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A-W drops last regular-season game, misses playoffs

By Greg BatesContributing writer With a shot at the playoffs on the line, the Akron-Westfield football team couldn’t shake its losing streak.…

Volleyball takes three straight matches

By Greg BatesContributing writer For the fourth time this season, the Akron-Westfield volleyball team beat West Sioux.But the most recent time…

Busy week for Akron-Westfield runners

By Greg BatesContributing writer The Akron-Westfield runners competed in three meets during a four-day stretch to close out a busy week. …

A-W playing its best volleyball; postseason is next

By Greg BatesContributing writer The Akron-Westfield volleyball team showed last week it is ready for the postseason. The girls won a home…

Runners compete in War Eagle Conference meet

By Greg BatesContributing writer Last week, the Akron-Westfield cross country teams competed in their final regular-season meets of the season.They raced in the MMCRU meet at the Marcus Golf Club on Oct. 12 and followed that up with the War Eagle Conference meet at Otter Valley Country Club…

Westerner runners finally get back on course 

By Greg BatesContributing writer  After having their last three meets cancelled, the Akron-Westfield boys’ and girls’ cross country runners were able to compete in an invite.  They wen…
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A-W volleyball back on track with win

By Greg BatesContributing writer  After suffering three straight losses, the Akron-Westfield volleyball team entered last week on a mission to get back on track. The girls did just tha…
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No. 1 Woodbury Central takes down A-W

By Greg BatesContributing writer  For the second time in the last three weeks, the Akron-Westfield football team had to take on an undefeated opponent. This time it was Woodbury Centra…
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It’s the mash. The monster mash!

The Akron Public Library is inviting all monsters, goblins, and ghouls to their annual Monster Mash event on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2-4 p.m., allowing families plenty of time to attend the…
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Sports

Runners compete in War Eagle Conference meet

By Greg BatesContributing writer Last week, the Akron-Westfield cross country teams competed in their final regular-season meets of the season.They raced in the MMCRU meet at the Marcu…
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Busy week for Akron-Westfield runners

By Greg BatesContributing writer The Akron-Westfield runners competed in three meets during a four-day stretch to close out a busy week. All the races should be advantageous when the p…
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Gaylord Keith Lahr

Gaylord Keith “Corky” Lahr, 82, of Westfield, Iowa, passed away September 5, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, following a sudden illness.Born February 17,…
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Jim Easton

Jim Easton, 90 of Hawarden, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull, Iowa.Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 2…
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Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith, 69, of Akron, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Sanford Vermillion Hospital.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 2, 2…
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Lynda Deeann Olson

Lynda Deeann Olson, 70, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Akron, Iowa. Funeral Service will be 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden, Iowa, …
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It’s the mash. The monster mash!

The Akron Public Library is inviting all monsters, goblins, and ghouls to their annual Monster Mash event on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2-4 p.m., allowing families plenty of time to attend the…
2 minute read

Gaylord Keith Lahr

Gaylord Keith “Corky” Lahr, 82, of Westfield, Iowa, passed away September 5, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, following a sudden illness.Born February 17,…
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Jim Easton

Jim Easton, 90 of Hawarden, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull, Iowa.Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 2…
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Akron Opera House announced 57th season

From big band classics and a murder mystery to children’s theater and a community musical, the Akron Opera House is preparing to fill its historic stage with another season of live ent…
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Mayor Bohlke attempts to hire city attorney

Although the City of Westfield voted for the removal of Mayor Michael Bohlke, he still attempted to hire a city attorney on Thursday, Oct. 8, without the approval of council members. A…
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A mechanic’s last wish

For Peewee Kincaid, cars have been more than a hobby. They have been a lifelong passion built on determination, skill, and decades spent bringing vehicles back to life. That passion re…
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A-W volleyball back on track with win

By Greg BatesContributing writer  After suffering three straight losses, the Akron-Westfield volleyball team entered last week on a mission to get back on track. The girls did just tha…
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No. 1 Woodbury Central takes down A-W

By Greg BatesContributing writer  For the second time in the last three weeks, the Akron-Westfield football team had to take on an undefeated opponent. This time it was Woodbury Centra…
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