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With the start of the 2026-27 school year approaching, the Akron-Westfield Community School District is looking to expand its team, posting a wide range of employment opportunities for…

The Akron City Council has approved Ordinance No. 061626-1, creating a new chapter in the City's Code of Ordinances that establishes rules for the operation of scooters, electric bicyc…

By Sabrina Escalante With the start of a new school year just around the corner, members of the Akron-Westfield High School band will soon gather to begin preparing for another season …

The Hometowner  By Sabrina Escalante For many Akron-Westfield families, Vacation Bible School at Immanuel Lutheran Church is more than a week of songs, crafts and Bible stories. It is …

Morgan and The Sticks: Morgan Higman (vocalist), Aidan Bowser (electric guitar), Jake Prouty (acoustic guitar), and Ben Eurich (drums/keys) performed at Fluerish Fest on Sunday, July 2…

The Hometowner  By Sabrina Escalante Westfield officials are hoping the recent hiring of a new city maintenance employee will help strengthen the city's public works operations as resi…

The Hometowner  By Sabrina Escalante  An Akron Lions Club member recently had the opportunity to represent northwest Iowa on the world stage after attending the 2026 Lions Clubs Intern…

The Hometowner  By Sabrina Escalante  What if one of the most famous outlaw chases in American history passed through your own backyard? Residents and history lovers will have the oppo…

By Sabrina Escalante   The Akron City Council addressed several projects aimed at supporting future growth and improving public safety during its recent meeting, with members approving…

By Sabrina Escalante The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors tackled a wide range of topics during its recent meeting, including rural land subdivisions, emergency communications, cou…

The Hometowner By Sabrina Escalante For generations, the Plymouth County Fair has been more than just a summer event. The fair has been a place where traditions are passed from one gen…

By Sabrina Escalante With August around the corner, Akron residents are preparing for one of summer’s most anticipated events and traditions in northwest Iowa, the Plymouth County Fair…

The Hometowner  By Sabrina Escalante The Akron-Westfield Board of Education approved several annual items and personnel contracts during its regular meeting July 13, preparing for the …

LE MARS — Police canine teams from across the region will put their training and teamwork to the test later this month as the Le Mars Police Department and Plymouth County Sheriff’s Of…

Deputy Ayden Hoag was sworn in as the newest member of the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office. The department congratulated Hoag and thanked the deputy for serving the citizens of Plymou…

On Wednesday, July 15, 15-year-old Ben St. Pierre hit a hole in one on hole No. 6 using his pitching wedge. Witnesses were Conner and Cael Morrow. Kara Vander Hamm from Peoples Bank aw…