By Kim Fickett

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.

By Kim Fickett

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.

By Kim Fickett

After six months of being open, the demand for a quick-access healthcare facility has proven evident in Plymouth County.

By Kim Fickett

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.

By Kim Fickett

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.

By Kim Fickett

For the past four years, Megan Peterson has loved that her role as an elementary teacher leader with Akron-Westfield is never limited.

By Kim Fickett

“Put a freeze on winter fires.”

That is the message the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is putting out this year as the winter season is just beginning.

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

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. 

By Sabrina Escalante 
The Akron Hometowner 

By Kim Fickett

“No kid sleeps on the floor in our town.”

This simple mission by Sleep in Heavenly Peace has helped give thousands of children a safe, warm place to sleep.

By Kim Fickett

A long-standing Christmas tradition is returning for its 54th year, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, in Akron.

The Akron Area Community Christmas Program will once again be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 220 Hardy St.

By Kim Fickett

With the winter season upon us, the Plymouth County Roads Department is in full gear tending to the county roads for the winter season.

By Kim Fickett

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.

By Kim Fickett

For the more than 80 dancers at Akron Center Stage, a much-needed refresh of their practice space was completed early this fall.

By Kim Fickett

A call to service at a very young age has led to Mackenzie Schram being the youngest president in the Akron Lions Club organizational history.

Members of Plymouth County gathered at Willow Creek Golf Course to hear from three of the Republican governor candidates who have thrown their name in the hat for the November 2026 election. The Meet the Candidates forum was hosted by the Plymouth County GOP Central Committee on Nov. 18 in Le Mars. The three candidates in attendance included Adam Steen, Brad Sherman, and Rep. Eddie Andrews.