Winners announced in Westfield Lighting Contest
The Westfield City council announced the winners of the Westfield Lighting Contest at their Dec. 18 meeting. First place and winning $100 towards the electric bill is Jaime Adams, 134 …
Trinity Lutheran Fosters Community Support with Dual Initiatives
By Jennifer Wendel Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron is amplifying its commitment to the community with two significant initiatives aimed at supporting our residents and fostering spiri…
AWEEF donor board is up
By Dodie Hook The Akron-Westfield Educational Excellence Foundation (AWEEF) held its annual supper fund-raiser Dec. 1 prior to the home basketball game against Remsen St. Mary’s. Follo…
AOH hosts Christmas with Triumphant Sound Quartet
The Akron Opera House was the place to be Dec. 8 and 9 to hear the wonderful music of the Triumphant Sound Quartet. The event was sponsored by Akron FBC making the concert free to thos…
Beautiful light displays abound in Akron
Winners announced in Chamber’s Holiday Lighting Contest As you drive around Akron, be sure to take notice of all the beautiful holiday displays and especially look for the winners in…
Museum Moments
The museum recently acquired a book titled History of Plymouth County with a copyright of 1917. One article by C.M. Hilliker of Akron tells of his arrival from Eastern Iowa …
Looking Back
120 years – Dec. 10, 1903 Several more small installments of snow the past week have made fair sleighing and gives us some pleasant winter weather. Dr. Cilley is adding to the attracti…
Great Books at the Akron Library
COMING OF AGE IN MISSISSIPPI By Anne Moody This is a book that was written in 1968 but is well worth reading today. Unfortunately it only points out how little we have advanced in te…
Holiday Receipt Rebate winners
Congratulations to the winners of the first round of Akron Area Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Receipt Rebate Drawing. A total of $500 Chamber Bucks were awarded. Winners were drawn Dec…
Beth Finzen celebrates 98 years
Elizabeth (Beth) Finzen will be turning 98 years old Dec. 23. She was born on December 23, 1925. Now, she lives at the Akron Care Center in Akron. Her children are: Suzanne Lundgren, …
Elementary Holiday Concert Nov. 29
The Akron-Westfield Discovergarten through fourth grade performed their Holiday Concert Nov. 29 in the elementary gym. Director was Kyle Schroeder and accompanist was Kathy Johnson.
Care Center board holds discussion on assisted living project
By Dodie Hook The Akron Care Center board held a special meeting Nov. 28 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home to discuss the assisted living project. Since an action item was not on the agenda, t…
Hallelujah! Community Christmas program rings in the season
The 52nd annual Akron Area Community Christmas program was held Dec. 3 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. Many churches participated in the program sharing music. Prior to the start …
Activities enjoyed by many at Hometown Christmas
By Dodie Hook The weather was delightful and the activities were plenty Nov. 29 as many came to partake in the Hometown Christmas activities in Akron. The popular event is sponsored …