Terry Morehead, 79, of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.

By Kim Fickett

There will be one contested county race during the primary election on Tuesday, June 2.

Randy Kroksh of Akron has filed his paperwork for the District 4 Plymouth County Supervisor’s seat currently held by Supervisor Craig Anderson.

By Kim Fickett 

A lack of precipitation and high humidity has resulted in an open burn ban being put into place countywide effective at 1 p.m., Friday, March 20. 

Alta Johnson, 97 of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Akron Care Center.
Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Arrangements are with Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

By Kim Fickett

A documentary crafted by three Akron-Westfield seventh graders was featured amongst some of the greatest documentary films in the world at the inaugural Hindsight Film Festival, March 4-8, in Savannah, Georgia.

By Kim Fickett

An Akron alumni will be honored for his exemplary school leadership and distinguished service this coming fall.

By Kim Fickett

Children from Akron and the surrounding areas will literally be putting all their eggs in one basket on Saturday, April 4, during the Akron Area Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt.

The event will be held at 9 a.m. where more than 2,500 eggs will be scattered  around the Akron-Westfield School District.