Group photo of the class, sitting on several rows of bleachers.
News 18 July 2025

Seven stood out at A-W graduation

When the Akron-Westfield (A-W) Class of 2025 graduated in May, not one, not two, but seven valedictorians were recognized.
News 10 July 2025
2025 All School Reunion class photos: 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
The highlight of the Akron-Westfield 2025 All Class Reunion was the chance to catch up with former classmates. Thank you to those who sent in their class photos. The photos we've received for the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s are posted below, and will also be printed throughout our July issues.
News 10 July 2025
Looking back - July 11, 2025
Article highlights from this week in 1905 through 2015, from the files of the Akron Register-Tribune and the Akron Hometowner.
News 10 July 2025
All Class Reunion honored Akron’s oldest graduate
Velma (Ross) Knudsen, who holds the distinction of being the oldest living graduate from Akron, Iowa, proudly served as the parade marshal for the 2025 All Class Reunion Parade. She was born in 1924 and graduated in 1943. Learn more about her life, and her memories of growing up in Akron.
News 10 July 2025
Fair organizers announce entertainment

By Kim Fickett

The Best Five Days of Summer are just around the corner and the Plymouth County Fair Board has announced this year’s grandstand and Pioneer Village entertainment.

News 10 July 2025
Six Akron candidates vie for fair queen
Six of this year’s Plymouth County Fair Queen candidates call Akron home. These young ladies will join 16 other candidates from across the county in their hopes of becoming the reigning 2025 Plymouth County Fair Queen. 
News 10 July 2025
Akron's Morgan Higman to perform at Fleurish Fest

Musical artist and Akron native, Morgan Higman, is set to return to the area to perform at Fleurish Fest July 19-20 in Elk Point, South Dakota.

A 2025 graduate of Akron-Westfield, Higman will be heading to Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, this fall to pursue her dreams of songwriting and performing.

News 7 July 2025
Pick Supply moves into a new storefront

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Pick Supply started with a humble beginning, when Alex and Mallory Pick founded the company in their garage in August 2024. They have recently moved into 750 Industry Ave. in Akron — creating a new partnership and sharing a storefront with Wendt Repair’s auto repair shop.

News 4 July 2025
2025 All School Reunion class photos: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s
The highlight of the Akron-Westfield 2025 All Class Reunion was the chance to catch up with former classmates. Here are the class photos from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.
News 3 July 2025
McFarland named Westfield mayor

By Kim Fickett

The City of Westfield has a new mayor following a special council meeting held on Monday, June 30.

Bill McFarland was officially named mayor following a majority vote by the council.

News 3 July 2025
Mural adds a ‘pop of color’ to community

By Kim Fickett

A postcard-style greeting is welcoming visitors to Akron, thanks to local artist Emily Miller.

News 3 July 2025
Supervisors OK request by Le Mars Fire-Rescue

By Kim Fickett

The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved a request by Le Mars Fire-Rescue to use opioid dollars paid to the county through a national settlement to purchase a state-of-the-art defibrillator for one of its ambulances.

News 1 July 2025
All School Reunion 2025 - Photos
Alumni from Akron, Westfield and Akron-Westfield converged in Akron on Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28, to reconnect. This is the first time the reunion has been held in 10 years, due to the COVID pandemic canceling the event in 2020. All photos by Kim Fickett.
News 1 July 2025
All School Reunion 2025 - Opera House, Military Museum
All photos by Kim Fickett.
News 1 July 2025
All School Reunion 2025 - Color Run
Around 150 people enjoyed the All School Reunion's first-ever Color Run on Saturday, June 28. All photos by Kim Fickett.
News 1 July 2025
All School Reunion 2025 - Parade
Hundreds of people descended upon Akron for the All Class Reunion on June 27-28, 2025. One of the many events enjoyed by attendees was the parade down Reed Street. All photos by Kim Fickett.
News 1 July 2025
All School Reunion 2025 - Car Show
The Car Show was another highlight of the reunion. Many people gathered on Saturday to check out all models of vehicles. (Photos by Kim Fickett)
News 27 June 2025
A-W Wrestling Club announces campaign for new facility

By Kim Fickett

The Akron-Westfield (A-W) Youth Wrestling Club has launched a capital campaign towards the construction of a DK-12 wrestling facility at Akron-Westfield School. 

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