By Kim Fickett

A modern retelling of the teachings and life of Jesus Christ is set to take the Akron Opera House stage April 9-12.

By Kim Fickett

Opening a new doorway into its congregation. This is how Union Creek Lutheran Church is celebrating the launch of its website.

For the first time since its inception, the church is confidently stepping into the digital age while honoring its 150 years of faith.

By Kim Fickett

The 2026 Le Mars Fire-Rescue banquet on Saturday, March 28 marked the largest one in its history with around 180 people in attendance.

By Kim Fickett

The June 2 primary will bring five uncontested races in the Plymouth County election.

Supervisor Chairman Don Kass, who represents the majority of the county east of Le Mars including the communities of Remsen, Kingsley, and Oyens, will be seeking his sixth term.

Albert E. Hoschler American Legion Post. No. 186 and Auxiliary Unit No. 186 has announced its 2026 Boys State and Girls State winners. 

By Kim Fickett

All of the prep work put in by two of Akron-Westfield’s speech students paid off when they took part in the All-State Individual Speech Festival on Monday, March 30, at the University of Northern Iowa.

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Corey Gacusana passed away on March 18th of 2026 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Scotland, South Dakota following a long-term illness. A celebration of life will be held March 28th, at 10:00 am at Roseni Lutheran Church in the downstairs fellowship hall. Burial to be done at a later date.