Budget planning is well underway at the county level, and the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors dug into a conversation on a salary increase for elected officials, department heads, and staff, for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, at its Tuesday, Dec. 9 meeting.
In October, Akron-Westfield School District was one of four community organizations gifted with a donation by Helen Raymond on behalf of her parents, John and Mary Lucken.
The library directors from each of the county’s five libraries went before the Plymouth County Supervisors on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to make their funding request for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Le Mars Library Director Shirley Taylor spoke on behalf of the group.
The new equestrian campground being constructed on the north side of the Hillview Recreation Area, 25601 County Road C-60, Plymouth County, is nearing completion.
GFWC/IA Friendship and Service Club has officially announced its most recent and final gifts for the year to various community and school organizations, all thanks to the annual Great Akron Scarecrow Festival.
With our first taste of winter already in the books for the season, the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office would like to offer some important reminders for motorists.
More than 60 uniquely designed Christmas trees will be on display as part of the inaugural Plymouth County Museum Festival of Trees.
The event, which will run for three consecutive weekends, opened Nov. 29 during Christmas in Hometown Le Mars. The event will continue at the museum from 5-8 p.m., Dec. 6-7 and 13-14.
As the calendar flips into December, the Akron Area Chamber of Commerce is putting its final touches on the annual Hometown Christmas event from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3.
