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A-W Board handles routine business

By Kim Fickett

It was a relatively low-key meeting for the Akron-Westfield School Board on Monday, May 11.

Take me to the pool: Akron pool opens for the season

By Kim Fickett

Grab your swimsuits, beach towels, and flip flops because you guessed it, the Akron Family Aquatic Center is scheduled to open for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 23, weather permitting.

Akron to honor vets in Memorial Day program 

By Kim Fickett

Albert E Hoschler Post 186 Commander Jason Jager announced the annual observance of Memorial Day will be commemorated with a program in the city park at 10:30 a.m., on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, in Akron. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held at the Akron-Westfield School.

Daale named Interim Le Mars Police Chief

By Kim Fickett

The Le Mars Police Department is under new leadership, at least for the interim.

Assistant Police Chief Justin Daale was appointed interim chief on May 5 following the retirement of Chief Kevin Vande Vegte.

A-W students give back through service

By Kim Fickett

Through small, selfless actions, Akron-Westfield 9-12th grade students spent Monday, May 4, helping to transform their little corner of the world in which they call home.

Splish’n and Splash’n: AFR water fights return

By Kim Fickett

The second annual Akron Fire-Rescue water fights will return on Saturday, May 30, at 200 Reed St., Akron.

The event will begin with registration opening at 12:30 p.m., followed by the water fights starting at 1 p.m.

Local vets receive Centenarian honor

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Four area veterans were honored at the Akron Care Center on Wednesday, April 29, with the VA Centenarian Recognition. 

An evening of enchantment for A-W

By Kim Fickett

Enchanted, whimsical, dreamlike — these are the vibes this year’s prom will bring to Akron-Westfield as the juniors and seniors step into A Fairy Tale Evening on May 2.

​​​​​​​Summer meals are on the house, again!

By Kim Fickett

For the second consecutive year children 18-years-old and under are going to receive free summer meals thanks to the USDA and State of Iowa.

A-W board signs off on budget, staff salary bump, meal increase

By Kim Fickett

The Akron-Westfield school board approved its certified budget on Monday, April 13.

New ambulance broken in quickly due to high transfer calls

By Kim Fickett

In a matter of three months, Le Mars Fire-Rescue’s (LFR) newest ambulance hit more than 11,000 miles on the rig that was upgraded on Jan. 16 of this year.

Lion’s Club honors community members

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Yellow vests filled the private dining room in La Hacienda Campestre for the Akron Lion Club meeting on Thursday, April 7, as members gathered to conduct their monthly meeting, they also honored various Akron community members.

Over $80,000 awarded to Akron nonprofits

By Kim Fickett

The Akron Community Foundation (ACF), an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation, awarded over $88,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations on Thursday, April 16.

History made: A-W hosts first-ever track meet

By Kim Fickett

A dream that may have seemed out of reach became realized for the Akron-Westfield School District on Monday, April 13.

Akron SNB receives makeover

By Kim Fickett

Modernization and enhancing overall customer service is at the core of the current Security National Bank (SNB) Akron branch project.

Fair named Paint Iowa Beautiful recipient

By Kim Fickett

The Plymouth County Fair has been named a recipient of the 2026 Paint Iowa Beautiful grants.

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