City sees uptick in golf cart, bicycle violations
By Kim Fickett With the City of Akron receiving several complaints of violations to its golf cart and bicycle ordinances, the city staff wanted to offer some friendly reminders. “The m…
TAG students bring new welcome signs to Akron
By Kim Fickett Travelers passing through Akron will be greeted with some new welcome signs thanks to an ISU (Iowa State University) Extension grant and the hard work of the Akron-Westf…
A-W Class of 2025 readies for the future
By Kim Fickett Akron-Westfield will celebrate the commencement of 56 graduates on Sunday, May 18. This year’s graduation ceremonies will begin at 2 p.m., at the Akron-Westfield High Sc…
A-W alum named SD Small Business of the Year
By Kim Fickett An Akron-Westfield alum was recently honored as the 2025 South Dakota Small Business of the Year. It was on March 14, when Tara Olson, president/owner of Valley Ag Suppl…
A-W goes National with History Day Projects
By Kim Fickett Four National History Day projects from Akron-Westfield were selected to advance to the Nationals Competition June 8-12 in College Park, Maryland. It was at the end of A…
Oltmanns, Terpstra bid farewell to Akron Fire-Rescue
By Kim Fickett After two decades of service on Akron Fire-Rescue, Mark Oltmanns has stepped down. “I felt it was the right time to step back,” Oltmanns told The Hometowner. “We’ve got …
Legion works to relocate flags for Memorial Day
By Kim Fickett Over the course of two weeks, members of the Akron American Legion Post 186 worked to relocate the flag poles in preparation for Memorial Day. For the first time, the fl…
Supervisors increase compensation for election officials
By Kim Fickett The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved compensation for its precinct election officials through 2030 at its Tuesday, April 29 meeting. In a resolution passed …
Legion plans for Avenue of Flags program
Each year at the Memorial Day program, the Albert E. Hoschler American Legion Post 186 dedicates flags from late veterans into the Post’s Avenue of Flags. While families still own the …
DeRochers honored for hands-on approach in Akron
By Kim Fickett Giving back to one’s community is not done for the accolades, it’s done to make the community a better place to live and grow. This is the truth of Corey and Nicolle De…
Akron Fire-Rescue readies for water fights
By Kim Fickett After a several year hiatus, the Akron Fire-Rescue water fights will make their return on Saturday, May 17, at 200 Reed Street, Akron. The event will begin with registra…
Akron to hold Spring Clean Up Days
By Kim Fickett Spring has sprung and it’s the perfect time to freshen up and declutter your home and yard. The City of Akron will hold its annual Spring Clean Up days on Friday, May 2…
Akron council approves ‘25-’26 budget
By Kim Fickett The proposed property tax levy in Akron was uncontested at the Tuesday, April 15 public hearing. “We didn’t have anybody present to ask any questions,” said Akron City C…
A-W Prom heads back to the Roaring ‘20s
By Kim Fickett The 2025 Akron-Westfield prom is gearing up to be the Bee’s Knees on Saturday, May 3. The Roaring ‘20s themed event will begin at 6 p.m. with the grand march at the elem…
A-W board tackles a full agenda
By Kim Fickett The April 14 Akron-Westfield school board meeting brought a full agenda. The 2025-2026 certified budget was brought before the board for their approval. Following the t…
A-W students visit Capitol
By Kim Fickett Akron-Westfield students Saelah Boie, Gianna Greenleaf, Lux Larson, and Cass Moffatt traveled to the Iowa State Capitol on March 31 with Patty Anderson and Jacquilyn Boi…