By Julie Ann Madden
Editor’s Note: Coyle is currently the Akron Fire Chief. He is a former Akron police officer and was a part-time Plymouth County sheriff’s deputy from 2003 until November 2012 when he resigned.
After plea bargaining was completed and a guilty plea accepted, a judge ordered an Akron man to deliver all his firearms, ammunition and offensive weapons to the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office and to successfully complete the Batterer’s Education Course.
Shane Coyle, 39, of 411 N. Eighth St., was sentenced on two counts: aggravated misdemeanor Reckless Use of a Firearm and simple misdemeanor Domestic Abuse Assault.
Per the plea bargain, the domestic abuse assault charge was amended
By Julie Ann Madden
Westfield councilors hired a new city clerk at their May 14 meeting.
Councilor Tami Hummel made the motion to hire Angela Olson of Akron to fill the part-time city clerk vacancy. Councilor Gerald Bohr seconded it, and the vote was unanimous, 4-0 with Councilor Jim Ulatowski absent.
Angela is a native of Bourbonnais, Ill. She graduated from Coronado High School in El Paso, Texas, in 1987
By Julie Ann Madden
A driver “appeared to be dead” as his van collided with a semi tractor-trailer about 12:10 p.m., May 14 on Iowa Highway 12, south of Westfield.
This was the second vehicle the van struck before it came to a stop.
According to Plymouth County sheriff’s reports, Samuel Orozco, 24, of Sioux City, was northbound in his 1993 Chevrolet van on Iowa Highway 12, just south of
By Julie Ann Madden
At their May 14 meeting, Westfield councilors accepted the resignation of Councilor Jim Ulatowski.
Any Westfield resident interested in serving on the Westfield Council is asked to contact City Hall at 568-2631.
According to Iowa Code, the council has 40 days to make an appointment from the date of the vacancy.
The council must publish notice of its
In 1962 President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation establishing May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. The week that includes this day is designated as Police Week.
“This week we at the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office honor all law enforcement officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice to their communities,” stated a press release.
Sioux County Sheriff Dan Altena recognizes Sioux County’s 13 full-time deputy sheriffs and six reserve deputies who work around the clock, 365
by Steve Peterson
Plymouth County Supervisors conducted a public hearing on debt issuance at their May 14 regular meeting.
The not-to-exceed $2.35 million loan agreement will pay for road work on County Roads 38 and K-42 and Fifth Street in Merrill.
A formal authorization of the loan agreement will be considered at the June 18 meeting of supervisors.
The supervisors have chosen
By Julie Ann Madden
At least six vehicles were stolen from Akron residences Saturday evening.
According to Akron Police Chief Kimm Nielsen, all vehicles’ keys had been left in the vehicles. However no apparent damage was done to any vehicle except for a 4×4 pickup which became stuck on a terrace, just south of the Akron Fire Station.
Here is a summary of the police calls for that morning:
By Julie Ann Madden
When she moved to Akron two years ago, it was her family’s 30th move since returning to the United States from her birthplace, Kareeduow, South Africa, when she was four years old.
In high school alone, Robyn Peinke has attended seven schools: three each her freshman and sophomore years. But since Sept. 1 of her junior year, she has been an Akron-Westfield Lady Westerner.
By Julie Ann Madden
Even though he’s a new face at Security National Bank in Akron, he is a lifelong Akron resident.
Austin Willer is the bank’s new ag loan representative. He replaces Anthony Behrens who recently resigned.
He is the son of Janet and Grayling Willer of rural Akron, and he has one sibling, Chet.
By Julie Ann Madden
Four years ago this Class of 2013 freshman realized she’d blown her chances of being valedictorian.
“I barely got a B+ in one of my science classes,” said Class of 2013 Salutatorian Katlyn Mace. “I didn’t try to get the ‘B’ but my dad thought I did but I didn’t.”
“I’m not great in science,” she said. “It definitely made
by Steve Peterson
“It’s time to play some baseball,” said Akron-Westfield Baseball Coach Gordy Johnson, following the final practice of the preseason.
The Westerners’ main strength this summer
By Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield girls’ softball team has been working hard since May 7 with practices in preparation for the 2013 season.
The regular season opened with a
By Julie Ann Madden
Akron-Westfield had a fifth-place score of 337 at the Class 1A District Golf Meet at Spencer on May 16 and did not make the top two teams which advance to the State
Akron-Westfield seventh grader Courtney Waterbury (pictured at right with her ribbon), placed first in the softball throw and fifth in the 200-Meter Dash at the Hershey’s Track Meet May 19 at Howard Wood Field in Sioux
By Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield had one girl advance to the Class 1A regional second round play May 20 at Brookside Golf Course in Kingsley.
by Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield senior Garrett Wall completed his high school career with an eighth place finish in the Class 1A 3,200-Meter Run at the Iowa Boys’ State Track and Field Meet.
by Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield boys golf team earned the third and final spot to advance from the Hinton Class 1A Sectional on May 10 at Deer Run Golf Course in Hinton.
by Steve Peterson
Kayla Tindall and Dana Hedlund earned All-War Eagle Conference honors for the Akron-Westfield girls’ golf team, which finished fourth at the WEC Girls Golf Meet, May 7 at Willow Creek Golf Course in
by Steve Peterson
Two Akron-Westfield boy golfers were named to the All-War Eagle Conference golf teams.
Taylor James was named to the First Team and Cory Eskra was
Akron-Westfield boys baseball squad will open the 2013 season with a home clash with Kingsley-Pierson on May 20. Games begin at 6:00 p.m.
Other early season games for Coach Gordy Johnson’s team are May 21
AgriGold is proud to introduce Anthony Miller of Akron as a sales intern. Anthony will be sharing the AgriGold story, placing field signs and working closely with his local Corn Specialist, as a part of the 2013 Sales Internship Program. Anthony is a
By Julie Ann Madden
Some dreams don’t become reality.
“It was our baby pet project,” said owner
By Julie Ann Madden
After her first year of teaching, Jaynette Huff of Conway, Ark., found she was “bored to tears” with her free summer time.
On Sunday, May 26, Jim and Beverly Renken will celebrate 40 years of marriage.
Jim Renken and Beverly Friske were married at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron on May 26,
Orin and Connie Blake will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary
Lea Graber of Freeman, SD, a senior at Freeman Academy, has been awarded one of approximately 625 National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarships for 2013-2014.
Amanda (Larson) Beguhl, Class of 1998 Akron-Westfield graduate, has received a Master of Science in Nursing Degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb., through the
The Albert E. Hoschler American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 186 has named the 2013 Girls State recipient. It is Akron-Westfield junior Maggi Liebetrau.
She is the
By Julie Ann Madden
The Akron-Westfield High School and school library will be a little different come fall.
Two longtime English/Spanish high school teachers and a Special Education
Vernon Jurgensen, a lifelong Akron resident, celebrated his 85th Birthday on May 5. Cake was served after worship on Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church followed by a family potluck dinner.
By Julie Ann Madden
At their March 26 meeting, Plymouth County Supervisors sought legal counsel on
By Julie Ann Madden
At their March 19 meeting, Union County Treasurer Myron Hertel informed the
By Julie Ann Madden
Soon, the computer networking woes employees at the Union County Courthouse deal
By Julie Ann Madden
County Road C-38 is now closed east of its intersection with County
By Julie Ann Madden
After going into executive session for five legal issues with States Attorney
