Akron News

The 2009 Plymouth County Fair queen and king candidates are, front row -- Caine Westergard, Nicole Seible, Marissa Harvey, Rebecca Van Dam, Jill Ahlers, Angie Breuer and Faith Zenk.

By the numbers, Le Mars leads the county in population growth since 2007, according to estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau last week.

THE PLYMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE MADE TWO ARRESTS IN MAY AFTER INVESTIGATING THE DEATH OF 20-YEAR-OLD NICHOLAS CLAY OF AKRON.

A hometown business is helping make a difference for struggling families. Britton Chiropractic and Rehab Clinic in Akron, Iowa is lending a helping hand to hometown children with a diaper drive through June 26th to support the surrounding community by helping Mid-Sioux Opportunity.

Trials are set for two men charged in the drug overdose death of a northwest Iowa man.

Are you ready for some wholesome family fun? Then the first annual Akron Summer Kickoff Saturday in Akron City Park is the place to be.

Plymouth County schools acknowledged academic excellence by naming valedictorians and salutatorians during graduation ceremonies in May.

The Plymouth County Supervisors Tuesday gave their stamp of approval to extend the duration of a Tax Increment Financing district near Akron another five years.

Plymouth County American Legion and V.F.W. posts will join with others across the United States in Memorial Day services Monday, May 25, to honor the U.S. men and women who served their country in military service with a special tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Della Brouillette of Le Mars displays the quilt she made for the local Red, White and Blue Challenge, with Karla Less looking on.

An Akron, Iowa man died in January after an overdosing on presription drugs and now the alleged suppliers face charges.

Two men face charges after autopsy results show a northwest Iowa man died of a prescription drug overdose.

The Akron-Westfield boys golf team split a double dual with Spalding Catholic and Lawton-Bronson last Thursday in Akron.

Members of the Floyd Valley Federated Garden Club planted a tree outside the new entrance of Le Mars Community School in honor of Arbor Day.

Carla Drost of Alton and Lyle Koehlmoos of Granville attended the first Art Pahl Accordion Festival in 2003.

Each April, HUD celebrates Fair Housing Month. But many people don't know their rights or who they should contact if they believe they've been treated unfairly.

The Akron-Westfield Community School District is considering $100-150,000 worth of proposed budget cuts for the coming school year.

The Akron-Westfield Community School District is considering $100-150,000 worth of proposed budget cuts for the coming school year.

The Akron-Westfield Community School District is considering $100-150,000 worth of proposed budget cuts for the coming school year.

The Akron-Westfield Community School District is considering $100-150,000 worth of proposed budget cuts for the coming school year.