By Karl Jones
Contributing writer

On October 24, the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved a new revision for the county’s zoning ordinance.

The new ordinance will require that a setback equal to three and a half time the apex of wind turbines within the county. While early attempt to install solar and wind plants is still going on, the board wants to make the setback for a tower between 550 and 600 feet and make the setback, 1925 and 2100 feet setback

By Karl Jones, Contributing writer

Last Tuesday voters took to the poles to decide a wide variety of important elected positions in the area. While the totals have not been officially declared, we do have the preliminary numbers which will give us a good idea of how various candidates did.

By Greg Bates, Contributing writer

Everything seemed to be stacked against the Akron-Westfield football team this season.

Janel Pearson Receives The Gold Award

A Testament to Dedication and Community

By Jennifer Wendel

Janel Pearson, a prominent REALTOR® with NextHome Tristate Realty, has been honored with The Gold Award, a prestigious recognition that symbolizes excellence in the world of real estate. This award not only celebrates her outstanding work but also sheds light on what makes this award and her journey in real estate truly remarkable.

By: Jennifer Wendel

The Community Foundation of Greater Plymouth County recently disbursed a total of $139,875 in grants to many organizations in the county including four from Akron.

Recipients from Akron 

A-W junior competed for the Sioux City Metro squad

By Greg Bates Contributing writer

When Allison Palmer was in grade school, she enjoyed swimming.

However, with fewer opportunities to swim competitively as she got older, Palmer hopped out of the pool. But this year — after about five years away from the sport — Palmer took advantage of a chance to compete again.

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner

The Akron Hometowner is looking for a motivated individual, passionate about local news and the city of Akron.

The publication is owned by Nelson Media Company. It’s been without an editor since Julie Ann Madden retired shortly after the NMC purchase.