The complexities of increased grocery prices
The Akron Hometowner By Sabrina Escalante Local shoppers have noticed price increases on household items and groceries at Maynard's Food Center, the only grocery store in Akron. This c…
Akron’s award-winning show dog
The Akron Hometowner By: Sabrina Escalante Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Honeyhill Shelties, Akron is proud to be the home of Summit. Summit is the reserve best in the all-breed …
Akron-Westfield Jazz band performs at Morningside
The Akron Hometowner By Sabrina Escalante The Akron-Westfield High School Jazz Band performed at the 52nd Morningside Jazz Festival, held from Feb. 4 to 7, 2025, at the Eppley Auditor…
National Iowa Day in Akron
The Akron Hometowner National Iowa Day in Akron By Sabrina Escalante National Iowa Day is a special occasion dedicated to honoring the vibrant culture, history, and accomplishments of…
A swinging, jazzy night at the Akron Opera House
The Akron Hometowner By Sabrina Escalante The Prairie Winds Jazz Big Band and Swing Dance Concert on Feb. 1, 2025, was a resounding success, drawing 150 attendees to the historic Akron…
Vandals destroy home “beyond repair”
Family offering $5,000 reward By Cassandra Kyser In November, a group of individuals caused extensive damage to a house just outside of Akron in Union County, South Dakota. They destro…
Outsourced management won’t affect resident care
“Cutting costs does not mean cutting staff or employee hours” By Cassandra Kyser In late January, the Akron Care Center (ACC) entered into a five-year, full management contract with Ge…
A-W prepares to celebrate FFA Week
By Kim Fickett Akron Hometowner The 65 members of the Akron-Westfield FFA chapter are gearing up to celebrate FFA Week Feb. 15-22. FFA, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, is …
A-W students make successful run at state speech
By Kim Fickett Akron Hometowner After months of preparation, Akron-Westfield students took to the stage on Saturday, Feb. 8 to showcase their talents at the State Speech competition in…
How deep is the mental health pool?
Kass questions state’s new mental health system timeline By Kim Fickett Akron Hometowner An update on what the future will mean for Sioux Rivers Regional Mental Health & Disabilities S…
Burn ban lifted for Plymouth County
By Kim Fickett Akron Hometowner The countywide burn ban that was put into place on Jan. 31, was officially lifted at noon, Wednesday, Feb. 12. Iowa State Fire Marshal Dan Wood issued a…
Akron Care Center confirms five-year management contract
By Cassandra Kyser The Akron Care Center (ACC) Board held three meetings in January: their regular monthly meeting and two special meetings to discuss partnering with Generations Senio…
Akron-Westfield to receive funds from Kenneth Frerichs' estate
By Cassandra Kyser At the Akron-Westfield (A-W) School Board’s January meeting, it was announced that the district will receive approximately $463,000 from the Kenneth Frerichs estate.…
Friendship & Service Club donates to several organizations
By Cassandra Kyser The Friendship & Service Club recently presented donations to Akron Care Center, Akron Children's Center, and Akron Park & Recreation Board. “We are proud to support…
Welcome, Ms. Hailey Wilken
The Akron Hometowner By Sabrina Escalante The Akron Hometowner extends a warm welcome to Hailey Wilken, who is a new preschool teacher at Akron-Westfield (A-W). Her classroom is righ…