A-W jazz band makes school history
By Kim Fickett The Akron-Westfield jazz band has been selected to perform amongst the elite in the state. Akron-Westfield Instrumental Director Jacob Hecht said the 19 students that co…
Hwy 75 detour begins Monday
By Kim Fickett It was announced at Tuesday’s Plymouth County Board of Supervisors meeting that a major thoroughfare in Plymouth County will experience a two-week detour beginning Monda…
Proposed teacher agreement moves forward
By Kim Fickett The Akron-Westfield School Board and the Akron-Westfield Education Association not only presented their initial proposals on Thursday, March 27, but came to an agreement…
Keep your vision in sight
The Akron Hometowner By: Sabrina Escalante March is recognized as Save Your Vision Month, a national observance dedicated to promoting eye health and raising awareness about the impor…
Celebrating literacy: A-W students join nationwide ‘Read Across America Day’
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss Danielle: Set this as a pull-out quote The Akron Hometowner By…
Local poultry handlers stave off avian flu
The Akron Hometowner By Sabrina Escalante The impact of avian influenza extends beyond just the price of eggs; it also disrupts local supply chains and affects small poultry handlers…
The Friendship and Service Club Writing Contest of 2025
The Akron Hometowner By: Sabrina Escalante The Friendship and Service Club is excited to announce its annual Creative Writing Contest winners, showcasing young writers' talent and cre…
A-W school board tackles routine business
By Kim Fickett The March 10 Akron-Westfield School board meeting was mostly routine with some tendered resignations, policy reviews, and new contract offerings. Superintendent Derek …
Summer meals are on the house
By Kim Fickett The USDA and State of Iowa have granted the Akron-Westfield School District approval to offer free meals to anyone 18-years-old and under this summer. The nationwide …
Bon Appetit: Arreola masters his culinary craft
By Kim Fickett “Keep your head down, your feet moving, be polite to everyone, stay humble, and never forget where you come from.” These are the words of wisdom that have helped cata…
Grass fire leads to property loss
By Kim Fickett A shed at a local farmstead was the sole loss of property in a grass fire that ravaged land west of Akron on Friday, Feb. 28. According to Dodie Hook, it was her famil…
Road crews receive 2.5 percent increase
By Kim Fickett After a month of contract negotiations, the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors and County Secondary Roads Department have arrived at an agreement. It was at the Tuesda…
Fair board brings back bench sponsorships
By Kim Fickett After not offering benches for sponsorship for a number of years, the Plymouth County Fair Board voted at its Thursday, Feb. 13 meeting to bring that option back for fai…
Fire crews battle grass fires amidst high wind speeds
By Kim Fickett Wind gusts around 50 mph on Friday, Feb. 28 reignited a brush pile lit from a few days prior, causing a large grass fire west of Akron. Jamie VanderHelm, Akron Fire-Resc…
Author Michelle Cowan visits Akron Public Library
The Akron Hometowner By Sabrina Escalante On Feb. 11, Michelle Cowan held an engaging presentation of her memoir, “Better, Not Bitter: A Journey from Heartache to Healing” at the Akro…
Get Crafty at the Crafter's Cove
The Akron Hometowner By Sabrina Escalante The Akron Public Library staff is dedicated to enriching the community by introducing new events and programs. One of the latest offerings is…