In November, a group of individuals caused extensive damage to a house just outside of Akron in Union County, South Dakota. They destroyed not just a building, but a piece of local history.
The 65 members of the Akron-Westfield FFA chapter are gearing up to celebrate FFA Week Feb. 15-22.
FFA, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, is a student-run organization focusing on premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
After months of preparation, Akron-Westfield students took to the stage on Saturday, Feb. 8 to showcase their talents at the State Speech competition in Spencer.
Five of the six teams earned an overall ranking of 1’s, with the remaining group clinching an overall ranking of straight 2’s.
This year’s state speech performances and their placements include:
Kass questions state’s new mental health system timeline
By Kim Fickett
Akron Hometowner
An update on what the future will mean for Sioux Rivers Regional Mental Health & Disabilities Services and for the residents of Plymouth County was brought before the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 4.
The countywide burn ban that was put into place on Jan. 31, was officially lifted at noon, Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Iowa State Fire Marshal Dan Wood issued a news release Wednesday morning stating the lift came at the request at Le Mars Fire-Rescue Chief David Schipper on behalf of each fire department in Plymouth County.
The Akron Care Center (ACC) Board held three meetings in January: their regular monthly meeting and two special meetings to discuss partnering with Generations Senior Management.
