An initial list of specifications for the new EMA/Sheriff storage building to be located on the Plymouth County Law Enforcement campus was reviewed by the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors at its ...

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 ...

This year, 2024, marks an incredible milestone in Heyl Truck Lines’ history as the company proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary. --- Online Subscribers: Please ...

The Akron-Westfield Youth Wrestling Club continues to help the current and future stars on the mat as they work to improve. The club held a free private camp at A-W School on Aug. 14 and 15, 2025, ...

Six Akron-Westfield golfers made the 2024 War Eagle All Conference golf team. For the boys, Carter Wilken, Jackson Marnach, and Jackson Neubrand all made the First Team. The team finished first in the ...

A couple of weeks ago The Hometowner ran an article about the ash borer being in every county except Emmet County in far northern Iowa. These pictures are to confirm that the ash borer is in Akron as ...

Each year at the Memorial Day program, the Albert E. Hoschler American Legion Post 186 dedicates flags from late veterans into the Post’s Avenue of Flags. While families still own the dedicated flags, ...

Pick Supply started with a humble beginning, when Alex and Mallory Pick founded the company in their garage in August 2024. They have recently moved into 750 Industry Ave. in Akron — creating a new ...

No question will get more varied answers than, “How is this year’s corn crop doing?” Two local men who work in agribusiness share their thoughts on the 2025 ...

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Peoples Bank has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by Iowa Top Workplaces. --- Online Subscribers: Please click here to log in to read this story and access ...

Akron-Westfield had six softball players make the War Eagle All Conference Team. The War Eagle Conference is currently made up of 11 schools all located in Northwest ...