By: Sabrina Escalante
 

By: Sabrina Escalante 

During the recent Akron City Council meeting on August 7, 2024, Mayor Brent James officially selected Joel Bertrand to serve as the police chief, provided he meets all the requirements set forth by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA).

Union Creek Lutheran Church celebrates 150 years

The 94th annual Union County Fair was held Aug. 1-3 in Alcester, SD. It was a hot one but that didn’t stop the fun!

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The Plymouth County Fair was held July 24-28 at the fairgrounds in Le Mars. Fair goers and participants endured the hot weather to enjoy “The best five days of summer!” The Plymouth County Fair is one of the largest county fairs in the state of Iowa.

Work has begun on the first stage of the Akron Parks and Recreation trail paving project. The first leg, along the west side of the golf course, will be .5 miles.

Akron Farmer’s Market committee members Kaylene Hawkins and Sarah Jager along with Kaylene’s son, Richard, thanked sponsors for support at the August 7 Farmers Market.

BY SABRINA ESCALANTE

Akron Hometowner

The Akron Public Library is thrilled to welcome back a familiar face as their new Children’s librarian. Amber Cluts, a resident of Elk Point, has been rehired to fulfill a vital position in the library, meeting the need for a dedicated and experienced professional to inspire and educate young readers.

BY SABRINA ESCALANTE

Akron Hometowner

Since its inception in 1999, Peoples Bank of Akron has been unwavering in its commitment to serving the local community for 25 years. From its humble beginnings in a temporary building, the bank has evolved and grown, always with the local community at the heart of its operations, providing exceptional customer service and support.

The Akron Lion's Club is egretfully ending its paper recycling project after over 40 years. During that time it is estimated that around 1,000 tons of paper was kept from the landfill by this program, aided by the community, A-W FFA, and Heyl Trucking.

The Paper Barn is in need of major repair and the recent flood further damaged it and the paper it contained. There has also been a major decrease in the amount of paper received.

About six alumni and one high school volunteer met July 17 to address labels and put stamps on over 800 “Save the Date” postcards for the 2025 reunion. Notifications were only sent to classes 1945-1980.

Hopefully by now, individuals are receiving their postcards and putting the dates on their calendars.

By: Sabrina Escalante 

By: Sabrina Escalante 

Sally Vreugdenhil is turning 90 on August 13.  Please help her celebrate by sending birthday wishes to:

Sally Vreugdenhil

311 Lee Drive

Alcester, SD  57001

BY SABRINA ESCALANTE

Akron Hometowner

Work continues at the Akron-Westfield football field and is getting closer to completion. The school is planning an Open House for the public to come see all the new construction August 19 at 6:30 p.m. Watch for more details.