The Akron Hometowner

By: Sabrina Escalante 

On Oct. 18, a Polio survivor, Carole Heider, visited the fourth grade Akron-Westfield class to share her story of fighting the illness when she was a child. 

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

Eva Chapman, a mother of three, first opened her business, Still So Loved, in 2017. At first, Chapman sold handmade baby clothes, but pivoted to hand-drawn art pieces. She added, "I opened my business after the stillbirth of our daughter in Jan. 2017, it gave me back a purpose and joy. I named it Still So Loved, because she is 'still so loved.'"

The Akron Hometowner 

By  Sabrina Escalante 

The council unanimously voted to approve Jake Schindler as the new Akron Fire-Rescue chief. 

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Farming in the country showcases an impressive variety of agricultural practices, illuminating the rich tapestry of the region's landscape. 

By Kim Fickett

Southern Rust, a fungal disease on the upper leaf surfaces of corn, is one of the reasons impacting yields across the state, according to Eric Weuve, ISU Extension and Outreach farm business management field specialist.

By Kim Fickett

The government shutdown is yielding its effects across the ag industry, according to Eric Weuve, Iowa State Extension and Outreach farm business management field specialist.

By Kim Fickett

Rise and shine, it’s pancake time.

That’s right, the Akron Knights of Columbus will once again be serving up their famous all-you-can-eat pancake feeds beginning Sunday, Nov. 2, at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, N. 3rd St.

By Kim Fickett

Veterans and their families from across Plymouth County, including Akron, are invited to join in a meal and camaraderie at the Hinton Casper Post #477 Pork for Patriots Dinner at 5:30 p.m., Nov. 7, at the Hinton Community Center.

By Kim Fickett

A simple vision by a young boy at 16 years old was transformed over the next 75 years into a North American legacy in the trucking industry.

By Kim Fickett

An agreement between Akron-Westfield and Elk Point-Jefferson regarding the Greater Hoyt area will continue for now, according to A-W Superintendent Derek Briggs.

By Kim Fickett

Plymouth County Sheriff Jeff TeBrink made an opioid funding request at the Tuesday, Oct. 14 Board of Supervisors meeting.

By Kim Fickett

It was late September when it was announced that Price Auction, 241 Mill St., Akron, would fall under new ownership in the new year.

The announcement came through the business’ Facebook page by Owner Angela Price.

By Kim Fickett

An Akron-based pet food and feed store has recently announced it is expanding.

Pick Supply, LLC Owner Alex Pick announced last week, his business is growing to Sioux City. 

Candidate Questionnaire

By Kim Fickett

Calling all ghosts and goblins, it’s time once again for the annual Akron Area Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat and Costume Parade on Friday, Oct. 31.

By Kim Fickett

At its Oct. 7 meeting, the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved setting a public hearing for a fiscal year 2025-2026 budget amendment.

By Kim Fickett

This year, the Akron Lions Club will celebrate 30 years of serving up omelettes to community members.

The historical organization tradition will be held from 7:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 25, at the parish hall in Akron.