The Akron Hometowner

11/30/2025

Snap fun photos of you and your kiddos or furry friends enjoying the snow for your chance to be in this week’s paper.

11/29/2025

Send us your snow photos to make this weeks paper ❄️ ⛄️

11/28/2025

Ready for the storm?

Latest computer model from this morning (Nov. 28th AM) showing a healthy amount of SNOWFALL for our first major winter storm!

11/28/2025

⚠️ Make sure you’re prepared ahead of today’s storm.

The majority of southeast South Dakota will receive 4 to 7 inches of snowfall today through Saturday. Heavier amounts of 5 to 12 inches are expected further east and southeast in southwest Minnesota, northwest Iowa, and northeast Nebraska. Some locations in northwest Iowa, especially southeast of Sioux City, Le Mars, and Spencer, could exceed a foot of snowfall. A light glaze of ice from freezing drizzle Friday afternoon and night is also expected near the Missouri River Valley and US Highway 20. After periods of moderate to heavy snowfall today, Saturday snowfall should be lighter, but possibly also blowing and drifting.

11/28/2025

11/28/2025

11/27/2025

Hey folks, this Post-Thanksgiving Winter Storm is going to be a large, regional event, with plenty of snowfall.

This storm will begin Friday morning, progress southeast across Iowa during the day, and persist through much of Saturday.

Dangerous to impossible travel will be possible. Keep an eye on the latest road conditions at https://safetravelusa.com .

11/27/2025

While there have been slight shifts in the potential location of heavier snowfall, the general forecast for an impactful winter storm remains on track for Friday into Saturday night. Post-holiday travel conditions will quickly deteriorate through Friday afternoon and evening, with accumulating snow continuing through the day Saturday. The Winter Storm Watch has been expanded to include most of southeast South Dakota, northeast Nebraska, far southern Minnesota and nearly all of Iowa. Continue to monitor the forecast closely and be prepared to alter your travel plans.

11/27/2025

Calling all Clark Griswald enthusiasts!

By Kim Fickett Calling all Clark Griswald enthusiasts!

11/27/2025

A call to service at a very young age has led to Mackenzie Schram being the youngest president in the Akron Lions Club organizational history.

By Kim Fickett A call to service at a very young age has led to Mackenzie Schram being the youngest president in the Akron Lions Club organizational history.

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Hometowner! May your day be filled with family, food, warmth, and blessings!