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Hiawatha alumni graduates from Concordia University
Lyle Wissman of Hiawatha has earned a Master of Education from Concordia University in Nebraska.
University of Saint Mary Releases the Spring 2025 Dean’s List
LEAVENWORTH, Kansas (May 8, 2025) – University of Saint Mary Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Michelle Metzinger has announced the Spring 2025 Dean’s List. The following USM students ended the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better:
Morrill Public Library kicks off Summer Program May 21
The Morrill Public Library is gearing up for its Summer Library Program “Color Our World.”
USD 415 and USD 430 students visit Brown County Fair Center for Earth Day
Fourth and fifth grade students from Hiawatha USD 415 and Horton USD 430 visited the Brown County Fairgrounds in Horton for a special Earth Day event that took place on Tuesday, May 6.
Horton High School Art Students Shine at 2025 League Art Competitions
Art competitions have long served as a beacon for creative exploration and artistic excellence. For students, these events are much more than opportunities to win prizes—they are formative experiences that contribute significantly to personal, academic, and professional growth. Such art competitions play a pivotal role in student development, enhancing technical skills, nurturing creative confidence, and even shaping future career paths.
Fifteen DWHS Seniors Celebrate Graduation and Awards on May 10
Doniphan West High School honored the Class of 2025 during its graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 10. Fifteen seniors crossed the stage to receive their diplomas, marking the culmination of their high school careers and the beginning of new journeys.
Horton High School Students Win 1st at Northeastern Kansas Regional Art Competitions at Highland Community College for a Second Year in a Row
Several Horton High School art students participated in the Northeastern Kansas Regional Art Invitational and Competition at Highland Community College in Highland Kansas on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Fourteen of the artworks submitted by Horton High School art students earned the school a First Place in competition against other 1A, 2A, and 3A Kansas schools. Over nine hundred artworks were submitted from 45 schools from across the state participated in this event this year. Art Day judges will view several hundred works of art and present Best of Show, Artistic Excellence, and Honorable Mention awards to selected works. The competition offers students the opportunity to publicly display their art and to view the work of their fellow students. The show is a wonderful source of inspiration and ideas for students and educators alike.
Scoring a hole in one at the Hiawatha Country Club
Bryan Rockey earned a hole in one on hole number four at the Hiawatha Country Club during the week of Thursday, May 8.
Hiawatha Cheer Club earn division champions title
The Hiawatha Cheer Club recently concluded an outstanding season by earning the title of division champions at the U.S. Finals cheerleading competition held in Louisville, Kentucky. The prestigious event brought together top teams from across the nation to compete at the highest level.