By: Akron Hometowner Staff

The Akron Opera House recently received a $500 donation from the St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus Council #12448. Funds will go towards the Opera House restoration and renovation fund and be used toward the replacement of the opera house roof. Completion of the roof project is scheduled for late 2023 or early 2024, pending contractor timing. 

The 2023 season of the Akron Area Farmers Market saw growth in vendor numbers and attendees -- despite several nights of 100-plus heat index warnings. Throughout the season there were more than 35 vendors who sold their wares.

The Board of Directors thanks the community for support of the market and its programs.

Recently Williams & Company, P.C. released an audit report on Akron Care Center, Inc., Akron, Iowa.

By Dodie Hook

Whether in town or in the country, the fall colors are proudly displayed everywhere. Look around and take in the beauty of nature. The trees have enjoyed the above normal temperatures this week, but it looks like cooler temperatures are on the way.

By: Akron Hometowner Staff

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner 

Unemployment rates are low and businesses everywhere are competing for skilled workers. Combine that competitive job market with fewer people choosing to go into the education career field, and it’s a potential problem with an elusive solution. 

Exploring Eden Valley Apple Orchard and Adonis Berry Farm in Akron 

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner  

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner 

By Dodie Hook

The food was abundant, the crowd immense, and the talent outstanding at First Baptist Church’s annual Autumn Harvest Festival Oct. 14. It all started at 4 p.m. with bouncy houses for the young and young at heart, followed by the delicious supper, and ending with a glorious concert.

By Jennifer Wendel

By Karl Jones

Things are going to get spooky at the Akron Public Library in October as several fall events have been planned, including their annual Monster Mash.

Correction regarding happenings at the Akron City Council 

By Karl Jones

Last week in our article on the Akron City Council, a statement was read during the meeting that claimed that the Akron City Clerk was behind on financial reports regarding the Akron Public Library. Due to the audio from the meeting getting compressed during transfer, I mistook the statement to be about the Library Director being behind on the reports.

Akron Care Center prepares to search for new administrator 

By Karl Jones

On September 19, the administrator of the Akron Care Center (ACC) Patricia Raasch submitted her resignation to the ACC Board. Raasch resigned of her own accord and the board accepted the request, looking to the future.

Plymouth County Board of Supervisors discuss zoning changes

By Karl Jones

On September 19, the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors reviewed some proposed changes to the county’s zoning ordinance.

Peyton Nicholson and Carter Wilken were named Akron-Westfield Homecoming queen and king at Coronation held Sept. 28. Josie Smith and Ashton McCully were named first attendants. In the front are A-W crown bearers kindergartners Case Schoenfelder and Kayghen Morehead.