Council votes to increase electric rates
By Kim Fickett Residents and businesses in Akron will see an increase to their electric bill beginning in February. It was during the Jan. 20 Akron Council meeting, when the city counc…
Bob’s Drive Inn to reopen with a new look
By Kim Fickett When Bob’s Drive Inn in Le Mars reopens at the end of February, customers will be welcomed by a new entrance. Owner Nate Kass said a 6x6-foot front entrance is being add…
Beeck provides 2025 conservation recap
By Kim Fickett It was in January when Plymouth County Conservation Director Nick Beeck went before the Board of Supervisors to give his annual report. One of the first items Beeck add…
Akron Galentines
By Sabrina Escalante Ladies of Akron mark your calendar for a day full of fun by participating in Akron’s Galentine’s Day for Saturday, Feb. 7. The event is being orchestrated and intr…
Rising from the blaze: Constitution to reopen with an expansion
By Kim Fickett The rebirth of the Constitution Bar & Grill in Akron is in its beginning stages, according to manager Katie Schuch. The remodel of the local bar that was devastated by a…
Recorder, treasurer give quarterly updates
By Kim Fickett County Recorder Jolynn Goodchild and County Treasurer Shelly Sitzmann came before the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Jan. 13, to present their quarterl…
Reading program incorporates gameboard-style fun
By Kim Fickett A winter reading program that launched right around the holidays at the Akron Public Library is well underway and has garnered plenty of community involvement. “Reading …
Mayor, council settle in at Westfield
By Kim Fickett The new mayor of Westfield, joined by the recently appointed council members, were sworn in at the city’s Jan. 19 meeting. Mayor Michael Bohlke, along with council membe…
A-W advances five teams to state speech
By Kim Fickett After months of preparation, Akron-Westfield students took to the stage on Saturday, Jan. 24, to showcase their talents at the District Speech competition in Storm Lake.…
ACC Board OK’s purchase of new call system
By Kim Fickett Newly elected Akron Care Center Board members were officially sworn into their new position during the board’s Wednesday, Jan. 21 meeting. Madison Tapper and Holly Wiele…
Le Mars Chamber honors key leaders at annual banquet
By Kim Fickett Members of the Le Mars community gathered on Thursday, Jan. 22, to celebrate “Ignite the Future”, The Le Mars Area Chamber Commerce’s annual dinner. The annual event ref…
Young minds with big potential : Akron-Westfield career exploration
Akron Hometowner By Sabrina Escalante The options for careers are endless for the young adults of Akron-Westfield Community School District. But how do young students go about explor…
New Horizons United Church of Christ celebrates 20 years of service: Here is to 20 more
Akron Hometowner By Sabrina Escalante New Horizons United Church of Christ (UCC), located at 350 Reed Street, celebrated their 20th anniversary on Jan. 18 after their Celebration of …
Traffic stop leads to arrest of man in child endangerment, animal neglect case
By Kim Fickett A Plymouth County man has been arrested following a traffic stop on warrants of child endangerment and animal neglect in connection with a September 2025 incident that r…
Giving back to the community who shaped her: Krohn steps into role as chamber director
By Kim Fickett The new year also brought a new executive director for the Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce. Erica Krohn, who began her duties on Monday, Jan. 5, will provide strategic …
TeBrink: Marshals revenue takes a hit
By Kim Fickett Plymouth County Sheriff Jeff TeBrink was present at the Tuesday, Jan. 13 Plymouth County Board of Supervisors meeting with his quarterly report. TeBrink began his report…