Musical artist and Akron native, Morgan Higman, is set to return to the area to perform at Fleurish Fest July 19-20 in Elk Point, South Dakota.

A 2025 graduate of Akron-Westfield, Higman will be heading to Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, this fall to pursue her dreams of songwriting and performing.

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.

By Kim Fickett

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

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.

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.

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.

By Kim Fickett

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