akron-Westfield School District in educating children?
Akron Council sets Oct. 22 for Urban Renewal Plan public hearing
Posted October 17, 2019 at 7:47 pm
By Julie Ann Madden
Editor’s Note: Akron city officials have two plans in the works that may be confusing to residents who received letters recently. One is the Akron Urban RENEWAL Area amendment for First Street and the other is the Urban REVITALIZATION Plan for economic development.
The public is invited to share their comments about the Akron councilors’ proposed Urban Renewal Plan amendment at a public hearing, which is set for 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22.
People can submit written comments to City Clerk Melea Nielsen prior to the public hearing or come and speak at the hearing.
The proposed Urban Renewal Plan amendment is to identify a new Urban Renewal project, according to the
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Akron councilors to consider Urban Revitalization Plan
Posted October 17, 2019 at 7:46 pm
By Julie Ann Madden
Editor’s Note: Akron city officials have two plans in the works that may be confusing to residents who received letters recently. One is the Akron Urban RENEWAL Area amendment for First Street and
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48 is open!
Posted October 11, 2019 at 3:16 pm
By Julie Ann Madden
“I’m so happy,” said The Akron Hometowner Publisher Dodie Hook, who lives just two miles west of her newspaper office, which is located at 110 Reed St.
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Britton Chiropractic begins 16th Annual Food Drive for Mid-Sioux Opportunity
Posted October 17, 2019 at 8:00 pm
“A tradition that is worth every bit of effort required,” Dr. Britton, of Britton Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic in Akron, notes about the 16th Annual Food Drive he is hosting once again for Mid-Sioux Opportunity. This community service provided by Dr. Britton has
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Plymouth County Museum’s ‘Great Garage Sale’ returns
Posted October 14, 2019 at 8:02 pm
This year’s three-day “Great Garage and Bake Sale” sponsored by the Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars will open at 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, in the Museum’s “Old Central” Gym, and will continue through 8 p.m. Thursday.
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Akron Chamber members plan SD Highway 48 reopening celebration
Posted October 11, 2019 at 3:20 pm
By Julie Ann Madden
The closure of S.D. Highway 48 and Big Sioux River Road due to flooding has affected businesses tremendously, said Akron Area Chamber of Commerce President Jennie Roed. “I think every single business in
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USDA offers farmers chance to stop fighting flooded land
Posted October 11, 2019 at 3:17 pm
By Julie Ann Madden
Iowa area farmers and landowners met with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff to learn about Emergency Watershed Program floodplain easements on Oct. 1 at the Akron Public Library.
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A-W Homecoming 2019
Posted October 11, 2019 at 3:16 pm
The 2019 Akron-Westfield Homecoming Royalty includes (Front Row l-r:) Crown Bearers Ruth Colt and Brody Pick, (Back Row l-r:) McKenna Moats, Hunter Walkingstick, Autumn Bundy, Jack Anderson, First Attendant Melissa Meinen, Queen McKenna
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Akron streets cost taxpayers $336,070 in FY 2019
Posted October 2, 2019 at 8:38 pm
By Julie Ann Madden
At their Sept. 24 meeting, Akron councilors unanimously approved the annual City Street Financial Report, which will be submitted to state officials.
The City Street Financial
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Capital campaign begins for new pool project
Posted October 2, 2019 at 8:37 pm
Area children love spending their summer days at the Akron Swimming Pool and hope their communities will support Akron city officials building a new family aquatic center. From left: Coen Rolfes, Peyton Nicholson, Jax Rolfes, Kasey Nielsen, Natalie
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frustrating
Posted October 2, 2019 at 8:36 pm
By Julie Ann Madden
South Dakota Highway 48 was ready to be reopened on Thursday, Sept. 19 — a day ahead of when South Dakota Department of
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Iowa DNR releases draft floodplain maps
Posted September 26, 2019 at 10:00 pm
Landowners have about 30 days to review and comment on draft floodplain maps showing the flood hazard areas that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has created and released to government officials last week.
If anyone
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Floodplain Easement meeting in Akron
Posted September 26, 2019 at 9:59 pm
In response to flooding in Iowa, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing the availability of $36 million to fund conservation easements on agricultural lands damaged by flooding statewide.
Funds are available through the floodplain
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A-W volleyball takes three from Trinity
Posted October 17, 2019 at 8:01 pm
The Akron-Westfield volleyball team traveled to Trinity Christian to face the Tigers on their home court Oct. 10. A-W dominated on the court winning 3-0. Game scores: 25-13, 25-15, 25-10.
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A-W upended by HMS
Posted October 17, 2019 at 8:01 pm
By Hank Krause
The Akron-Westfield Westerners traveled to Hartley on Friday, Oct. 11 to play Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn.
The HMS Hawks stopped the Westerners
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A-W volleyball falls to Gehlen
Posted October 11, 2019 at 3:19 pm
The Akron-Westfield volleyball team faced Gehlen Catholic at home Oct. 1 losing three: 25-27, 21-25, 16-25. According to Coach Robyn Van Eldik, the girls played hard but not quite hard enough.
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Gehlen Catholic Stops A-W
Posted October 11, 2019 at 3:18 pm
By Hank Krause
The visiting Le Mars Gehlen Catholic Jays put the hurt on Akron-Westfield as they defeated the Westerners, 35-0.
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2019 A-W football cheerleaders
Posted October 11, 2019 at 3:18 pm
Akron-Westfield football cheerleaders are (Front Row l-r:) Hannah Schwartz, Emma Martinac, Sophie Knuth, Sophie Martinac, (Back Row l-r:) Katana Raub, Hannah Everingham, Nola Schierling and Allysa Frye. Their coach is Katie Muir.
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A-W volleyball goes 3-2 at Alta tournament
Posted October 2, 2019 at 8:41 pm
The Akron-Westfield volleyball team participated in the Alta-Aurelia Tournament Sept. 28 coming home with a 3-2 record.
A-W defeated Graettinger-Terril, 2-0, Remsen St. Mary’s, 2-0, and Storm Lake, 2-0, and lost to Alta-Aurelia, 2-1, and MMCRU
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Sorry Folks, make that 0-5!!
Posted October 2, 2019 at 8:40 pm
By Hank Krause
The Hinton Blackhawks were the visitors on September 27 and they rudely treated the Westerners to the tune of 40-0.
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A-W slips to 0-4
Posted September 26, 2019 at 9:58 pm
By Hank Krause
The Akron-Westfield Westerners traveled to Onawa on Friday, September 20 to play the Spartans of West Monona. It wasn’t an enjoyable trip as A-W lost
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A-W volleyball wins West Sioux tournament
Posted September 26, 2019 at 9:58 pm
The Akron-Westfield volleyball team won the West Sioux tournament Sept. 21 in Hawarden bringing their record to 10-3-0. The team defeated Rock Valley 2-1 (21-19, 19-21, 15-11), Westwood 2-0 (21-18, 21-18), Woodbury Central 2-0
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A-W falls to 0-2
Posted September 12, 2019 at 5:00 am
By Hank Krause
The Akron-Westfield Westerners’ record fell to 0-2 following a 14-6 loss to the Lawton-Bronson Eagles at home Sept. 6.
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4-H Fall Frenzy Festival set for Oct. 20
Posted October 17, 2019 at 8:03 pm
Costume & Pumpkin Decorating Contests, a haunted house, games, carnival food, custom T-shirts, a raffle and Dutch Oven cooking presentation.
All of that is part of an autumn afternoon fundraiser to be held from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct.
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Allard welcomes new chiropractic assistant
Posted October 17, 2019 at 8:00 pm
Akron Chiropractic Center has a new chiropractic assistant. Marjorie Cobb, of Hawarden, began working with Dr. Timothy Allard on April 1.
The Kansas City, Mo., native moved to Hawarden
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Greater Hoyt School Class of 1904
Posted October 11, 2019 at 3:19 pm
(Seated l-r:) Leonard Lamoureux, Race Tremaine, Vera Peterson Hagler, Nap Lamoureux, (Second Row l-r:) Joe Waterbury, Edith Stoutenburg, Iona Koch Daglish, Wilma Raver Boden, Eva Stoutenburg, Dalton Bellwood, Olga Anderson Flowers,
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Dear editor
Posted October 11, 2019 at 2:26 pm
Here’s one way you can help Iowa veterans.
Many vets suffer from service-related PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD can cause intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings, including flashbacks and nightmares.
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Protecting Iowa Jobs & Farmers
Posted October 11, 2019 at 2:25 pm
Iowa farmers and rural communities are facing another round of uncertainty this fall. Low commodity prices, trade wars, new small refinery exemption (SRE) waivers, and the potential for an early freeze are threatening to put Iowa farmers out of business and thousands of Iowans
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All Class Meeting
Posted October 2, 2019 at 8:40 pm
Help plan the best All-Class Reunion yet! The 2020 Akron, Akron-Westfield All-Class Reunion Committee is looking for more people to join them in creating a fun-filled weekend for Raider and Westerner alumni!
The committee meets at
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