Believing the grass is greener where you water it, rather than on the other side, the community leaders of Akron are continuously looking for ideas to make the small town flourish.

Having a population of 1,125 in the 2020 census, the economy still remains strong with its flourishing and unique restaurants, businesses, doctors offices and more. 

By using its rich history to make for a better future, the Town of Akron and the Akron Chamber of Commerce is now taking the next step towards an even stronger economy. Partnering together, community leaders have submitted forms to designate many of the town's commercial and residential structures to be part of the National Registration of Historic Places. 

According to Lori Tilden-Gieger, the decision was pretty easy. 

Having applied for the National Registration of Historic Places earlier this spring, Gieger says it will be worth the wait once everything is approved in the next few months.

If approved, residents and business owners on the registration will be able to not only recieve historical tax credits, but also grant money for preservation and restoration. 

As Akron continues to thrive, Gieger says she can't help but think the town's tradition of 'neighbors helping neighbors,' has something to do with that. The tradition, Gieger says, is something that has been passed down since the settlers.