By Kim Fickett

District individual speech contest was a success for this year’s Akron-Westfield participants.

By Kim Fickett

The Akron-Westfield FFA Chapter has made history with 11 of its members recently earning their Iowa Degree, the highest degree the state can bestow upon a member.

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Akron City Council members approved the mayoral appointments for 2026. There are no changes for the mayoral appointments, with the exception of Gary Stowers becoming the Fire Rescue Department’s liaison. 

By Kim FIckett

For the first time since 2018, an Akron-Westfield all-freshmen group to receive All-State Large Group Speech honors traveled to Ames on Feb. 21.

By Kim Fickett

A new face will greet visitors at Hillview Recreation Area as part of the Plymouth County Conservation Department.

Skyler Foley began as the new park ranger in mid-January, and filled a position that was previously vacated.

By Kim Fickett

A new residential area sitting on the northside of Le Mars is now accepting new residents.

Overlook Apartments, 427 4th Ave. N.W., offers a fresh approach to modern living as it combines thoughtful design, and convenient amenities, in its apartments and townhomes.

By Kim Fickett

A new trend rising in popularity will soon be opening a storefront in Akron.

Retro Fuel Co., a nutrition club, will begin offering its assortment of replacement shakes, healthy energy drinks, protein coffee, meal plans, and 1-on-1 health coaching and body scans to the area in mid-March.

By Kim Fickett

Registration is officially open for the 2026 Akron Opera House’s Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Hansel & Gretel.

This year’s production, which will be held at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Saturday, March 14, will be limited to 60 local students from grades 1-7.

By Kim Fickett

For as long as Mark Nuebel can remember, the Le Mars Knights of Columbus have been holding their Lenten Fish Frys, and this year will be no exception.

By Kim Fickett

The Akron-Westfield School Board announced the two public hearing dates to discuss the certified budget for the 2026-2027 school year at its Monday, Feb. 9 meeting.

By Kim Fickett

Wages for Plymouth County employees in 2025 have been released by the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors.

By Kim Fickett

For the members of the Westfield Congregational Church, their annual Lenten Fish Fry is more than a fundraiser, it’s fellowship.

By Kim Fickett

After receiving quotes to add air conditioning to the open class building on the Plymouth County Fairgrounds, the fair board is now exploring its alternatives.

By Kim Fickett

This year’s negotiations between the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors and the County Secondary Roads Department Bargaining Unit were pretty simple.

“Cultivating connection, biodiversity, and peace of mind; one seed at a time.”

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Isabelle Golden, an Akron resident, has always wanted to open her own business. With hard work and support, her dream has now become a reality.  

By Kim Fickett

“No greater love is there than this, to lay down one’s life for his friends.” - John 15:13

It is this Bible verse that has guided Le Mars Fire-Rescue Chief David Schipper over the course of his 38-year career.

This inspiration is also what led to him recently being named the State of Iowa Governor’s Award for commitment to community service recipient.