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By Jennifer Wendel Mrs. Weiland, the school counselor at Akron-Westfield High School, is on a mission to empower seniors for success. In response to her recent email communication, she…

By Jennifer Wendel The Akron community recently showcased its unity by supporting the Akron Community Trail Paving Project Committee's distinctive fundraising initiative, in collaborat…

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner The school year is in full swing and there are new programs to draw in local youth. Children’s Librarian Brooke Loutsch explains how Kid’s Day is a…

A-K cross country coach battles elements in Booneville Backroads Ultra By Greg Bates, Contributing writer  It was like nothing Jerod Bruget had ever experienced. The former U.S. Marine…

Christopher Colt reflects on military service that’s taken him around the world but kept him rooted in Akron. By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner His call to duty started on Christmas…

Experienced group back on gridiron, Westerner football trying to qualify for playoffs for first time since 2018 By Greg Bates, Contributing writer The seniors on this year’s Akron-West…

Solid junior class paces volleyball team; Westerners start year playing really well, in ‘midseason form’ By Greg Bates, Contributing writer After the Akron-Westfield volleyball team pl…

Boys’ cross country returns six of its top runners; Girls’ team consists of just two athletes By Greg Bates, Contributing writer Four years ago when Jerod Bruget helped start up the Ak…

By: Jennifer Wendel In a striking display of technological innovation, Sioux Center Parks Department Director Lee Van Meeteren introduced an ingenious robotic assistant for a trial run…

By: Jennifer Wendel Akron-Westfield High School and its Parent Advisory Committee are working hand in hand to enhance students' educational journey. Alumni parents are leading this col…

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher and Owner “Art is not just pen on paper!” That is according to the Akron Public Library Children’s Librarian. Ms. Brooke, as library patrons know her, is…

By: Jennifer Wendel The Akron Opera House, a historic cornerstone of Akron's cultural heritage, opened its doors to the community on Sunday, August 27, for a much- anticipated Open Hou…

The 2023 Akron-Westfield Homecoming Royalty members are (front row l-r:) King candidates Ian Blowe, Michael Brown, Jack Terpstra, Ben Philips, Ashton McCully, Carter Wilken. (back row …

Western Iowa hits record 122°F heat index By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher and Owner A substantial heat dome extended scorching temperatures and broke previous high records across a wide…

Senior is a four-year starter on gridiron for Westerners By Greg Bates, Contributing writer  In his first three years as a starter on the Akron-Westfield football team, Jack Terpstra w…

By Gary Dickson Back in 2011, members of the National Council for Agricultural Education were puzzled as to why fewer high school students appeared to be exposed to high-quality experi…