The Akron Hometowner

By: Sabrina Escalante 

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

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. 

The Akron Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante 

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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. 

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.

By Kim Fickett

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

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.