The Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante

The Akron-Westfield Community School District Board of Education approved several items during its recent meeting, including a substitute bus driver contract for the upcoming school year and continued work on district policies.

The Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Akron-Westfield students walk into the cafeteria, they see a breakfast or lunch waiting for them. What they do not see is the planning, preparation and teamwork that happens behind the scenes to make sure hundreds of meals are ready to serve daily.

The Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

As students prepare to return to the halls of Akron-Westfield Community School District, Superintendent Derek Briggs and staff have been busy preparing the school and its facilities for another year of learning, activities and new experiences.

The Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

Akron’s Jerry Petersen added another impressive collection of honors to his longtime record at the Plymouth County Fair this year, earning blue ribbons for his roses while also taking top honors with flowers and photography.

The Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante

For members of Akron-Westfield’s Johnson Juniors 4-H club, the Plymouth County Fair was more than a week of competition. It was the culmination of months of preparation, learning new skills, working with animals and spending time with family and friends.

The Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

The Akron Area Museum welcomed a packed room Sunday, Aug. 9, as more than 50 people gathered for a presentation exploring the history of the infamous James-Younger Gang and its 1876 bank robbery in Northfield, Minnesota.

The Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

The Plymouth County Fair provided plenty of opportunities for local youth to showcase the skills, projects and animals they had worked on throughout the year, with Akron-Westfield FFA members earning several top honors.

The Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

Akron-Westfield wrestler Autumn Hoffman is continuing to make her mark on the wrestling mat after competing in the AAU Junior Olympic Games and earning an opportunity to join an international team headed to Brazil later this year.

The Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante

The 2026 Plymouth County Fair proved to be one of the largest and busiest in recent years, with an estimated 139,150 people attending over the five-day event.

Akron residents will soon notice a small addition to their garbage/recycling bins aimed at solving a common problem on collection days.
City crews are scheduled to begin installing new garbage bin latches early Thursday morning. The latches, which attach to the front of the can and secure the lid, are designed to help keep lids from blowing open during windy conditions, reducing the chance of trash being scattered.

With the start of the 2026-27 school year approaching, the Akron-Westfield Community School District is looking to expand its team, posting a wide range of employment opportunities for educators, support staff, coaches and other personnel.

The Akron City Council has approved Ordinance No. 061626-1, creating a new chapter in the City's Code of Ordinances that establishes rules for the operation of scooters, electric bicycles, and other personal transportation vehicles within city limits.

By Sabrina Escalante

With the start of a new school year just around the corner, members of the Akron-Westfield High School band will soon gather to begin preparing for another season of performances on the football field, in the stands and at community events.

The Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

For many Akron-Westfield families, Vacation Bible School at Immanuel Lutheran Church is more than a week of songs, crafts and Bible stories. It is a tradition that has connected generations of children through faith for more than 70 years.

Morgan and The Sticks: Morgan Higman (vocalist), Aidan Bowser (electric guitar), Jake Prouty (acoustic guitar), and Ben Eurich (drums/keys) performed at Fluerish Fest on Sunday, July 25 from 12:00- 2:00 p.m., rather than later in the evening due to the predicated heat. Christy Heckathorn, owner and founder of Fleurish Farm said the event was a success and welcomed a little over a thousand vistors. Photo courtesy of Morgan Higman.