Connie Blake of Security National Bank of Akron was recently honored by the Iowa Bankers Association for more than 50 years of service at a bank. The award was presented to Blake during the IBA Annual Convention on Monday, Sept. 18, in Des Moines. Blake was one of 22 individuals recognized for reaching the 50-year service milestone.

Westfield Congregational Church holds annual Harvest Supper

By Dodie Hook

By Karl Jones, Contributing Writer

On October 10, the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of a new radio system for the Secondary Roads Department.

By Karl Jones, Contributing Writer

On November 7, the local elections for the city of Westfield will be held.

This year Jenny Hartman-Mendoza is running for the position of mayor. Hartman-Mendoza is running uncontested, and is likely to be elected for another term unless someone is able to conduct a successful write-in campaign.

An empty ballot?
Akron’s mayoral election sees no names on ballot

By Karl Jones

With the local elections right around the corner, several questions remain about who will be serving as Akron’s mayor during the next term.

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner

Familiar faces are asking for your vote this Election Day.
There are school board positions open for the Akron-Westfield School District, and those who held the role before are hoping to represent once again.

Nick Mathistad, current At Large representative, Cory Tucker, District 4 representative, Kaylene Hawksin, District 5 representative, and Deb Jordt, District 6 representative, are running.

Work on the Akron-Westfield football field began shortly after the last home game Oct. 13. All the bleachers, old track, and grandstand have been removed to make way for the new 8-lane track which will be built along with a new grandstand area with new bleachers and a new press box. A capital campaign to pay for the restrooms, concessions, and storage facility which are wanted, will be underway soon by the A-W Athletic Booster Club.

Wesley United Methodist Church distributed summer tithes to several organizations.

By: Akron Hometowner Staffer