Burst of Beauty
BY SHARON FRERICHS Akron Hometowner This week’s pictures feature the abundant Burst of Beauty at 400 Depot Street in Akron. The photos were taken by Jo Sandra Jammerthal. Remember, i…
Allison Nixa receives merit-based scholarship
Akron-Westfield graduate Allison Nixa was one of 21 students to receive a merit-based scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year from the The Tower Family Foundation. In 2024, the Tow…
Akron’s Public Library Summer Reading Program events
BY SABRINA ESCALANTE Akron Hometowner The Summer Reading Program hosted by Akron’s Public Library has been a tremendous success, drawing overwhelming participation from the community. …
Westfield community works together to protect the town
SUBMITTED BY JENNY HARTMAN-MENDOZA Westfield Mayor “My phone rang at 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, June 22. It was Matthew Morehead telling me that the water was coming in behind his home on …
New owners of Hummers give back to community
Donate refrigerator to Westfield Ball Park In Westfield, when a community member puts a call out for a need on Facebook and that call gets answered within a few hours by a local busi…
Eight A-W students vying for Plymouth County Fair king and queen
Akron-Westfield will be well represented in the Plymouth County Fair Royalty. There are three of the four king candidates and five of the 13 queen candidates representing local 4-H or …
County Fairs to come
BY SABRINA ESCALANTE Akron Hometowner Plymouth County Fair The eagerly anticipated Plymouth County Fai r is all set to bring joy and excitement to local communities, kicking off on T…
Annual Utesch tractor ride draws over 70 tractors
By Hank Krause Contributor One of the real summer treats in Akron is the Jim Utesch Tractor Ride. Jim was an avid tractor collector who decided to share it with friends and…
National Honor Society Akron Flood Drive
BY SABRINA ESCALANTE Akron Hometowner Emily Miller, who serves as the sponsor of Akron’s National Honor Society, is a dedicated teacher at Ak ron-We st f ield High School and also ma…
Akron & Westfield Growth Alliance formed to spark ideas, support community projects
New nonprofit launches with GROW Challenge to provide $500 to fund idea that meets community needs A new nonprofit organization has been formed to build on strong momentum that is un…
Locals Seek Flood Relief
By: Sabrina Escalante Akron-Westfield residents are now grappling with the immense challenge of reconstructing their community after the destructive flooding as the water levels gradu…
Akron Area Vacation Bible School 2024
July 29, 2024 - August 1, 2024 5:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 251 Main St Akron, IA 51001 Registrations are due July 19. Take kids deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they’ll experi…
Corrinne Moffatt attends Girls State
Corrinne Moffatt, an upcoming senior at Akron-Westfield Community High School, attended the 2024 Session of the American Legion Auxiliary Iowa Girls State, representing Post 186 of Akr…
WITCC President’s and Dean’s List
Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC), Sioux City, is pleased to announce the President’s List and Dean’s List for the 2024 spring semester. The President’s List is full-time st…
Akron-Westfield’s Devoted Postal Staff
By: Sabrina Escalante The Akron Post Office encountered many issues derived from the recent flooding. Between the 20th and the 22nd of June, the region experienced heavy downpours, le…
Akron-Westfield Student Enlist with 185th Air Refueling Wing
By: Sabrina Escalante During the summer following her first year in high school, Allison Palmer found herself contemplating the possibility of joining the Military. This inclination…