Gaswint strikes out 13; Allard has three hits to lead A-W

BY HANK KRAUSE

Contributor

Who said baseball is a boring game?

Jodi Basart (r) of Akron hit a hole-in-one at the Akron Golf Course July 9 on hole No. 6. Jodi used her 7-iron and her witnesses were Dave Basart, Jerry Banks, and Brad Undine. She received a putter from Peoples Bank Ag/Business Banker Aaron Hartman (l) for her hole-in-one. Photo submitted

Work continues at the Akron-Westfield football field and is getting closer to completion. The school is planning an Open House for the public to come see all the new construction August 19 at 6:30 p.m. Watch for more details.

BY SABRINA ESCALANTE

Akron Hometowner

By Dodie Hook

Akron Hometowner

The Akron-Westfield auditorium was packed Sunday as the A-W state bound baseball team was given a proper send-off before heading to Carroll for the state tournament.

By Sabrina Escalante

Akron Hometowner

BY SHARON FRERICHS

Akron Hometowner

This week’s pictures feature the abundant Burst of Beauty at 400 Depot Street in Akron. The photos were taken by Jo Sandra Jammerthal.

Remember, if you have pictures you would like to share send them to me at the Akron Hometowner email at akronhometowneria@ gmail.com.

The Board of Directors of the Akron-Westfield Community School District met in open session for the regular monthly board meeting, in the School Library, 850 Kerr Drive, Akron, Iowa at 6:30 p.m., on July 8, 2024. President Schoenfelder called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Board Members Present: Hawkins, Martinsen, Tucker, Schoenfelder, Jordt, and Von Hagel. Board Members Absent: Mathistad