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Ready, set, scramble: Lions Club prepares for annual golf outing

By Kim Fickett

If you love to golf, then we have just the event for you.

The Akron Lions Club 28th annual Father’s Day Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, June 15, at the Akron Golf Club.

Curbside recycling has arrived

By Kim Fickett

A new addition of services for Akron residents has begun.

Curbside recycling is now available for all residents who would like to take part.

Supervisors OK budget amendment

By Kim Fickett

The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors received no written or verbal comments regarding a 2024-2025 budget amendment at its Tuesday, May 27 meeting.

Splishin’ and a-Splashin’: Akron Pool opens for the season

By Kim Fickett

Rainy weather around Memorial Day may have delayed the opening of the Akron Family Aquatic Center, but not by much. 

It was only a few days after the targeted opening that the community pool opened for the 2025 season.

Fresh from the farm to your table

By Kim Fickett

For more than 40 years, Akron has hosted a farmers market, and this year will be no different.

This year’s event opens on Wednesday, June 18, from 5-7 p.m. at the Akron City Park.

City moves one step closer to purchasing residences

By Kim Fickett

The Akron City Council voted unanimously to approve paying three of its residents impacted by the 2024 summer floods money for their properties.

Akron Opera House awarded grant
Westfield looks to fill mayor vacancy

By Kim Fickett

The Westfield city council officially accepted Jenny Hartman-Mendoza’s resignation for mayor at its Monday, May 19 meeting. 

Hartman-Mendoza’s official last day was May 16.

Scarecrow Festival puts call out for vendors

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.

Youth wrestling facility gets support of A-W board

By Kim Fickett

Fundraising will soon begin for a new youth wrestling facility in Akron, following a presentation by John Sievert and John Henrich to the Akron-Westfield School Board on Monday, May 12.

Hillview makes way for addition of equestrian campground

By Kim Fickett

Plans are in the works for an equestrian campground on the north side of the Hillview Recreation Area, 25601 County Road C-60, Plymouth County.

County employees honored for years of service

By Kim Fickett

Six Plymouth County employees were honored for their years of service at the Tuesday, May 13 Board of Supervisors meeting.

West honored as Lion of the Year

By Kim Fickett

The May 6 meeting of the Akron Lions Club came with a special recognition. Gina West was named the 2025 Lion of the Year by her fellow members.

Memorial Day program to honor veterans on May 26

By Kim Fickett

 

Ten new flags will be added to Akron’s Avenue of Flags during the Memorial Day program on Monday, May 26.

Leusink files lawsuit against former lawyer, and Le Mars firm

By Kim Fickett

Former Plymouth County Deputy Aaron Leusink has filed a lawsuit against his former attorney and the law firm where he works.

Few sponsorship benches remain at fairgrounds

By Kim Fickett

Only a few sponsorship benches remain available at the Plymouth County Fairgrounds, according to Fair Board Chairman John Ahlers.

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