Akron Restoration
Restoration is under way after historical flooding in Akron. The road past “River Sioux” as well as the road west of Hawarden is open to our South Dakota residents. Many of our Akron b…
The Lifeguards of the Akron Aquatic Center
By Sabrina Escalante The Akron Family Aquatic Center welcomes families and individuals to enjoy a fun-filled summer season at the newly opened facility! This remarkable achievement …
Dietrich family thankful for community in the aftermath of the flooding
The home of Marlene Dietrich was inundated with water on June 22, especially in the basement which is the home of her daughter, Abby and her two children. The picture shows an outdoor…
Major damage to Highway 48
The historic 2024 flooding of the Big Sioux River in Akron broke the record of 25.46’ from 2014 by reaching 27.34’. Flood stage in Akron is 16’. The flooding caused major damage on man…
Blake retires from SNB
On Friday, June 28, Connie Blake celebrated her retirement after 51 years as an employee of Security National Bank with an open house. Attending were customers, fellow banking employee…
WITCC spring 2024 graduates
Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) conferred degrees, diplomas and certificates for Spring 2024 to the following list of WITCC graduates. An asterisk (*) denotes students grad…
Red Cross Flooding Response Update
JULY 2, 2024 — More than 225 American Red Cross disaster workers have been assisting in the response effort to the flooding in Northwest Iowa, providing vital support and comfort to th…
Emily Colt participates in Mission 20 of Midwest Honor Flight
By Sabrina Escalante Akron Hometowner It was in 2008 when Emily made the decision to move to Akron with her daughter, Allison. Her primary motivation was to create a loving and suppo…
Community Foundation looking for grant applications
The Community Foundation of Greater Plymouth is looking for grant applications from the Akron area. More information can be found at this site: https://www.desmoinesfoundation.org/affi…
Akron City Hall receives much needed renovations
By Sabrina Escalante Akron Hometowner In 2021, the city of Akron initiated a comprehensive renovation project for its City Hall due to critical structural issues. The renovation was ne…
Business Spotlight of the Week
Britton Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic By Sabrina Escalante Akron Hometowner Established in October 2000, Britton Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic is on the verge of celebrating its 21st ann…
Akron Blood Drive July 2
An Akron Community Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, July 2, 7:30-10:30 a.m. in the Bloodmobile located behind Security National Bank, 251 Reed St., Akron. Appointments are encouraged …
Heyl Truck Lines celebrates 75 years
Open House June 18 This year, 2024, marks an incredible milestone in Heyl Truck Lines’ history as the company proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary. Since 1949, Heyl has worked to b…
Burst of Beauty
Currently there are beautiful pictures around the area ready to be shared. If you have pictures taken, submit to the Akron Hometowner at akronhometowneria@gmail.com. Please identify th…
Wet month of May
The month of May in Akron was wetter than normal. According to one resident, their monthly thermometer showed 6.2” for the month. The average rainfall in Akron for May is 5”. In Iowa, …
The Akron Family Aquatic Center is open for summer
By: Sabrina Escalante Akron Hometowner The Akron Family Aquatic Center welcomes families and individuals to enjoy a fun-filled summer season at the newly opened facility! This remarkab…