By Kim Fickett

Feeding those who feed us. That has been the motivation behind the Westfield Congregational Church Annual Harvest Supper since it started over 50 years ago.

By Kim Fickett

The Akron Lions Club is working in partnership with District 9NW to help secure funds for the purchase of an imaging system for the NICU at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s in Sioux City.

By Kim Fickett

After more than 40 years of serving its purpose, the Plymouth County Courthouse’s elevator will receive an upgrade.

By Kim Fickett

Akron business has stepped up in a considerable way to help make the dream of an Akron-Westfield wrestling practice facility a reality.

By Kim Fickett

A request by its annual members has been heard and prioritized at Lazy H Campground in Akron.

According to Campground Manager Molly LeCates, numerous requests have been made by annual members for more RV sites.

Candidate Questionnaire

The Akron Hometowner

By: Sabrina Escalante 

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Melissa Appley has always been a creative soul. After she and BLANK wed, they opened their business, Appley's Orchard, in 2020, where Melissa could explore and profit from her artistic inclinations. 

The Akron Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante 

Phase 1 in the Akron Recreational Trail is set to be completed by the end of the week

By Kim Fickett

Akron-Westfield School District has received its report card from the State of Iowa and it has indicated positive and concerning findings.

By Kim Fickett

“Volunteering is the ultimate expression of community spirit.”

This sentiment by Colin Powell is the same sentiment that fuels a new program recently launched by the Akron and Westfield Growth Alliance (AWGA).

By Kim Fickett

The wait is finally over. The renovation of the Day Hab facility at the Life Skills Training Center in Le Mars is officially complete.

By Kim Fickett

Akron Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” the week of Oct. 5-11.

By Kim Fickett

Can you imagine not having shoes?

This is the question the Akron Lions Club wants to put at the forefront of everyone’s mind with their recent collection efforts.