Chris Nelson

Submitted by admin on 8 June 2023
Chris Nelson is the President and CEO of Nelson Media Company. Founded in 2020, Chris saw a need for local media marketing and storytelling. As a television meteorologist with nearly a decade in the industry, he harnessed those experiences to quickly grow NMC into an organization that serves clients across the Midwest and the nation. Chris is passionate about helping clients connect with their customers. He describes himself as a visionary and continues to grow the NMC brand, venturing into the newspaper industry in 2021.
News 19 January 2026
Giving back to the community who shaped her: Krohn steps into role as chamber director

By Kim Fickett

The new year also brought a new executive director for the Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce.

Erica Krohn, who began her duties on Monday, Jan. 5, will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to advance the chamber’s mission.

News 19 January 2026
TeBrink: Marshals revenue takes a hit

By Kim Fickett

Plymouth County Sheriff Jeff TeBrink was present at the Tuesday, Jan. 13 Plymouth County Board of Supervisors meeting with his quarterly report.

News 19 January 2026
Auditions set for Akron’s Got Talent on Jan. 25

By Kim Fickett

After a decade, Akron’s Got Talent is returning to the Akron Opera House stage at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21.

News 19 January 2026
A-W to start passing along transaction fees

By Kim Fickett

Beginning Monday, Jan. 19, the Akron-Westfield School District will begin assessing a $3 flat rate on all electronic transactions made through JMC, the student management portal used to allow online payments.

News 19 January 2026
Wendel joins Akron Police force

By Kim Fickett

A resident of Akron has recently joined the Akron Police Department.

Conner Wendel began with the department on Dec. 14.

News 19 January 2026
Supervisors approve addition of deputy 

By Kim Fickett

Following a presentation by Plymouth County Lieutenant Jake Wingert at the Tuesday, Jan. 13 Board of Supervisors meeting, one thing was clear — a need for an additional deputy.

News 18 January 2026
Britton Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic set to close in Akron

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

After 25 years of providing residents in the Akron-Westfield area with dedicated chiropractic and rehabilitation services, Dr. Bradley Britton will be closing the doors to Britton Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic on Jan. 28. 

Sports 16 January 2026
Girls wrestlers go 4-1 in home duals

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

 

The Akron-Westfield girls’ wrestling team seems to have turned a corner in dual meets.

 

The squad had an impressive 4-1 record during a six-team home meet on Jan. 8.

 

Sports 16 January 2026
A-W boys fall twice on court

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer

 

In a season in which wins haven’t been reflected in their record, the Akron-Westfield boys’ basketball team is picking small wins with their effort.

 

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