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Akron-Westfield’s Devoted Postal Staff 





By: Sabrina Escalante 

The Akron Post Office encountered many issues derived from the recent flooding. Between the 20th and the 22nd of June, the region experienced heavy downpours, leading to widespread flooding across Lyon, Sioux, O’Brien, Clay, and Plymouth counties.

Akron-Westfield Student Enlist with 185th Air Refueling Wing 


 

By: Sabrina Escalante 

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 businesses are still a work in progress.

Dollar General

The Lifeguards of the Akron Aquatic Center


 

By Sabrina Escalante 

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 shed removed from the cement on which it was located. 

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 many roads in the area including Highway 48 in South Dakota. The smaller bridge west of the main bridge over the Big Sioux River sustained major damage from the flooding. It is not known how long the road will be closed.

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 employees, relatives, and friends all wishing Connie well on her retirement journey. Now it is time for relaxation! Congratulations, Connie! Photo by Sharon Frerichs

 

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 graduating with honors. 

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 those forced from their homes.
 
The Red Cross is currently managing or supporting five shelters in Northwest Iowa:
• Clay County Regional Event Center, 800 West 18th Street, Spencer, IA 51301
• Faith Reformed Church, 1305 7th Street, Rock Valley, IA 51247

Emily Colt participates in Mission 20 of Midwest Honor Flight

By Sabrina Escalante

Akron Hometowner

 

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/affiliates/plymouth-county

Akron City Hall receives much needed renovations

By Sabrina Escalante

Akron Hometowner

​​​​​​​Business Spotlight of the Week

Britton Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic

By Sabrina Escalante

Akron Hometowner

 

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 by texting LIFESERVE to 999-777, calling 800-287-4903, or on the website lifeservebloodcenter.org.

​​​​​​​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. 

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 the type of plant and state your name or just your residence location if you so prefer.  We would like to make this a weekly feature and welcome any assistance in this endeavor.

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