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A-W playing its best volleyball; postseason is next

By Greg BatesContributing writer The Akron-Westfield volleyball team showed last week it is ready for the postseason. The girls won a home…

Westerner runners finally get back on course 

By Greg BatesContributing writer  After having their last three meets cancelled, the Akron-Westfield boys’ and girls’ cross country runners…

A-W volleyball back on track with win

By Greg BatesContributing writer  After suffering three straight losses, the Akron-Westfield volleyball team entered last week on a mission…

No. 1 Woodbury Central takes down A-W

By Greg BatesContributing writer  For the second time in the last three weeks, the Akron-Westfield football team had to take on an…

Busy week for Akron-Westfield runners

By Greg BatesContributing writer The Akron-Westfield runners competed in three meets during a four-day stretch to close out a busy week. All the races should be advantageous when the postseason comes up next week. After traveling to Vermillion Invite on Oct. 5, the Westerners were at…

Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith, 69, of Akron, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Sanford Vermillion Hospital.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 2, 2…
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A-W suffers second-straight shutout loss

By Greg BatesContributing writer  After winning their first three games of the season, the Akron-Westfield football team has hit a tough stretch.  For the second straight week, the Wes…
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Volleyball team goes 1-3 in tough tournament 

By Greg BatesContributing writer  The Akron-Westfield volleyball team faced some really good competition last week but dropped four of its five contests.  The girls fell in a War Eagle…
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Akron Opera House announced 57th season

From big band classics and a murder mystery to children’s theater and a community musical, the Akron Opera House is preparing to fill its historic stage with another season of live ent…
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Akron Opera House announced 57th season

From big band classics and a murder mystery to children’s theater and a community musical, the Akron Opera House is preparing to fill its historic stage with another season of live ent…
3 minute read

Mayor Bohlke attempts to hire city attorney

Although the City of Westfield voted for the removal of Mayor Michael Bohlke, he still attempted to hire a city attorney on Thursday, Oct. 8, without the approval of council members. A…
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A mechanic’s last wish

For Peewee Kincaid, cars have been more than a hobby. They have been a lifelong passion built on determination, skill, and decades spent bringing vehicles back to life. That passion re…
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Busy week for Akron-Westfield runners

By Greg BatesContributing writer The Akron-Westfield runners competed in three meets during a four-day stretch to close out a busy week. All the races should be advantageous when the p…
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Westerner runners finally get back on course 

By Greg BatesContributing writer  After having their last three meets cancelled, the Akron-Westfield boys’ and girls’ cross country runners were able to compete in an invite.  They wen…
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Jim Easton

Jim Easton, 90 of Hawarden, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull, Iowa.Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 2…
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Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith, 69, of Akron, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Sanford Vermillion Hospital.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 2, 2…
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Lynda Deeann Olson

Lynda Deeann Olson, 70, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Akron, Iowa. Funeral Service will be 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden, Iowa, …
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Duane C. Forslund

Duane C. Forslund, age 84, of Alcester, South Dakota died July 16, 2026 in Alcester. Funeral services will be 10:30AM Thursday, July 23rd at Union Creek Lutheran Church, rural Akron, I…
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Jim Easton

Jim Easton, 90 of Hawarden, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull, Iowa.Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 2…
3 minute read

Akron Opera House announced 57th season

From big band classics and a murder mystery to children’s theater and a community musical, the Akron Opera House is preparing to fill its historic stage with another season of live ent…
3 minute read

Mayor Bohlke attempts to hire city attorney

Although the City of Westfield voted for the removal of Mayor Michael Bohlke, he still attempted to hire a city attorney on Thursday, Oct. 8, without the approval of council members. A…
3 minute read

A mechanic’s last wish

For Peewee Kincaid, cars have been more than a hobby. They have been a lifelong passion built on determination, skill, and decades spent bringing vehicles back to life. That passion re…
3 minute read

A-W volleyball back on track with win

By Greg BatesContributing writer  After suffering three straight losses, the Akron-Westfield volleyball team entered last week on a mission to get back on track. The girls did just tha…
2 minute read

No. 1 Woodbury Central takes down A-W

By Greg BatesContributing writer  For the second time in the last three weeks, the Akron-Westfield football team had to take on an undefeated opponent. This time it was Woodbury Centra…
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A-W FFA fruit sale returns for another year

The Akron-Westfield FFA is once again bringing its annual fruit sale to the community, giving local residents an opportunity to stock up on holiday goodies while supporting the chapter…
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Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith, 69, of Akron, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Sanford Vermillion Hospital.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 2, 2…
3 minute read

A-W suffers second-straight shutout loss

By Greg BatesContributing writer  After winning their first three games of the season, the Akron-Westfield football team has hit a tough stretch.  For the second straight week, the Wes…
2 minute read

Volleyball team goes 1-3 in tough tournament 

By Greg BatesContributing writer  The Akron-Westfield volleyball team faced some really good competition last week but dropped four of its five contests.  The girls fell in a War Eagle…
4 minute read

Small finishes 14th in his first meet

By Greg Bates Contributing writer    After missing the first two meets of the season, Archer Small tried to pick up where he left off last year.   The Akron-Westfield junior — coming o…
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 A-W falls to West Sioux

By Greg Bates Contributing writer    In a battle of ranked and unbeaten football teams, it was West Sioux that flexed its muscle.    Akron-Westfield was held to under 100 yards of tota…
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A-W goes 1-2 in West Sioux Tournament

By Greg Bates Contributing writer    The Akron-Westfield volleyball team competed in its first tournament of the year last weekend and went 1-2.    The Westerners traveled to West Siou…
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Akron adds drop-off for rechargeable batteries

By Sabrina Escalante    Akron residents now have a local option for properly and safely disposing of rechargeable and lithium-ion batteries.    A new battery collection bin is availabl…
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