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Chris Nelson

Submitted by admin on 8 June 2023
Chris Nelson is the President and CEO of Nelson Media Company. Founded in 2020, Chris saw a need for local media marketing and storytelling. As a television meteorologist with nearly a decade in the industry, he harnessed those experiences to quickly grow NMC into an organization that serves clients across the Midwest and the nation. Chris is passionate about helping clients connect with their customers. He describes himself as a visionary and continues to grow the NMC brand, venturing into the newspaper industry in 2021.
Local vets receive Centenarian honor

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Four area veterans were honored at the Akron Care Center on Wednesday, April 29, with the VA Centenarian Recognition. 

Vicky Lynn Stewart Kuklentz

Vicky Lynn Stewart Kuklentz Lenz, 78, passed away surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of strength, compassion, and unwavering devotion to those she cared for.

Charlotte M. Beeck

Charlotte M. Beeck, 82 of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Akron Care Center in Akron, Iowa.

An evening of enchantment for A-W

By Kim Fickett

Enchanted, whimsical, dreamlike — these are the vibes this year’s prom will bring to Akron-Westfield as the juniors and seniors step into A Fairy Tale Evening on May 2.

​​​​​​​Summer meals are on the house, again!

By Kim Fickett

For the second consecutive year children 18-years-old and under are going to receive free summer meals thanks to the USDA and State of Iowa.

A-W board signs off on budget, staff salary bump, meal increase

By Kim Fickett

The Akron-Westfield school board approved its certified budget on Monday, April 13.

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