By Cassandra Kyser
Akron Hometowner

The Akron-Westfield School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Oct. 14. The following individuals were present: Board Members Hawkins, Martinsen, Mathistad, Tucker, Schoenfelder, Jordt, and Von Hagel;  Administrators Derek Briggs, Michelle Henrich, and Jeremy Mills; and Elizabeth Robbins.

By Cassandra Kyser
Akron Hometowner

The Westfield City Council began their October meeting by approving this meeting’s agenda and the minutes from September’s meeting. Next, Council members reviewed bills that needed to be paid.

Much of the meeting was focused on FEMA funding and flood damage repairs.

The Plymouth County Auditor’s Office will be open for voting an absentee ballot in-person for the General Election, on Saturday, November 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The Auditor’s office is located on the 2nd floor of the Plymouth County Courthouse.

By Sabrina Escalante
Akron Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante
Akron Hometowner

The Akron Public Library hosted its highly anticipated annual event, the Monster Mash, on Oct. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. This festive gathering showcased a variety of fun-filled activities for all ages. Attendees had the chance to participate in an exciting costume contest, where creative outfits were celebrated with prizes. The event welcomed 59 attendees.

By Cassandra Kyser
Akron Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante
Akron Hometowner

The Akron-Westfield school participated in the nationwide week-long celebration of Red Ribbon Week, October 21- 25, to help spread awareness of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

By Brett Newtson
Contributing writer

Saelah Boie has been solid all season long for the A-W junior high cross country team and the trend continued in the War Eagle Conference meet in Marcus on Oct. 17.
Boie and Teygan Schram nearly captured a pair of top-ten finishes as Boie placed fourth with a personal best time of 14:05.23 and Schram finished 11th.