The Plymouth County Veteran Affairs (VA) Office has been busy over the last 12 months. Jim Jones, who serves as the Office’s Director, provided an update at the County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Oct. 29. 

By Sabrina Escalante
Akron Hometowner

The Akron-Westfield school participated in the nationwide week-long celebration of Red Ribbon Week, October 21- 25, to help spread awareness of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

By Cassandra Kyser
Akron Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante
Akron Hometowner

The Akron Public Library hosted its highly anticipated annual event, the Monster Mash, on Oct. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. This festive gathering showcased a variety of fun-filled activities for all ages. Attendees had the chance to participate in an exciting costume contest, where creative outfits were celebrated with prizes. The event welcomed 59 attendees.

By Sabrina Escalante
Akron Hometowner

The Plymouth County Auditor’s Office will be open for voting an absentee ballot in-person for the General Election, on Saturday, November 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The Auditor’s office is located on the 2nd floor of the Plymouth County Courthouse.

By Cassandra Kyser
Akron Hometowner

The Westfield City Council began their October meeting by approving this meeting’s agenda and the minutes from September’s meeting. Next, Council members reviewed bills that needed to be paid.

Much of the meeting was focused on FEMA funding and flood damage repairs.

By Cassandra Kyser
Akron Hometowner

The Akron-Westfield School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Oct. 14. The following individuals were present: Board Members Hawkins, Martinsen, Mathistad, Tucker, Schoenfelder, Jordt, and Von Hagel;  Administrators Derek Briggs, Michelle Henrich, and Jeremy Mills; and Elizabeth Robbins.

By Cassandra Kyser
Akron Hometowner

The Akron Care Center Board began their October meeting by discussing the Care Center’s annual audit. Williams & Company, P.C., Certified Public Accountants conducted the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024.

By Sabrina Escalante
Akron Hometowner

The United Nations officially designated the month of October as the International Month of Mental Health to increase awareness about mental health issues and promote a better understanding of mental illnesses. This initiative seeks to encourage individuals who are grappling with mental health challenges to seek the support and assistance they need.

By Sabrina Escalante
Akron Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante
Akron Hometowner

By Cassandra Kyser
Akron Hometowner

The Akron City Council began their monthly meeting by approving the agenda. The Council also approved minutes from their Sept. 17 meeting, the Sept. 2024 Clerk’s Report, and past Park Board Meeting minutes.

By Sabrina Escalante
Akron Hometowner

Pick Supply, LLC, is an exciting new addition to our town. The company was founded by Alex and Mallory Pick, who established their business on August 8, operating right out of their home in Akron. Pick Supply specializes in providing locally made companion animal feed products in the Siouxland Area.

By Cassandra Kyser
Akron Hometowner

Breast cancer will touch most people’s lives at some point. An average of 21 women are diagnosed annually in Plymouth County, according to the National Cancer Institute. Throughout Iowa, 2,692 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

By Cassandra Kyser
Akron Hometowner

County Engineer Tom Rohe provided an email update on damage in Westfield’s Drainage District. As discussed at the Sept. 24 Board of Supervisors meeting, both Westfield’s lagoon berm and a dike on adjacent private property owned by Bill Michael are in need of repairs.

By Sabrina Escalante
Akron Hometowner

The Akron Public Library will host its most popular annual event, the Monster Mash, on Oct. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. The event features a costume contest, games, prizes, spooky books, movie time, and snacks.