By Jennifer Wendel

Plymouth County Museum hosts Log Cabin Day

Full of food, fun, and entertainment, the Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars hosted its annual Log Cabin Day Sept. 23. Log Cabin Day honors the museum’s two log cabins located on the museum’s lawn - Joy Hollow Log Cabin and Weber Log Cabin.

Residents in the Akron and Westfield areas are asked to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project for Halloween. 

Velma Knudsen celebrates 99 years

By Dodie Hook

Velma Knudsen of Akron celebrated her 99th birthday Sept. 27 with family and friends at a gathering at Ridgewood Apartments where Velma lives.

By Karl Jones

On September 19, the Akron City Council discussed potential updates to the city’s fireworks ordinance.

The discussion was sparked by yearly concerns that have been raised regarding the ability to set off fireworks in town during certain times of the year. The concerns cited pets and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder as a reason as to why the window for citizens to set off their own fireworks in town to be shortened.

By Karl Jones

On September 12, the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved the 2023 Homestead & Military Tax Credit and Veteran Exemption Applications.

After approving the minutes and agenda, Resolution #091223-1 for the removal of the special assessment of $50 on parcel #23-24-100-009 for Keith Havener was approved.

The 2023 Homestead & Military Tax credit and Veteran exemption applications were approved.

Akron Care Center Administrator resigns 

By Karl Jones

During their September 19 board meeting, the Akron Care Center Board received the resignation of current administrator Patricia Raasch. The resignation goes into effect on September 29 and was accepted unanimously.