Allison Nixa awarded scholarship
The GFWC/Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs has awarded Allison Nixa of Akron-Westfield the E. Lucille Miller Music Scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year. Allison was sponsored by th…
A Night in Greece for A-W prom goers
The Akron-Westfield Prom is one for the books. The “A Night in Greece'' theme Prom was held April 27. The first activity was the annual Grand March in the new gym, but prior to that, m…
Ash borer in Akron
A couple of weeks ago The Hometowner ran an article about the ash borer being in every county except Emmet County in far northern Iowa. These pictures are to confirm that the ash …
Legion preparing for Memorial Day
Looking for flags for Avenue of Flags Each year at the annual Memorial Day program in Akron, Albert E. Hoschler Post 186 of the American Legion dedicates flags of deceased veterans int…
SNB donates to A-W Foundation
Security National Bank recently donated $2,500 to the Akron-Westfield Educational Excellence Foundation for use towards the foundation's scholarships for A-W seniors. Pictured is Conni…
Canine Health Month Advice
By Sabrina Escalante Contributing writer April is known nationally as Canine Health as organizations such as FitPaws, Pet Wellbeing, the Humane Society, and PETA aim to illuminate the …
A-W fifth graders complete D.A.R.E.
The Akron-Westfield fifth graders completed and graduated from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program April 12. The program is run by the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Offi…
Morningside students recognized for achievements
The annual Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Honors Convocation was held at Morningside University during which several students and employees were recognized for their academic, co-curricular…
Jersey Boys Sells Out
By Sabrina Escalante Contributing writer The Akron Opera House finished its outstanding Jersey Boys production on April 14 with a Sunday matinee after evening performances April 11, 12…
Wicked weather hits area
Early in the week there was some pretty wicked weather in the area. The wicked weather actually began Monday, April 15 with cooler temperatures and strong winds. Tuesday, a large thun…
2025 ALL-CLASS REUNION PLANNING IS UNDERWAY
The third planning meeting for the Akron/Akron-Westfield All-Class Reunion will be held at the Security National Bank’s meeting room at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Many i…
Skip’s Place: a special room at the care center
Approximately two years ago at the Akron Care Center, a project was started to create a Sensory Room. A Sensory Room is an area dedicated with many objects used to relax or stimulate i…
Tree down
Strong winds April 6 took down a tree in the west side of Riverside Cemetery. Gusts were as high as 35 miles per hour in the area. Along with the wind, there was s little bit of spotty…
Akron's bunny trail
BY SABRINA ESCALANTE Akron Hometowner Akron's Bunny Trail took place on Saturday, March 30, 2024, after the Akron- Westfield's Easter Egg Hunt until noon. Local businesses provided a…
What's Happening
What’s Happening April April 5: JH Track Coed Meet, at Beresford High School, Multiple at 4:00 p.m. April 6: State Solo/Ensemble Contest at Woodbury Central, 9:00 a.m. April 6 – 7: A…