Honor of a lifetime: Rolfes takes flight to Washington
By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner Activated into active air service more than 55 years ago, Veteran Stan Rolfes of Akron can now add his name to a different list of men and women…
FBC hosts annual Autumn Harvest Festival
By Dodie Hook The food was abundant, the crowd immense, and the talent outstanding at First Baptist Church’s annual Autumn Harvest Festival Oct. 14. It all started at 4 p.m. with bounc…
Akron-Westfield receives generous donation in memory of alumnus Matt Heeren
By Jennifer Wendel Akron-Westfield recently received a donation from the Class of 2003 and the Heeren Family in memory of their late alumnus, Matt Heeren. This generous contribution is…
Get ready for the Monster Mash!
By Karl Jones Things are going to get spooky at the Akron Public Library in October as several fall events have been planned, including their annual Monster Mash. The Monster Mash is s…
Correction regarding happenings at the Akron City Council
Correction regarding happenings at the Akron City Council By Karl Jones Last week in our article on the Akron City Council, a statement was read during the meeting that claimed that t…
Akron Care Center prepares to search for new administrator
Akron Care Center prepares to search for new administrator By Karl Jones On September 19, the administrator of the Akron Care Center (ACC) Patricia Raasch submitted her resignation to…
Plymouth County Board of Supervisors discuss zoning changes
Plymouth County Board of Supervisors discuss zoning changes By Karl Jones On September 19, the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors reviewed some proposed changes to the county’s zonin…
Peyton Nicholson and Carter Wilken crowned A-W Homecoming queen and king
Peyton Nicholson and Carter Wilken were named Akron-Westfield Homecoming queen and king at Coronation held Sept. 28. Josie Smith and Ashton McCully were named first attendants. In the …
Akron Fire-Rescue holds Open House
Akron Fire-Rescue held a very successful Open House Oct. 1 at the facility along Highway 3. Attendees could meet the first responders, tour the station and equipment, try on gear, che…
New Akron-Westfield Risk Coordinator focuses on student well-being and academic success
By Jennifer Wendel Akron-Westfield School District recently welcomed Jessen Hessler as the A-W Risk Coordinator, a position with a focus on enhancing student well-being, improving acad…
Akron-Westfield's Homecoming game triumphs over weather delay; Dance rescheduled for next week
By Jennifer Wendel In a night filled with high hopes and school spirit, Akron-Westfield High School's Homecoming celebration took an unexpected turn when severe weather conditions for…
Plymouth County Museum hosts Log Cabin Day
Plymouth County Museum hosts Log Cabin Day Full of food, fun, and entertainment, the Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars hosted its annual Log Cabin Day Sept. 23. Log Cabin Da…
Area residents asked to participate in The Teal Pumpkin Project
Residents in the Akron and Westfield areas are asked to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project for Halloween. The Teal Pumpkin Project is a simple way to make trick-or-treating safer…
Velma Knudsen celebrates 99 years
Velma Knudsen celebrates 99 years By Dodie Hook Velma Knudsen of Akron celebrated her 99th birthday Sept. 27 with family and friends at a gathering at Ridgewood Apartments where Velma …
Akron City Council discusses Fireworks
By Karl Jones On September 19, the Akron City Council discussed potential updates to the city’s fireworks ordinance. The discussion was sparked by yearly concerns that have been raised…
Board of Supervisors approve Homestead and Military Tax Credit
By Karl Jones On September 12, the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved the 2023 Homestead & Military Tax Credit and Veteran Exemption Applications. After approving the minute…