“Life is a song. Sing it.” This is the motto that Morgan Higman has lived by since uttering her first words. Find out what inspires her, and what's next for the 2025 Akron-Westfield graduate.

As the Akron Lions’ Club Vice District Governor, Ford was honored at the MD9 State Convention in June for her work on the frontlines and behind the scenes. The Spark Plug Award is an honor bestowed ...

Some numbers just tell a story, and for the Plymouth County Fair, 22 is a story worth telling. In fact, it’s a tale worthy of royalty. The story centers on Akron, Iowa, where 22 of the county’s 59 ...

Following last week’s approval of a request by Le Mars Fire-Rescue to purchase a state-of-the-art defibrillator with dollars from a national opioid settlement, the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors ...

When the Akron-Westfield (A-W) Class of 2025 graduated in May, not one, not two, but seven valedictorians were recognized.

Article highlights from this week in 1905 through 2015, from the files of the Akron Register-Tribune and the Akron Hometowner.

Akron-Westfield School District is participating in Seamless Summer Option, a nationwide program that serves free breakfast and lunch to those 0-18, Monday through Friday. These meals are available to ...

Mother Nature kept the Plymouth County Iowa Fair Board on their toes. Find out how the board prepared for the 2025 fair, and what new events and activities fairgoers have to look forward to.