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Scarecrow Festival showcases many talents

The Akron Hometowner

By: Sabrina Escalante 

Live and Let Slide returns

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

Business Spotlight: Appley's Orchard

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Melissa Appley has always been a creative soul. After she and BLANK wed, they opened their business, Appley's Orchard, in 2020, where Melissa could explore and profit from her artistic inclinations. 

Akron Recreational Trail

The Akron Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante 

Phase 1 in the Akron Recreational Trail is set to be completed by the end of the week

State school report card reflects success and challenges

By Kim Fickett

Akron-Westfield School District has received its report card from the State of Iowa and it has indicated positive and concerning findings.

New program looks to foster student volunteering

By Kim Fickett

“Volunteering is the ultimate expression of community spirit.”

This sentiment by Colin Powell is the same sentiment that fuels a new program recently launched by the Akron and Westfield Growth Alliance (AWGA).

A new breath of life: Life Skills opens renovated Day Hab facility

By Kim Fickett

The wait is finally over. The renovation of the Day Hab facility at the Life Skills Training Center in Le Mars is officially complete.

‘Charge into Fire Safety’: AFR promotes Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5-11

By Kim Fickett

Akron Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” the week of Oct. 5-11.

Helping to serve those who need it

By Kim Fickett

Can you imagine not having shoes?

This is the question the Akron Lions Club wants to put at the forefront of everyone’s mind with their recent collection efforts.

Supervisors award bid for EMA/Sheriff storage building

By Kim Fickett

After more than a year of discussions, a bid has been approved for the new EMA/Sheriff storage building to be located on the Plymouth County Law Enforcement campus.

The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved the bid from Sitzmann Construction from Le Mars, at its Tuesday, Sept. 23 meeting.

McKee, Koch reign over A-W

Reegan McKee and Gabby Koch were named the 2025 Akron-Westfield king and queen during coronation on Thursday, Oct. 2. McKee and Koch are joined by Nathan Schoenfelder and Peyton Vander Helm. (Photo courtesy of Tami Small)

 

Church serves up chops for a cause

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

 

Pastor Steven Jewett, the founding pastor of New Horizons United Church of Christ, is excited to announce its 18th annual Chops in Church fundraiser, on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 350 Main St. 

Three children, 100-plus dogs removed from toxic environment

By Kim Fickett

A search of an unidentified Plymouth County residence has resulted in the removal of three children and more than 100 dogs due to unsafe conditions.

Westerners get ‘Game’ ready for Homecoming ‘25

By Kim Fickett

It’s “Game On” for the Westerners as they prepare to celebrate Homecoming 2025.

Candidates file for 2025 election

By Kim Fickett

Election papers have been filed for the upcoming Nov. 4 general election.

This year’s election will see openings at the local level including city council, school board and the care center.

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