The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Join Kathy Yoder for an inspiring and heartfelt talk on finding gratitude in life’s toughest moments at 1 p.m., June 17, at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 350 Main St. The event is hosted by New Horizons United Church of Christ. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

After starting the season with just one victory in their first five games, the Akron-Westfield softball team may have turned a corner.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

The young players on the Akron-Westfield baseball team have had to get acclimated to the varsity game at a quick pace. 

By Kim FIckett

Clear your calendar on June 7 and gather at the Akron-Westfield School Auditorium to celebrate the A-W students who advanced to National History Day (NHD) Nationals in College Park, Maryland.

By Kim Fickett

Demolition of a piece of the Akron skyline began on Tuesday, May 26.

Central Valley Ag will spend the next two weeks demolishing the white grain elevator that has stood as a community landmark since 1954.

Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Finzen, 100, of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Akron Care Center in Akron, Iowa.

By Kim Fickett

Incumbent Craig Anderson has been reelected to the District 4 Plymouth County Supervisor’s seat.

Anderson was opposed by Randy Kroksh of Akron in the only contested county race during the June 2 primary election.