“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss

Danielle: Set this as a pull-out quote

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

By Kim Fickett

The March 10 Akron-Westfield School board meeting was mostly routine with some tendered resignations, policy reviews, and new contract offerings.

By Kim Fickett

The USDA and State of Iowa have granted the Akron-Westfield School District approval to offer free meals to anyone 18-years-old and under this summer. 

By Kim Fickett

“Keep your head down, your feet moving, be polite to everyone, stay humble, and never forget where you come from.” 

By Kim Fickett

After a month of contract negotiations, the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors and County Secondary Roads Department have arrived at an agreement.

By Kim Fickett

A shed at a local farmstead was the sole loss of property in a grass fire that ravaged land west of Akron on Friday, Feb. 28.

By Kim Fickett

After not offering benches for sponsorship for a number of years, the Plymouth County Fair Board voted at its Thursday, Feb. 13 meeting to bring that option back for fairgoers.

By Kim Fickett

Wind gusts around 50 mph on Friday, Feb. 28 reignited a brush pile lit from a few days prior, causing a large grass fire west of Akron.

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

On Feb. 11, Michelle Cowan held an engaging presentation of her memoir, “Better, Not Bitter: A Journey from Heartache to Healing” at the Akron Public Library. The event attracted a diverse audience, eager to hear Cowan’s powerful story.

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

The Akron Public Library staff is dedicated to enriching the community by introducing new events and programs. One of the latest offerings is Crafter's Cove, a creative workshop designed for individuals looking to complete a craft project or find the inspiration to begin one. 

The Akron Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Honeyhill Shelties, Akron is proud to be the home of Summit. Summit is the reserve best in the all-breed show, multiple best in specialty show, and grand champion gold. Summit goes by Oakdale Honeyhill Vantage Point while competing.

Summit is a top American Kennel Club (AKC) Grand Champion.

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante