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About Akron, IA

Akron is a farming town in northwest Iowa, about 45 miles from Sioux City via Highway 75 north to Highway 12 east. Most traffic uses Highway 12 for the 12-mile commute to Le Mars or continues to Sioux City for work and shopping. The restored 1913 opera house downtown still hosts live theater productions.

Where is Akron, IA on the map?

Akron, IA is in United States, at 42.827, -96.557 - about 9 km north-east of Westfield, IA.

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The closest airport to Akron, IA is Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field, 59 km (about 53 min by car).

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