By Kim Fickett

Two longtime Akron residents are continuing to make an impact on their hometown posthumously.

John and Mary Lucken’s daughter, Helen Raymond, spent the first week of October delivering donations to four Akron organizations on behalf of her parents.

Utesch 8th, Small 9th to lead A-W

A-W beats Storm Lake & Manson in Alta-Aurelia Tourney

By Brett Newtson 

Contributing writer  

Westerners lose hard fought battle 29-6

By Brett Newtson 

Contributing writer  

Candidate Questionnaire

By Kim Fickett

A request by its annual members has been heard and prioritized at Lazy H Campground in Akron.

According to Campground Manager Molly LeCates, numerous requests have been made by annual members for more RV sites.

By Kim Fickett

Akron business has stepped up in a considerable way to help make the dream of an Akron-Westfield wrestling practice facility a reality.

By Kim Fickett

After more than 40 years of serving its purpose, the Plymouth County Courthouse’s elevator will receive an upgrade.

By Kim Fickett

The Akron Lions Club is working in partnership with District 9NW to help secure funds for the purchase of an imaging system for the NICU at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s in Sioux City.

By Kim Fickett

Feeding those who feed us. That has been the motivation behind the Westfield Congregational Church Annual Harvest Supper since it started over 50 years ago.

The Akron Hometowner

By: Sabrina Escalante 

The Akron Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante 

Phase 1 in the Akron Recreational Trail is set to be completed by the end of the week

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Melissa Appley has always been a creative soul. After she and BLANK wed, they opened their business, Appley's Orchard, in 2020, where Melissa could explore and profit from her artistic inclinations. 

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

By Kim Fickett

Akron-Westfield School District has received its report card from the State of Iowa and it has indicated positive and concerning findings.

Reegan McKee and Gabby Koch were named the 2025 Akron-Westfield king and queen during coronation on Thursday, Oct. 2. McKee and Koch are joined by Nathan Schoenfelder and Peyton Vander Helm. (Photo courtesy of Tami Small)

By Kim Fickett

After more than a year of discussions, a bid has been approved for the new EMA/Sheriff storage building to be located on the Plymouth County Law Enforcement campus.

The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved the bid from Sitzmann Construction from Le Mars, at its Tuesday, Sept. 23 meeting.