The Akron Hometowner

28/05/2026

Calling all vendors! Organizers of the Great Akron Scarecrow Festival are actively looking to fill the vendor openings for this year’s fall festival.

By Kim Fickett Calling all vendors! Organizers of the Great Akron Scarecrow Festival are actively looking to fill the vendor openings for this year’s fall festival.

28/05/2026

Be sure to keep stop down and check out the water fights this weekend. 💦 What a great way to stay cool in the heat! 🚒

28/05/2026

The primary election on Tuesday, June 2, will see one contested race for the District 4 Plymouth County Supervisor’s race.
Incumbent Craig Anderson of Merrill is being challenged by opponent Randy Kroksh of Akron.
Anderson, a farmer, has served six full terms and is the board’a long-time vice chair. Kroksh, is also a farmer, and former A-W ag teacher and FFA advisor.
The option to vote an in-person absentee ballot for either the Republican or Democratic Party Primary Elections will be available from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 30, in the Plymouth County Auditor’s office on the 2nd floor of the courthouse. Voters should use the north lower entrance into the courthouse on Saturday.
Voters who have already received an absentee ballot by mail, may also return their voted absentee ballot to the auditor’s office during these hours if they prefer delivering their ballot in person, and do not want to mail it back to the auditor.
Any questions regarding the services being offered on Saturday, May 30, for the Primary Elections, may be directed to the Plymouth County Auditor’s Office at 712-546-6100.

28/05/2026

The Akron Hometowner 5/29 issue is NOW ONLINE! Read online at https://www.akronhometowner.com/

28/05/2026

The option to vote an in-person absentee ballot for either the Republican or Democratic Party Primary Elections will be available from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 30.

The option to vote an in-person absentee ballot for either the Republican or Democratic Party Primary Elections will be available from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 30, in the Plymouth County Auditor’s office on the 2nd floor of the courthouse. Voters should use the north lower entrance into the...

28/05/2026

⛳️ Good Luck, Emerson! ⛳️

Good luck to Emerson Gravenish as she competes at the Class 1A State Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29 at Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone, IA!🏌️‍♀️❤️🖤
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We are WESTERNER proud!🖤❤️
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⛳2026 State Golf Tournament Central:
https://ighsau.org/2026-golf-tournament-central

27/05/2026

A typical summer day in June of 2024 quickly became atypical when Amy Small received a Facebook message from a friend.

It was this message that shook Amy to her very core and came at the perfect time. However, they didn’t realize it yet.

By Kim Fickett A typical summer day in June of 2024 quickly became atypical when Amy Small received a Facebook message from a friend. It was this message that shook Amy to her very core and came at the perfect time. However, they didn’t realize it yet.

27/05/2026

Akron Care Center residents and their families will once again see a rate increase for fiscal year 2027, beginning July 1.

On a vote of 3-0, with two board members not in attendance at the May 19 meeting, the board approved increasing the rates by $20 a day.

By Kim Fickett Akron Care Center residents and their families will once again see a rate increase for fiscal year 2027, beginning July 1.

26/05/2026

25/05/2026

Click the link to read about the five decades Robert D. Frerichs has dedicated to serving the Akron community.
http://akronhometowner.com/five-decades-serving-akron-community

25/05/2026

Today we remember and honor the men and women who have given their lives for our country and the freedoms we treasure today. ❤️🤍💙