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Entities release proposed property tax levies

By Kim Fickett

The 2026-2027 proposed property tax levy information for all government and school entities in the county has been mailed by the Plymouth County Auditor’s Office.

Life Skills to host first-ever Disability Resource Fair

By Kim Fickett

Life Skills Training Center in Le Mars will hold its first ever Disability Resource Fair from 4:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, at their Day Habilitation Center, 436 2nd Ave. N.E.

Let’s go hunting: Primebank readies for annual Easter event

By Kim Fickett

Gather your Easter baskets, because the annual Primbank Easter Egg Hunt is back.

More than 7,500 eggs will be scattered throughout Cleveland Park in Le Mars on Saturday, March 28, for the 11 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt.

IA/SD tuition agreement advances for another year

By Kim Fickett

The Iowa-South Dakota Tuition Reciprocity Agreement that was set to expire at the end of June, potentially impacting the Greater Hoyt tuition agreement between Akron-Westfield and Elk Point-Jefferson, has been extended for another year.

Hansel & Gretel returns to Opera House stage

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Young actors of the Akron-Westfield area have been rehearsing for the upcoming musical adaption of the Brothers Grimm’s age-old tale of Hansel & Gretel, presented by Missoula Children’s Theatre, to be held at 3 and 6 p.m., March 14, at the Akron Opera House. 

Swancutt places 27th in Class 2A state bowling

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

 

When Matthew Swancutt threw four straight strikes in his opening game, he thought he might have his best finish ever at the IHSAA state boys’ bowling tournament. 

 

A-W will return nice core of wrestlers

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

 

Low numbers and injuries resulted in the Akron-Westfield boys’ wrestling program having just eight individuals compete in districts this year. 

 

Young Westerners gain experience under new leadership

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

 

Year 1 under the leadership of Corey DeRocher was all about getting his players acclimated to a new system. 

 

One for the history books: A-W FFA breaks school record for Iowa Degrees

By Kim Fickett

The Akron-Westfield FFA Chapter has made history with 11 of its members recently earning their Iowa Degree, the highest degree the state can bestow upon a member.

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