By Kim Fickett

For the first time in recent Le Mars history, a run-off election had to be held on Dec. 2 to determine the winner of the mayor’s race.

Red’s Printing Company, a trusted presence in Le Mars for over four decades, is pleased to welcome Margaret “Maggie” Catton as its new owner.

By Kim Fickett

For Kim Hansen, at-risk coordinator with Akron-Westfield School District, it’s all about “helping the students be successful.”

By Kim Fickett

Another lengthy and lively discussion surrounding raises for elected officials, department heads, and staff, for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, insured at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 Plymouth County Board of Supervisors meeting.

By Kim Fickett

Budget planning is well underway at the county level, and the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors dug into a conversation on a salary increase for elected officials, department heads, and staff, for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, at its Tuesday, Dec. 9 meeting.

By Kim Fickett

“Put a freeze on winter fires.”

That is the message the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is putting out this year as the winter season is just beginning.

By Kim Fickett

For the past four years, Megan Peterson has loved that her role as an elementary teacher leader with Akron-Westfield is never limited.

By Kim Fickett

In October, Akron-Westfield School District was one of four community organizations gifted with a donation by Helen Raymond on behalf of her parents, John and Mary Lucken.

By Kim Fickett

The library directors from each of the county’s five libraries went before the Plymouth County Supervisors on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to make their funding request for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Le Mars Library Director Shirley Taylor spoke on behalf of the group.

By Kim Fickett

After six months of being open, the demand for a quick-access healthcare facility has proven evident in Plymouth County.

By Kim Fickett

The new equestrian campground being constructed on the north side of the Hillview Recreation Area, 25601 County Road C-60, Plymouth County, is nearing completion.

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

GFWC/IA Friendship and Service Club has officially announced its most recent and final gifts for the year to various community and school organizations, all thanks to the annual Great Akron Scarecrow Festival. 

By Sabrina Escalante 
The Akron Hometowner 

By Kim Fickett

With our first taste of winter already in the books for the season, the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office would like to offer some important reminders for motorists.

By Kim Fickett

With the winter season upon us, the Plymouth County Roads Department is in full gear tending to the county roads for the winter season.