Akron Care Center Administrator resigns 

By Karl Jones

During their September 19 board meeting, the Akron Care Center Board received the resignation of current administrator Patricia Raasch. The resignation goes into effect on September 29 and was accepted unanimously.

Double feature fall fun will be coming to the Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars this Saturday, Sept. 30, when a Le Mars author and veterinarians of Plymouth County are in the spotlight at the Museum’s Study Hall.

By Karl Jones

On September 12, the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved the 2023 Homestead & Military Tax Credit and Veteran Exemption Applications.

After approving the minutes and agenda, Resolution #091223-1 for the removal of the special assessment of $50 on parcel #23-24-100-009 for Keith Havener was approved.

The 2023 Homestead & Military Tax credit and Veteran exemption applications were approved.

By Jennifer Wendel

Teenagers from Akron’s First Baptist Church attended a Youth Rally hosted by Bible Baptist Church in Brookings, South Dakota. The event, held over the weekend, offered a day of faith, fellowship and enjoyment.

Peoples Bank has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by Iowa Top Workplaces.

By Karl Jones

On September 19, the Akron City Council discussed potential updates to the city’s fireworks ordinance.

The discussion was sparked by yearly concerns that have been raised regarding the ability to set off fireworks in town during certain times of the year. The concerns cited pets and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder as a reason as to why the window for citizens to set off their own fireworks in town to be shortened.

Fundraising campaign underway for building

Akron-Westfield School gets ready to install a new track

By Karl Jones

At their last meeting, the construction of a new track and football stadium was approved by the Akron-Westfield School Board. This will be the first time the school has had an official track, and the sporting facility has been needed for a long time.

By Jennifer Wendel

The 23rd annual Great Akron Scarecrow Festival, hosted by the GWC Friendship & Service Club, was held Sept. 16 in the Akron City Park. It was a beautiful day for a festival and a large crowd attended the event. This booth, built by Harold Higman, Jr., greeted visitors in the Akron City Park at the festival.

Police have suspects in spray paint crimes

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher

Police are investigating and believe juveniles are responsible for recent vandalism in Akron.

The 23rd annual Great Akron Scarecrow Festival, hosted by the GWC Friendship & Service Club, was held Sept. 16 in the Akron City Park. It was a beautiful day for a festival and a large crowd attended the event.

By Jennifer Wendel

By Dodie Hook

At the 23rd annual Great Akron Scarecrow Festival, Sue Higman was honored for her many years of service to the Scarecrow Festival and the Friendship & Service Club. The festival was held Sept. 16 in the Akron City Park hosted by the GFWC Friendship and Service Club.

Security National Bank again sponsored the “Small Town Throwdown,” aka The Westfield Tractor Pull, held Saturday Sept. 2 in Westfield. Pictured ahead of time is SNB Assistant Branch Manager Lori Rabey (l) giving Tractor Pull Coordinator Kyle Hoffman a $500 check to go towards event T-shirts. Also pictured is SNB Customer Service Rep/Loan Clerk Melinda Dion. It was another great year!

New Horizons donates to American Legion

Community festival will wow crowds in its 23rd year, with plenty to see and do

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher & Owner

A highly anticipated fall festival is in the works and a local women’s club is busy making preparations for the fun. The Great Akron Scarecrow Festival is a yearly tradition for families in and around the Akron community.