By Kim Fickett

Demolition of a piece of the Akron skyline began on Tuesday, May 26.

Central Valley Ag will spend the next two weeks demolishing the white grain elevator that has stood as a community landmark since 1954.

By Kim Fickett

Incumbent Craig Anderson has been reelected to the District 4 Plymouth County Supervisor’s seat.

Anderson was opposed by Randy Kroksh of Akron in the only contested county race during the June 2 primary election.

By Kim Fickett

A typical summer day in June of 2024 quickly became atypical when Amy Small received a Facebook message from a friend.

It was this message that shook Amy to her very core and came at the perfect time. However, they didn’t realize it yet.

By Kim Fickett

Akron Care Center residents and their families will once again see a rate increase for fiscal year 2027, beginning July 1.

The option to vote an in-person absentee ballot for either the Republican or Democratic Party Primary Elections will be available from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 30, in the Plymouth County Auditor’s office on the 2nd floor of the courthouse. Voters should use the north lower entrance into the courthouse on Saturday. 

By Kim Fickett

Plymouth County’s main thoroughfare saw a major speed reduction last week.

By Kim Fickett

Calling all vendors! Organizers of the Great Akron Scarecrow Festival are actively looking to fill the vendor openings for this year’s fall festival.

The Akron Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante

Robert D. Frerichs has been formally serving the Akron community since 1975 as a member of the Park Board. In December 2025, 600 meetings later, Frerichs decided it was time to pass the torch to the next generation to serve their community.

By Kim Fickett

It’s official. This year’s Plymouth County fairgoers can now purchase their tickets online in advance.

By Kim Fickett

It was a relatively low-key meeting for the Akron-Westfield School Board on Monday, May 11.

By Kim Fickett

Grab your swimsuits, beach towels, and flip flops because you guessed it, the Akron Family Aquatic Center is scheduled to open for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 23, weather permitting.

By Kim Fickett

Albert E Hoschler Post 186 Commander Jason Jager announced the annual observance of Memorial Day will be commemorated with a program in the city park at 10:30 a.m., on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, in Akron. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held at the Akron-Westfield School.

By Kim Fickett

The Le Mars Police Department is under new leadership, at least for the interim.

Assistant Police Chief Justin Daale was appointed interim chief on May 5 following the retirement of Chief Kevin Vande Vegte.

By Kim Fickett

Through small, selfless actions, Akron-Westfield 9-12th grade students spent Monday, May 4, helping to transform their little corner of the world in which they call home.