By Kim Fickett

The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved compensation for its precinct election officials through 2030 at its Tuesday, April 29 meeting.

Each year at the Memorial Day program, the Albert E. Hoschler American Legion Post 186
dedicates flags from late veterans into the Post’s Avenue of Flags.
While families still own the dedicated flags, they are stored at the American Legion flag building
and are posted in Riverside Cemetery on each Memorial Day, weather permitting.
As of this year, there are 517 veterans represented in the Avenue of Flags, and that number
grows each year.

By Kim Fickett

Giving back to one’s community is not done for the accolades, it’s done to make the community a better place to live and grow. 

This is the truth of Corey and Nicolle DeRocher of Akron.

By Kim Fickett

After a several year hiatus, the Akron Fire-Rescue water fights will make their return on Saturday, May 17, at 200 Reed Street, Akron.

By Kim Fickett

Spring has sprung and it’s the perfect time to freshen up and declutter your home and yard. 

The City of Akron will hold its annual Spring Clean Up days on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3.

By Kim Fickett

The proposed property tax levy in Akron was uncontested at the Tuesday, April 15 public hearing.

“We didn’t have anybody present to ask any questions,” said Akron City Clerk Melea Nielsen.

By Kim Fickett

The 2025 Akron-Westfield prom is gearing up to be the Bee’s Knees on Saturday, May 3.

By Kim Fickett

The April 14 Akron-Westfield school board meeting brought a full agenda.

The 2025-2026 certified budget was brought before the board for their approval. 

By Kim Fickett

Akron-Westfield students Saelah Boie, Gianna Greenleaf, Lux Larson, and Cass Moffatt traveled to the Iowa State Capitol on March 31 with Patty Anderson and Jacquilyn Boie to tour the State Capitol and meet with legislators. 

The students are four of the 37 National History Day participants who have qualified for the state competition to be held April 28 in Ames. 

By Kim Fickett

The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing amending its fiscal year 2024-2025 budget on Tuesday, April 8.

By Kim Fickett

The individual who died as the result of a single-vehicle accident on Thursday, April 10, has been identified.

The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 43-year-old Wesley Webb of Sioux City.

By Kim Fickett

Break out your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie in support of Akron Fire-Rescue.

That’s right, the department will once again hold its annual firemen’s dance at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 26, at the Akron Golf Course. 

By Kim Fickett

The Akron Community Foundation (ACF), an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation, awarded over $73,000 in grants to local nonprofits on Tuesday, April 8.

By Kim Fickett

By now everyone has heard of Real ID. But exactly what is it and how will it impact you?

By Kim Fickett

Are you interested in helping to pave the way to the future of the Akron Trail? 

If so, the Akron Park Board Trail Committee is excited to announce new fundraising opportunities as part of an upcoming trail fundraiser.