REMINDER: There will be no Akron Hometowner 

Dec. 29. The next issue will be Jan. 5, 2024.

The Helping Hearts Club gathered at the home of Deb McPherson Dec. 11 for their annual Christmas party. A gift grab bag exchange containing either a Christmas ornament or Christmas decoration was held along with items donated by club members for a member who is in the nursing home. Pictured are, Front row (l-r:) Connie Tentinger, Donna Kelley, Patti Ericson, Middle row, Diana Kenny, Mary Swain, Linda Gjesdahl.

Immanuel Lutheran Church’s noisy offering now has a total of $746.38 for Operation Christmas Child to pay shipping for their Christmas shoebox gifts. Sixty-eight boxes were delivered to the collection point on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

Immanuel Lutheran Church’s 3rd and Main Youth Group purchased and wrapped Christmas gifts for the family they adopted through Mid-Sioux Opportunity.

By Sharon Frerichs

By Dodie Hook

By Sharon Frerichs

Many decades ago Immanuel Lutheran Church used to share its Scandinavian heritage by hosting a Lutefisk supper the first Sunday in Advent. However, that has changed but some new traditions have taken its place.

Lunchtime Solutions is pleased to announce the promotion of Tammy Coyle of Akron to Executive Vice President and Officer. In her role as Executive Vice President, Coyle will have direct responsibility for the operational and financial performance of all company operations, including customer success.

The Westfield City council announced the winners of the Westfield Lighting Contest at their Dec. 18 meeting.

First place and winning $100 towards the electric bill is Jaime Adams, 134 Brule St.

By Jennifer Wendel

Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron is amplifying its commitment to the community with two significant initiatives aimed at supporting our residents and fostering spiritual growth among the youth.

By Dodie Hook

The Akron Opera House was the place to be Dec. 8 and 9 to hear the wonderful music of the Triumphant Sound Quartet. The event was sponsored by Akron FBC making the concert free to those attending. However, there was a freewill basket for donations which all went to the Akron Opera House restoration project.

Winners announced in Chamber’s Holiday Lighting Contest

As you drive around Akron, be sure to take notice of all the beautiful holiday displays and especially look for the winners in the recent Akron Area Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Lighting Contest.