The Akron Hometowner

10/11/2025

Gusty southerly winds, lower humidity, and rapid drying of fire fuels and crops will lead to elevated fire danger through the weekend. Use extreme caution if spending time outside or working in farm fields. Know what you will do in case a spark starts a wildfire.

10/10/2025

Akron business has stepped up in a considerable way to help make the dream of an Akron-Westfield wrestling practice facility a reality.

By Kim Fickett Akron business has stepped up in a considerable way to help make the dream of an Akron-Westfield wrestling practice facility a reality.

10/10/2025

Missed last week's business spotlight? No worries, click the link to read about Appley's Orchard!
http://akronhometowner.com/business-spotlight-appleys-orchard

10/09/2025

Oct. 10 issue is on newsstands today!

🌟 Peoples Bank pledges to wrestling facility
🌟 “Game On” - Homecoming coverage 2025
🌟 A look at your candidates: Akron Care Center
🌟 Lazy H plans expansion
🌟 Westerners on the gridiron, court and course
🌟 Westfield church prepares for annual harvest dinner

… and so much more! Grab your issue today!

10/09/2025

Click the link to read about the completion of phase one of the Akron Recreational Trail.
http://akronhometowner.com/akron-recreational-trail

10/08/2025

🔥Fire Escspe Plan 🪜

Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds.

🚪A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire.
⏰Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home.
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Pull together everyone in your household and make a plan.
🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️Walk through your home and inspect all possible exits and escape routes.
🪟Households with children should consider drawing a floor plan of your home, marking two ways out of each room, including windows and doors.

10/07/2025

🚨Smoke Alarms 🚨

When installed properly and maintained they can reduce the amount of damage and save lives!

✳️Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home. Install alarms in the basement.
✳️It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms so that when one smoke alarm sounds, they all sound.
✳️Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.
✳️A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.
✳️Working smoke alarms are an important part of a home fire escape plan.

10/06/2025

After more than a year of discussions, a bid has been approved for the new EMA/Sheriff storage building to be located on the Plymouth County Law Enforcement campus.
The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved the bid from Sitzmann Construction from Le Mars, at its Tuesday, Sept. 23 meeting.

By Kim Fickett After more than a year of discussions, a bid has been approved for the new EMA/Sheriff storage building to be located on the Plymouth County Law Enforcement campus. The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved the bid from Sitzmann Construction from Le Mars, at its Tuesday, Sept....

10/05/2025

Akron Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” the week of Oct. 5-11.

By Kim Fickett Akron Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” the week of Oct. 5-11.

10/05/2025

Can you imagine not having shoes?
This is the question the Akron Lions Club wants to put at the forefront of everyone’s mind with their recent collection efforts.

By Kim Fickett Can you imagine not having shoes? This is the question the Akron Lions Club wants to put at the forefront of everyone’s mind with their recent collection efforts.

10/04/2025

10/04/2025

“Volunteering is the ultimate expression of community spirit.”
This sentiment by Colin Powell is the same sentiment that fuels a new program recently launched by the Akron and Westfield Growth Alliance (AWGA).

By Kim Fickett “Volunteering is the ultimate expression of community spirit.” This sentiment by Colin Powell is the same sentiment that fuels a new program recently launched by the Akron and Westfield Growth Alliance (AWGA).