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SNB has a new ag loan representative

Posted May 16, 2013 at 5:00 am

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.

The Akron-Westfield Class of 2008 alumnus just finished earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and Life Sciences with a teacher certification option from Iowa State University last weekend.

Willer and his fiancee, Emily Todd, the daughter of Deb and Stan

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    Area developers’ group wins county dues vote

    by Steve Peterson

    At the Plymouth County supervisors’ meeting May 7, Northwest Iowa Developers Association dues payment won supervisors’ support by a 3-2 vote.

    Chairman Jim Henrich cast the deciding vote in favor of paying the $18,000 dues, based on .75 cents per capita, along with Supervisors Jack Guenthner and Mark Loutsch. Supervisors Craig Anderson and Don Kass dissented.

    Neal Adler of Le Mars Chamber of Commerce made a presentation

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    Supervisors: Sequester impacts local services

    by Steve Peterson

    From Siouxland Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) to local preschools, government services are facing life during a sequester of federal funds, which started when automatic spending cuts took place earlier this year.

    “There is a panic in the streets. SIMPCO has about 20 members and could have 20 more, but even if it gets all of them, it is only $250 per capita fee. They are looking at ways of enticing them to come in. We’re

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    What should Union County do with Spink county shed?

    By Julie Ann Madden

    With Union County officials building a new county shed on their Elk Point lot near Mantex Load King, the county’s Spink Shop property may not be needed by the Highway Department.

    Therefore, commissioners have been discussing whether to sell it or use it for another county purpose.

    Over the past few meeting, the commissioners had discussed options and at their March 19 meeting, the talk was

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    Hyperion releases rest of recorded land options

    By Julie Ann Madden

    Twenty-four purchase options for land where the Hyperion Energy Center was to be built were released on April 29, according to Union County Register of Deeds Jana Foltz.

    “I believe this is all the Union County parcels originally recorded have been released,” said Foltz.

    The release of purchase options were all dated either Nov. 19, 2012 or Dec. 5, 2012 and were for land parcels owned

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    Union County churches fight to keep ‘tax exempt’ status

    By Julie Ann Madden

    Two Union County church properties faced losing their property “tax exempt” status because the people living in their parsonages are not clergy.

    Officials for Nathanael Lutheran Church of Alcester, S.D., and Roseni Lutheran Church of rural Beresford had received notices that Union County Director of Equalization Dawn Steckelberg was planning to recommend revoking their tax exemptions per South Dakota Codified Law 10-4-9, which states church properties should be used exclusively for religious purposes.

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    A-W students give back to community

    By Julie Ann Madden

    On Monday, May 8, Akron-Westfield students learned a lesson in community service.

    High school students were paired with community businesses and entities and spent the day performing community service — whether it was Painting fire hydrants like Kelcie Wakeman, Kristen Foley and Ryleigh Schnell.

    Students voluntarily participated in the school district’s annual

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    Fawn Ave. bridge, K-22 work ongoing

    by Steve Peterson

    Plymouth County Road Engineer Tom Rohe explained projects are ongoing or will begin soon as construction season is underway on area roads.

    As of April 30, Ten Point Construction was working on patching an area from Iowa Highway 3 south on County Road K-22. It had “one day left,” said Rohe, pending weather.

    Bridge work on Fawn Avenue one mile south of Iowa Highway 3, done by

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    It’s beginning to look a lot like home

    On April 23, The Akron Hometowner was shown the great progress that has been made in the last few weeks at the New Care Center Project on the eastern edge of Akron.

    The brick pillars at the main entrance and the bricks along the lower exterior walls are being installed.

    Westfield Council considers raising utility rates

    By Julie Ann Madden

    At their April 16 meeting, a report on the city’s current financial status led to the council deciding to review the city’s utility rates.

    According to Westfield City Clerk Barbette Grimm, the city’s water utility is operating in the red after recent equipment purposes. Plus, the wastewater rates look good now but with upcoming upgrades and maintenance needs, revenues will soon not keep up with expenditures.

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    A-W boys take fourth at Heartland meet

    Posted May 16, 2013 at 5:00 am

    by Steve Peterson

    Akron-Westfield boys’ track and field team prepared for the State Qualifying Meet with solid performances at the Heartland Relays held May 6 at Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn in Marcus.

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    A-W’s nine ready to take the field

    Posted May 16, 2013 at 5:00 am

    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

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    A-W girls track ready for qualifying meet

    Posted May 16, 2013 at 5:00 am

    by Steve Peterson

    On a great night for a track and field meet and the final meet before the girls’ State Qualifying Meet, the Lady Westerners placed sixth at the Heartland Relays hosted by Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn in

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    A-W golf teams in top half of WEC race

    Posted May 9, 2013 at 5:00 am

    by Steve Peterson

    “Both the boys and the girls’ golf teams have a lot of balance. Three boys have been medalist this year and two girls. Both teams are in the top third of the conference

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    Relays, Johnson’s 100 lead A-W girls

    Posted May 9, 2013 at 5:00 am

    by Steve Peterson

    Akron-Westfield Girls Track and Field Team had some solid efforts at the War Eagle Conference meet April 30 as it prepared for the May 9 Girls Track and Field State Qualifying Meet, also

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    Lea Graber wins scholarship

    Posted May 16, 2013 at 5:00 am

    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.

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    Happy 85th Birthday to Vernon Jurgensen!

    Posted May 8, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    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.

    Plymouth County employees recognized

    Posted May 8, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    Recently, the Plymouth County Supervisors honored county employees with more than 15 years of service. From left: Secondary Roads County Engineer Tom Rohe, 30 years; Deputy Attorney Amy Oetken, 15 years; Second Roads Department employees

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    SNB announces staff changes

    Posted April 25, 2013 at 5:00 am

    By Julie Ann Madden

    Security National Bank has a new customer service representative at the teller window and the ag loaning office will soon be vacant.

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