By Sabrina Escalante

The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors tackled a wide range of topics during its recent meeting, including rural land subdivisions, emergency communications, county finances and a proposal aimed at improving safety and respect during funeral processions near local cemeteries.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

When her team pulled off a pair of victories in the MOC Tournament in early June, Akron-Westfield softball coach Rachel Harris knew it would be a big turning point in the season.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

A phenomenal senior season on the diamond showed that William Hartman is more than ready to play college baseball.

The Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante

For generations, the Plymouth County Fair has been more than just a summer event. The fair has been a place where traditions are passed from one generation to the next, friendships are strengthened, and the agricultural heritage of Plymouth County is celebrated.

By Sabrina Escalante

With August around the corner, Akron residents are preparing for one of summer’s most anticipated events and traditions in northwest Iowa, the Plymouth County Fair.

The Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

The Akron-Westfield Board of Education approved several annual items and personnel contracts during its regular meeting

July 13, preparing for the start of the 2026-27 school year. 

LE MARS — Police canine teams from across the region will put their training and teamwork to the test later this month as the Le Mars Police Department and Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office host the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) Region 21 PD1 Trials.

Deputy Ayden Hoag was sworn in as the newest member of the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office. The department congratulated Hoag and thanked the deputy for serving the citizens of Plymouth County. 

On Wednesday, July 15, 15-year-old Ben St. Pierre hit a hole in one on hole No. 6 using his pitching wedge. Witnesses were Conner and Cael Morrow. Kara Vander Hamm from Peoples Bank awarding Ben his putter. (Photo courtesy of Peoples Bank)