Johnson Juniors 4-H team up with Park Board for blue ribbon project
By Cassandra Kyser Gavin Hillrichs, Tara Oltmanns, Elijah Oetken, and Libbie Philips teamed up with the Akron Park Board to plant flowers along Reed St. and in the City Park. “They als…
Akron-Westfield FFA members reflect on ‘the best 5 days of summer’
By Cassandra Kyser The Plymouth County Iowa Fair is only five days out of the year, but the memories can last a lifetime. After the rush of excitement of fair time was over, members of…
Law Enforcement Center project moves forward
New building to house mobile command center, vehicles kept as evidence By Kim Fickett A project involving the construction of a new building at the Plymouth County Law Enforcement Cent…
'The farthest west is the best': Westfield alumni to hold reunion
By Sabrina Escalante The Westfield Panthers are set to hold their reunion on Aug. 9 at the Westfield Community Center, bringing together former students and teachers to celebrate thei…
Sheriff TeBrink shares quarterly report with supervisors
By Kim Fickett Plymouth County Sheriff Jeff TeBrink was present at the Tuesday, July 22 Plymouth County Board of Supervisors meeting with his quarterly report. TeBrink began his report…
Supervisors OK Akron church permit request
By Kim Fickett A permit request by the First Baptist Church of Akron to outlet water into the county’s Drainage District #2 was in front of the Plymouth County Drainage District Board …
New Airbnb fills need for more local lodging
By Kim Fickett After hearing frustrations over insufficient lodging options in the area, friends Jennifer Hart and Stephanie Cacioppo saw an opportunity to capitalize on the untapped m…
Remembering Dr. Joseph P. Trotzig
Akron alumni donate benches in his honor By Cassandra Kyser Earlier this summer, Akron alumni purchased and installed three benches in honor of the late Dr. Joseph P. Trotzig. These be…
Windstorm Leaves Trail of Damage Across Akron
Strong to severe thunderstorms swept through Akron last night, bringing wind gusts reported to be over 70 mph and causing widespread tree damage across town. Crews began cleanup early …
Measles case confirmed in Western Iowa: What to know about symptoms, vaccinations
By Cassandra Kyser “Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community.” That’s the message the Iowa Dept. of Health and Human Services (HSS) is s…
A-W changes cell phone policy for 2025-26 school year
By Kim Fickett With less than a month until school resumes the administrators at Akron-Westfield School District have been busy preparing to welcome students back. At the July school b…
Looking Back - July 25, 2025
Past news from the files of the Akron Register-Tribune & The Akron Hometowner 120 years – July 20, 1905 The past week has been one of sizzling hot weather, the climax being attained Su…
Corn ‘could not look much better’
By Sabrina Escalante No question will get more varied answers than, “How is this year’s corn crop doing?” Some locals believe that area crops are at a growth decline for the season. …
Busy summer for A-W basketball
Boys team working hard as they prepare for season By Brett Newtson bnewtsonsports@gmail.com The Akron-Westfield (A-W) boys basketball team is hard at work preparing for the season. He…
Music is rooted in Higman’s soul
By Kim Fickett “Life is a song. Sing it.” This is the motto that Morgan Higman, a 2025 Akron-Westfield graduate, has lived by since uttering her first words. “My mom had always said th…