By Kim Fickett

It’s official. This year’s Plymouth County fairgoers can now purchase their tickets online in advance.

By Kim Fickett

It was a relatively low-key meeting for the Akron-Westfield School Board on Monday, May 11.

By Kim Fickett

Grab your swimsuits, beach towels, and flip flops because you guessed it, the Akron Family Aquatic Center is scheduled to open for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 23, weather permitting.

By Kim Fickett

Albert E Hoschler Post 186 Commander Jason Jager announced the annual observance of Memorial Day will be commemorated with a program in the city park at 10:30 a.m., on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, in Akron. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held at the Akron-Westfield School.

By Kim Fickett

The Le Mars Police Department is under new leadership, at least for the interim.

Assistant Police Chief Justin Daale was appointed interim chief on May 5 following the retirement of Chief Kevin Vande Vegte.

By Kim Fickett

Through small, selfless actions, Akron-Westfield 9-12th grade students spent Monday, May 4, helping to transform their little corner of the world in which they call home.

By Kim Fickett

The second annual Akron Fire-Rescue water fights will return on Saturday, May 30, at 200 Reed St., Akron.

The event will begin with registration opening at 12:30 p.m., followed by the water fights starting at 1 p.m.