By Kim Fickett

The Westfield city council officially accepted Jenny Hartman-Mendoza’s resignation for mayor at its Monday, May 19 meeting. 

Hartman-Mendoza’s official last day was May 16.

By Kim Fickett

Calling all vendors! Organizers of the Great Akron Scarecrow Festival are actively looking to fill the vendor openings for this year’s fall festival.

By Kim Fickett

Fundraising will soon begin for a new youth wrestling facility in Akron, following a presentation by John Sievert and John Henrich to the Akron-Westfield School Board on Monday, May 12.

By Kim Fickett

Plans are in the works for an equestrian campground on the north side of the Hillview Recreation Area, 25601 County Road C-60, Plymouth County.

By Kim Fickett

Six Plymouth County employees were honored for their years of service at the Tuesday, May 13 Board of Supervisors meeting.

By Kim Fickett

The May 6 meeting of the Akron Lions Club came with a special recognition. Gina West was named the 2025 Lion of the Year by her fellow members.

By Kim Fickett

Ten new flags will be added to Akron’s Avenue of Flags during the Memorial Day program on Monday, May 26.

By Kim Fickett

Former Plymouth County Deputy Aaron Leusink has filed a lawsuit against his former attorney and the law firm where he works.

By Kim Fickett

Only a few sponsorship benches remain available at the Plymouth County Fairgrounds, according to Fair Board Chairman John Ahlers.

By Kim Fickett

With the City of Akron receiving several complaints of violations to its golf cart and bicycle ordinances, the city staff wanted to offer some friendly reminders.

By Kim Fickett

Travelers passing through Akron will be greeted with some new welcome signs thanks to an ISU (Iowa State University) Extension grant and the hard work of the Akron-Westfield Middle School Talented and Gifted (TAG) students.

By Kim Fickett

Akron-Westfield will celebrate the commencement of 56 graduates on Sunday, May 18.

By Kim Fickett

An Akron-Westfield alum was recently honored as the 2025 South Dakota Small Business of the Year.

By Kim Fickett

Four National History Day projects from Akron-Westfield were selected to advance to the Nationals Competition June 8-12 in College Park, Maryland.

By Kim Fickett

After two decades of service on Akron Fire-Rescue, Mark Oltmanns has stepped down.