By: Akron Hometowner Staff

The Akron Opera House recently received a $500 donation from the St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus Council #12448. Funds will go towards the Opera House restoration and renovation fund and be used toward the replacement of the opera house roof. Completion of the roof project is scheduled for late 2023 or early 2024, pending contractor timing. 

The 2023 season of the Akron Area Farmers Market saw growth in vendor numbers and attendees -- despite several nights of 100-plus heat index warnings. Throughout the season there were more than 35 vendors who sold their wares.

The Board of Directors thanks the community for support of the market and its programs.

Recently Williams & Company, P.C. released an audit report on Akron Care Center, Inc., Akron, Iowa.

By Greg Bates, Sports

The Akron-Westfield boys’ cross country team had a competitive season that ended at the state-qualifying meet.

Carol Pies, 80

Carol Pies of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars.

By Dodie Hook

Whether in town or in the country, the fall colors are proudly displayed everywhere. Look around and take in the beauty of nature. The trees have enjoyed the above normal temperatures this week, but it looks like cooler temperatures are on the way.

By: Akron Hometowner Staff

By Hank Krause

The A-W Westerners have had some good performances but Friday night’s 35-0 high octane win over Tri-Center may have been the best yet. 

 By Greg Bates, Sports

 A slow start in its first-round playoff game doomed the Akron-Westfield volleyball team.