By Kim Fickett

The Akron-Westfield jazz band has been selected to perform amongst the elite in the state.

By Kim Fickett

The greatest fairy tale never told is coming to the Akron Opera House April 10-12.

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss

Danielle: Set this as a pull-out quote

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

March is recognized as Save Your Vision Month, a national observance dedicated to promoting eye health and raising awareness about the importance of regular eye exams. The American Optometric Association (AOA) sponsors this initiative, encouraging individuals to prioritize their vision care.

By Kim Fickett

“Keep your head down, your feet moving, be polite to everyone, stay humble, and never forget where you come from.” 

By Kim Fickett

The USDA and State of Iowa have granted the Akron-Westfield School District approval to offer free meals to anyone 18-years-old and under this summer. 

By Kim Fickett

The March 10 Akron-Westfield School board meeting was mostly routine with some tendered resignations, policy reviews, and new contract offerings.

By Kim Fickett

A shed at a local farmstead was the sole loss of property in a grass fire that ravaged land west of Akron on Friday, Feb. 28.

By Kim Fickett

After a month of contract negotiations, the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors and County Secondary Roads Department have arrived at an agreement.

By Kim Fickett

Wind gusts around 50 mph on Friday, Feb. 28 reignited a brush pile lit from a few days prior, causing a large grass fire west of Akron.

By Kim Fickett

After not offering benches for sponsorship for a number of years, the Plymouth County Fair Board voted at its Thursday, Feb. 13 meeting to bring that option back for fairgoers.

The Akron Hometowner

By Sabrina Escalante

The Prairie Winds Jazz Big Band and Swing Dance Concert on Feb. 1, 2025, was a resounding success, drawing 150 attendees to the historic Akron Opera House. The talented big band performed a lively set, showcasing a variety of jazz standards and swing classics that had everyone on the dance floor.

The Akron Hometowner 

National Iowa Day in Akron

By Sabrina Escalante

National Iowa Day is a special occasion dedicated to honoring the vibrant culture, history, and accomplishments of our state. This year, the celebration will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Honeyhill Shelties, Akron is proud to be the home of Summit. Summit is the reserve best in the all-breed show, multiple best in specialty show, and grand champion gold. Summit goes by Oakdale Honeyhill Vantage Point while competing.

Summit is a top American Kennel Club (AKC) Grand Champion.