By Kim Fickett

The Akron-Westfield (A-W) Youth Wrestling Club has launched a capital campaign towards the construction of a DK-12 wrestling facility at Akron-Westfield School. 

By Kim Fickett

“No one’s a good unsafe driver.” This motto is just one of the messages the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is sharing ahead of its Hands-Free Driving Law that goes into effect on July 1.

By Kim Fickett

City Administrator Dan Rolfes gave the Akron City Council an update on the flooded properties  impacted by the 2024 summer floods.

By Kim Fickett

Who’s ready to “Sparkle like it’s 1776?”

In preparation of celebrating our nation’s Independence Day, the Akron Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its Fourth of July activities.

By Kim Fickett

The 2025-2026 school year calendar was amended by the Akron-Westfield School Board at its Monday, June 9 meeting. 

By Kim Fickett

After a nationwide pandemic cancelled the Akron-Westfield All Class Reunion in 2020, the event is set to return after a decade’s absence.

By Kim Fickett

Following the Tuesday, June 3 Plymouth County Board of Supervisors action to table approving a county funding request by the Le Mars Betterment Foundation, the board came to a conclusion at its June 10 meeting.

By Kim Fickett

A recent growth spurt over the past four years at Akron FBC Church, 300 Country Club Lane, has spurred an expansion project.

By Kim Fickett

The Akron Opera House Board is inviting attendees of the All Class Reunion to step back in time and see history, share memories, and see the plans for the future at their open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 28.

By Kim Fickett

The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors entered into a drainage board meeting at the end of its Tuesday, June 3 meeting to discuss a request by the City of Akron.

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

The Wendel family from Akron has proudly upheld a legacy of military service for three generations. Conner Wendel has followed in the footsteps of his father, Chad Wendel, and grandfather, Walt Wendel, by enlisting to serve his country.

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Thirty seven years, countless students, and many basketball games. 

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

As summer approaches, the Akron Public Library is gearing up to host its annual Summer Reading Program, “Level Up at the Library.” 

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Since 1985, Todd Colt has been an integral part of the Akron-Westfield educational community. Now, he is ready for retirement. "I will be 64 years old this year, and I just thought now was the right time to retire." 

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

Akron-Westfield students in Mike Baker’s math analysis class recently participated in the 16th Annual Rocket Activity. In this event, students were challenged to design and construct rockets to achieve the longest and highest possible flight distance.

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante