A-W students take their classroom to the field
The Akron Hometowner By Sabrina Escalante The Akron-Westfield fourth-grade students attended the Field to Table Classroom, hosted by Valley Ag Supply. The Field to Table Classroom wa…
AFR battles Monday morning blaze
By Kim Fickett An early morning fire at The Constitution tavern, 201 Reed St., on Monday, Sept. 22, will leave the establishment closed indefinitely. According to Dan Rolfes with Akro…
A lasting legacy
By Kim Fickett A sizeable donation to two Akron-Westfield School District organizations was announced on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The Ken Frerichs Memorial gifted the FFA program and The Akro…
FVH makes OB services a priority
By Kim Fickett While many rural hospitals have had to face the decision to cut services, such as OB, Floyd Valley Healthcare CEO Dustin Wright said, they made maintaining and enhancing…
Inaugural survey boasts great feedback for county fair
By Kim Fickett The results of the first-ever Plymouth County Fair survey taken over the course of the “Best 5 Days of Summer” are in. Fair Board Member Alise Allan presented the findin…
Von Hagel steps down after eight years
By Kim Fickett After eight years as an Akron-Westfield school board member, Pam Von Hagel will be stepping away from the boardroom. “I have spent 45 years - as a teacher, ISEA member, …
EPJ may halt tuition agreement with A-W
By Kim Fickett A letter from the Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) School District Superintendent concerning ceasing its Greater Hoyt Capital Outlay Agreement was at the top of the discussion …
County libraries receive FY ‘25-’26 funding
By Kim Fickett Library funding allocations throughout Plymouth County were approved at the Sept. 9 Board of Supervisors meeting. Auditor Stacey Feldman said it was at budget time when …
‘It takes a village’
Seven ladies at core of ‘village’ since festival’s inception The Akron Hometowner By: Sabrina Escalante Since its inception, a core group of seven women have been behind the scene…
Eden Valley Apple Orchard & Aronia Farm open for the season
The Akron Hometowner By: Sabrina Escalante Among the endless fields of corn and beans lies an apple orchard in the Siouxland region. The Eden Valley Apple Orchard & Aronia Farm, 309…
Real Estate, Mobile Home taxes are due
Plymouth County Treasurer Shelly Sitzmann reminds property owners that property taxes are due in September. The first half of Real Estate, Mobile Home and Special Assessment taxes can…
Ranking places A-W amongst ‘The Best’
By Kim Fickett A school ranking system by a national publication is looked at cautiously by Akron-Westfield administration. A recent release of the 2025 U.S. News & World Report of Bes…
Phonothon shatters goal, sets new record
By Kim Fickett The phone rang and Plymouth County residents answered the call in a big way. The 45th annual Knights of Columbus Phonothon, held in Le Mars, Akron, and Remsen on Wednesd…
Akron announces Fall Clean Up Days
By Kim Fickett With fall arriving on Sept. 22, it’s the perfect time to freshen up and declutter your home and yard. The City of Akron will hold its annual Fall Clean Up days on Frida…
Music Boosters help bolster A-W fine arts
By Kim Fickett There is no doubt that music helps round out the educational experience, and at Akron-Westfield, the Music Boosters have been an integral part of ensuring that’s the cas…
Back to School Reading Program
The Akron Hometowner By Sabrina Escalante The Akron Public Library team is brainstorming ways to keep children active in the library and increase their reading drive by introducing t…