Gabby Koch picked a pretty good day to set a personal record. The Akron-Westfield junior won the War Eagle Conference title with a personal best in the high jump with a leap of 5-00 on May 5 at West Sioux.

The Akron-Westfield boys track and field team finished seventh in the War Eagle Conference Meet held at West Sioux on May 5.

The 4x800 meter relay team won second place, and a duo of Westerners earned top five finishes in individual events.

The Akron-Westfield boys golf team recorded the five lowest rounds of the day as they beat George-Little Rock by 37 strokes in a conference match on May 5 at Otter Valley Country Club.

Peyton Vander Helm earned medalist honors to lead the Akron-Westfield girls golf team to win over George-Little Rock on May 5 at Otter Valley Country Club.

By Kim Fickett

Only a few sponsorship benches remain available at the Plymouth County Fairgrounds, according to Fair Board Chairman John Ahlers.

By Kim Fickett

With the City of Akron receiving several complaints of violations to its golf cart and bicycle ordinances, the city staff wanted to offer some friendly reminders.

By Kim Fickett

Travelers passing through Akron will be greeted with some new welcome signs thanks to an ISU (Iowa State University) Extension grant and the hard work of the Akron-Westfield Middle School Talented and Gifted (TAG) students.

By Kim Fickett

Akron-Westfield will celebrate the commencement of 56 graduates on Sunday, May 18.