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Boys’ cross country returns six of its top runners; Girls’ team consists of just two athletes By Greg Bates, Contributing writer Four years ago when Jerod Bruget helped start up the Ak…

By: Jennifer Wendel In a striking display of technological innovation, Sioux Center Parks Department Director Lee Van Meeteren introduced an ingenious robotic assistant for a trial run…

By: Jennifer Wendel Akron-Westfield High School and its Parent Advisory Committee are working hand in hand to enhance students' educational journey. Alumni parents are leading this col…

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher and Owner “Art is not just pen on paper!” That is according to the Akron Public Library Children’s Librarian. Ms. Brooke, as library patrons know her, is…

By: Jennifer Wendel The Akron Opera House, a historic cornerstone of Akron's cultural heritage, opened its doors to the community on Sunday, August 27, for a much- anticipated Open Hou…

The 2023 Akron-Westfield Homecoming Royalty members are (front row l-r:) King candidates Ian Blowe, Michael Brown, Jack Terpstra, Ben Philips, Ashton McCully, Carter Wilken. (back row …

Western Iowa hits record 122°F heat index By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher and Owner A substantial heat dome extended scorching temperatures and broke previous high records across a wide…

Senior is a four-year starter on gridiron for Westerners By Greg Bates, Contributing writer  In his first three years as a starter on the Akron-Westfield football team, Jack Terpstra w…

By Gary Dickson Back in 2011, members of the National Council for Agricultural Education were puzzled as to why fewer high school students appeared to be exposed to high-quality experi…

By Jennifer Wendel Akron, Iowa- In an email addressed to the current Akron Youth for Christ volunteers, Alex Pick, the Youth for Christ (YFC) Akron’s Campus Life Ministry Site Leader, …

By Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner Move over Crispitos and Chicken Nuggets! Westerners can look forward to numerous tasty and nutritious meals this school year. Whether you’re a fan o…

By Gary Dickson As trained mental health professionals, school counselors strive to build safe, positive and trusting relationships with their students. They must be good listeners, an…

Introduce building restoration and renovation project By: Dodie Hook The board of directors of the Akron Opera House will host an Open House and Ice Cream Social Sunday, August 27, 6-8…

By Dodie Hook The Akron-Westfield school board met Aug. 14 in the school library. Prior to the meeting, the board and those present were given a tour of the construction area by projec…

By: Jennifer Wendel AKRON, Iowa — As the start of a new school year approaches, Principal Jeremy Mills of Akron-Westfield eagerly anticipates a year marked by growth, transformation, a…

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner Ask Michelle Henrich what her favorite part about her job is and there’s no hesitation; the kids. That’s a good thing when you’re the Akron-Westfie…