By Kim Fickett

While many rural hospitals have had to face the decision to cut services, such as OB, Floyd Valley Healthcare CEO Dustin Wright said, they made maintaining and enhancing theirs a strategic priority.

By Kim Fickett

A sizeable donation to two Akron-Westfield School District organizations was announced on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

Seven ladies at core of ‘village’ since festival’s inception 

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante 

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante 

Among the endless fields of corn and beans lies an apple orchard in the Siouxland region. 

By Kim Fickett

The phone rang and Plymouth County residents answered the call in a big way.

By Kim Fickett

A school ranking system by a national publication is looked at cautiously by Akron-Westfield administration.

Plymouth County Treasurer Shelly Sitzmann reminds property owners that property taxes are due in September. 

The first half of Real Estate, Mobile Home and Special Assessment taxes can be paid in the office, online, or by mail throughout September.

By Kim Fickett

There is no doubt that music helps round out the educational experience, and at Akron-Westfield, the Music Boosters have been an integral part of ensuring that’s the case.

By Kim Fickett

With fall arriving on Sept. 22, it’s the perfect time to freshen up and declutter your home and yard. 

The City of Akron will hold its annual Fall Clean Up days on Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27.

The Akron Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante 

Kim Meyers, a certified veterinary technician and groomer, opened her traveling pet salon, You Filthy Animal, six months ago. She travels throughout the Siouxland area offering pet grooming services. 

The Akron Hometowner 

Sex trafficking can occur anywhere 

By Sabrina Escalante 

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

The Akron Public Library team is brainstorming ways to keep children active in the library and increase their reading drive by introducing their Back to School Reading Challenge. 

Kim Fickett

Simply put, it’s a masterpiece. 

By Kim Fickett

The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors meeting got a little heated on Tuesday, Aug. 26, in a discussion surrounding an opioid funds funding request by Merrill Ambulance.

By Kim Fickett

It’s all about the kids. That is the inspiration behind the idea to form a National History Day (NHD) Booster Club at Akron-Westfield.

By Kim Fickett

Who’s ready to get down in the dirt? That’s right, the second annual Spink Shootout is being held Sept. 13-14.

By Kim Fickett

An initial list of specifications for the new EMA/Sheriff storage building to be located on the Plymouth County Law Enforcement campus was reviewed by the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Aug. 26 meeting.