Strong to severe thunderstorms swept through Akron last night, bringing wind gusts reported to be over 70 mph and causing widespread tree damage across town. Crews began cleanup early this morning as ...

“Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community.” That’s the message the Iowa Dept. of Health and Human Services is sending, after eight cases of measles have ...

With less than a month until school resumes, the administrators at Akron-Westfield School District are busy preparing to welcome students back. The new cell phone policy and break/fix insurance were ...

Past news from the files of the Akron Register-Tribune & The Akron Hometowner, for the week current week in 1905 through 2015.

Kayla Tindall, one of the most dominant pitchers to ever step in the circle for Akron-Westfield, is now in the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) Softball Hall of Fame. Tindall, along with ...

The 2025 Akron-Westfield softball team proved once again they are one of the top programs in the state, as first year head coach Rachel Harris continued the Westerners’ winning ways.

No question will get more varied answers than, “How is this year’s corn crop doing?” Two local men who work in agribusiness share their thoughts on the 2025 crop.