Since the mid-1980s, October has been observed as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the U.S. At the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Oct. 1, Chairman Don Kass read the following proclamation:
On Oct. 14, the Akron Public Library hosted the initial Tiny Tots Storytime of the month. This recurring program is designed to facilitate interaction among toddlers and young children with Storytime activities.
High wind speeds at the end of August and the beginning of September damaged the roof of the Helping Hands Thrift Store. According to Curt Harris, the active President of the Akron Children’s Center, the building experienced soffit damage.
The soffit, an essential component of a building’s exterior, is the material that lines the underside of the roof overhang.
The Akron Public Library will host its most popular annual event, the Monster Mash, on Oct. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. The event features a costume contest, games, prizes, spooky books, movie time, and snacks.
The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors met with County Engineer Tom Rohe on Sept. 24 to discuss the condition of Westfield’s Drainage District. Board Members Don Kass, Craig Anderson, John Meis, Mike Van Otterloo, and Gary Horton were present. Under Chapter 468 of the Iowa Code, the County Board of Supervisors constitutes a Drainage Board that serves the drainage districts throughout the county.
The Akron City Council had been searching for a police chief for some time before Joel Bertrand was hired as Interim Police Chief. During the Akron City Council meeting held July 16, City Administrator Dan Rolfes raised concerns about the unexpectedly low number of applicants for the available positions.
On Thursday, Oct. 3, The American Legion Post held a Flag Dedication Ceremony at the Riverside Cemetery in Akron for the flag display they recently completed.
The American, Iowa, and Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIAs) flags are the three flags now erected at the Riverside Cemetery.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Akron, Westfield, and greater northwestern Iowa. According to the NWS, “Persistent dry conditions and above normal temperatures will lead to periods of elevated fire concerns” through Monday. The advisory extends into southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and much of South Dakota.
Roughly a year ago, the Akron-Westfield School contacted the well-known local chainsaw artist Scott Toben to create an art piece for the A-W school grounds. Superintendent Derek Briggs stated that Toben “has been sharing his amazing artistic skills around this area for many years.”
During the recent Akron City Council meeting on August 7, 2024, Mayor Brent James officially selected Joel Bertrand to serve as the police chief, provided he meets all the requirements set forth by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA).
