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News 7 July 2025

Pick Supply moves into a new storefront

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Pick Supply started with a humble beginning, when Alex and Mallory Pick founded the company in their garage in August 2024. They have recently moved into 750 Industry Ave. in Akron — creating a new partnership and sharing a storefront with Wendt Repair’s auto repair shop.

News 4 July 2025
2025 All School Reunion class photos: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s
The highlight of the Akron-Westfield 2025 All Class Reunion was the chance to catch up with former classmates. Here are the class photos from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.
News 3 July 2025
Supervisors OK request by Le Mars Fire-Rescue

By Kim Fickett

The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved a request by Le Mars Fire-Rescue to use opioid dollars paid to the county through a national settlement to purchase a state-of-the-art defibrillator for one of its ambulances.

News 3 July 2025
McFarland named Westfield mayor

By Kim Fickett

The City of Westfield has a new mayor following a special council meeting held on Monday, June 30.

Bill McFarland was officially named mayor following a majority vote by the council.

News 3 July 2025
Mural adds a ‘pop of color’ to community

By Kim Fickett

A postcard-style greeting is welcoming visitors to Akron, thanks to local artist Emily Miller.

News 1 July 2025
All School Reunion 2025 - Photos
Alumni from Akron, Westfield and Akron-Westfield converged in Akron on Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28, to reconnect. This is the first time the reunion has been held in 10 years, due to the COVID pandemic canceling the event in 2020. All photos by Kim Fickett.
News 1 July 2025
All School Reunion 2025 - Color Run
Around 150 people enjoyed the All School Reunion's first-ever Color Run on Saturday, June 28. All photos by Kim Fickett.
News 1 July 2025
All School Reunion 2025 - Parade
Hundreds of people descended upon Akron for the All Class Reunion on June 27-28, 2025. One of the many events enjoyed by attendees was the parade down Reed Street. All photos by Kim Fickett.
News 1 July 2025
All School Reunion 2025 - Car Show
The Car Show was another highlight of the reunion. Many people gathered on Saturday to check out all models of vehicles. (Photos by Kim Fickett)
News 1 July 2025
All School Reunion 2025 - Opera House, Military Museum
All photos by Kim Fickett.
News 27 June 2025
A-W students make their mark as top in the nation

By Kim Fickett

Not many students can say they are in the top .5 percent of the nation, but two National History Day groups from Akron-Westfield (A-W) can.

News 27 June 2025
A-W Wrestling Club announces campaign for new facility

By Kim Fickett

The Akron-Westfield (A-W) Youth Wrestling Club has launched a capital campaign towards the construction of a DK-12 wrestling facility at Akron-Westfield School. 

News 27 June 2025
Put your devices down: Hands-free Driving goes into effect July 1

By Kim Fickett

“No one’s a good unsafe driver.” This motto is just one of the messages the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is sharing ahead of its Hands-Free Driving Law that goes into effect on July 1.

News 27 June 2025
Residents accept city offer for flooded properties

By Kim Fickett

City Administrator Dan Rolfes gave the Akron City Council an update on the flooded properties  impacted by the 2024 summer floods.

News 27 June 2025
Break out the sparklers: Fourth of July activities, closures announced

By Kim Fickett

Who’s ready to “Sparkle like it’s 1776?”

In preparation of celebrating our nation’s Independence Day, the Akron Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its Fourth of July activities.

News 27 June 2025
A-W Red Majors ready for post season play
News 20 June 2025
Board amends ‘25-’26 school calendar

By Kim Fickett

The 2025-2026 school year calendar was amended by the Akron-Westfield School Board at its Monday, June 9 meeting. 

News 20 June 2025
Reunion set to return after a decade’s absence

By Kim Fickett

After a nationwide pandemic cancelled the Akron-Westfield All Class Reunion in 2020, the event is set to return after a decade’s absence.

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