By Kim Fickett

A dream that may have seemed out of reach became realized for the Akron-Westfield School District on Monday, April 13.

By Kim Fickett

Modernization and enhancing overall customer service is at the core of the current Security National Bank (SNB) Akron branch project.

By Kim Fickett

The Plymouth County Fair has been named a recipient of the 2026 Paint Iowa Beautiful grants.

By Kim Fickett

“A teacher affects eternity. One can never tell where their influence stops.”

This sentiment is one reflected in Gehlen Catholic’s Teacher of the Year recipient, Alissa Schipper.

By Kim Fickett

Every seat was taken in the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors meeting room on Tuesday, March 31, for the county’s first tax levy public hearing.

By Kim Fickett

“Every girl deserves to be treated like a princess.”

That sentiment will be the case for Akron-Westfield DK-5th grade students taking part in the inaugural Princess Party from 1-4 p.m., April 25, at the school.

By Kim Fickett

An unanimous vote by the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, March 31, has officially downgraded the maintenance level of one roadway in the county. 

By Kim Fickett

It was a successful day at the Iowa Vocal Jazz Championship for Akron-Westfield’s Jazz 1 and Jazz 2 groups in attendance earning a fourth and sixth place finish, respectively.

The 24 students traveled to Greene County High School in Jefferson, Iowa, on Tuesday, March 31 for the 1A event.

By Kim Fickett

Toy enthusiasts will gather on Saturday, April 11, at the Plymouth County Fairgrounds for the first-ever NW Iowa Toy Show.

By Kim Fickett

The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed two new deputies to its team.

It was at the Tuesday, March 31 Board of Supervisors meeting when Sheriff Jeff TeBrink introduced Deputy Kaden Schroeder and Deputy Daniel Calzadillas.

LE MARS — On Saturday, April 11, the 39th annual Friends of Gehlen Catholic Ball will celebrate under the glow of “Friday Night Lights” at the Le Mars Convention Center. 

This year’s event is hosted by General Chairs Brad and Sarah Cave, along with Tyler and Kylie Petty.

By Kim Fickett

A modern retelling of the teachings and life of Jesus Christ is set to take the Akron Opera House stage April 9-12.

By Kim Fickett

Opening a new doorway into its congregation. This is how Union Creek Lutheran Church is celebrating the launch of its website.

For the first time since its inception, the church is confidently stepping into the digital age while honoring its 150 years of faith.

By Kim Fickett

The 2026 Le Mars Fire-Rescue banquet on Saturday, March 28 marked the largest one in its history with around 180 people in attendance.

By Kim Fickett

The June 2 primary will bring five uncontested races in the Plymouth County election.

Supervisor Chairman Don Kass, who represents the majority of the county east of Le Mars including the communities of Remsen, Kingsley, and Oyens, will be seeking his sixth term.