The Plymouth County Iowa Fair is only five days out of the year, but the memories last a lifetime. Members of Akron-Westfield FFA shared their favorite memories of the 2025 fair.

Members of the Johnson Juniors 4-H club won a blue ribbon for the gardening project.

As the Akron-Westfield Youth Wrestling Club prepares for their Alumni Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, here is a look back at some of the names and accomplishments of a few wrestlers ...

“Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community.” That’s the message the Iowa Dept. of Health and Human Services is sending, after eight cases of measles have ...

The Akron Hometowner By: Sabrina Escalante To learn more about the fruitful history of Akron, swing by the Akron Area Museum and tour the 14 rooms that hold important artifacts dating back over a ...

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 ...

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.

A project involving the construction of a new building at the Plymouth County Law Enforcement Center in Le Mars, Iowa, has moved into its next phase, following action taken by the Board of Supervisors ...

The 2025 fall sports season is rapidly approaching with football, volleyball, and cross country set to begin games and meets the last week of August.

Strong to severe thunderstorms swept through Akron last night, bringing wind gusts reported to be over 70 mph and causing widespread tree damage across town. Crews began cleanup early this morning as ...