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By Wanda Philips It was a beautiful spring day in Kansas on April 8. The temperature hovered around 70 degrees and for once the wind wasn’t blowing. Now that’s a miracle in Kansa…
Editorial: Local Farmers - Dedication and Resilience in Harvest Season
Local Farmers: Dedication and Resilience in Harvest Season By Jennifer Wendel As autumn paints our landscape in warm hues, a familiar and heartening sight graces our fields: the combin…
Embrace Every Season: Why Each Season Should Be Your Favorite in Iowa
By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner Iowa. Often characterized by its charming small towns and vast farmlands, boasts a unique blend of all four seasons throughout the year. While it's…
The Allure of Small-Town Living: Akron, Iowa's Heartwarming Story
By Jennifer Wendel AKRON, IOWA - In the hustle and bustle of the modern world, it's easy to lose sight of the simplicity and warmth that small towns like Akron, Iowa, can offer. As a r…
The Transformative Force of Forgiveness
By Jennifer Wendel In the intricate fabric of human relationships, conflicts and wrongdoings are inevitable. Yet, it's worth considering the profound power of forgiveness—a power that …
The importance of fall festivals in our favorite communities
By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner As the warm hues of summer yield to the crisp embrace of autumn, small communities across the United States prepare to celebrate the changing of se…
Beyond Expectations: Finding Success Outside the Classroom
By Jennifer Wendel As I think back on my educational journey and my experiences in the world beyond, it's hard not to notice the stark contrast between the path I've taken and societie…
Iowa's September: A Symphony of Change
By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher and Owner Fall festivals, pumpkin spiced latte’s, and football games bring Autumn to us with a bang. In the heartland of America, the arrival of Septembe…
The Remarkable Journey of Women's Sports
Lincoln packs nearly 100,000 people for women's volleyball By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher and Owner Wow. Did you see that crowd at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln last week? In a powerful …
Heat wave scorches Iowa, several break records
Western Iowa hits record 122°F heat index By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher and Owner A substantial heat dome extended scorching temperatures and broke previous high records across a wide…
Akron newspaper has a new owner for the first time in two decade
Chris Nelson announcing in a public meeting next week new direction for paper For the first time in 22 years, the Akron Hometowner will have a new owner starting this week. Chris Nels…