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2025 Brown County Fair Results: Willis All-Stars
The results from the 2025 Brown County Fair were released on Monday, Aug. 4.

2025 Brown County Fair Results: Mt. Zion Rustlers
The results from the 2025 Brown County Fair were released on Monday, Aug. 4.

2025 Brown County Fair Results: Morrill Tip Top
The results from the 2025 Brown County Fair were released on Monday, Aug. 4.

2025 Brown County Fair Results: Modern Sunflowers
The results from the 2025 Brown County Fair were released on Monday, Aug. 4.

Back to School BBQ Brings Community Together for a Fun-Filled Evening
Hiawatha, KS—August 13, 2025 – The Hiawatha School Supply Fund and Next Generation Financial Advisors-Thrivent are kicking off the new school year with a back-to-school BBQ! Families, students, community members and staff are invited to a Back to School Night on August 13th. In addition to students and parents meeting teachers and finding classrooms, a Back to School BBQ from 5:00-7:00 PM between Hiawatha Elementary School and the First United Methodist Church will be available to the community on a first come, first serve basis.

2025 Brown County Fair Results: Everest 4-Leaf Clovers
The results from the 2025 Brown County Fair were released on Monday, Aug. 4.

2025 Brown County Fair Results: Hope Harvesters
The results from the 2025 Brown County Fair were released on Monday, Aug. 4.

Local couple close for first place in America’s Favorite Couple
Colin Sample--a Hiawatha High School alumnus--and Codi Sample are competing in the America’s Favorite Couple competition and are currently in a close race for first place of their group.

Hiawatha man celebrates 80th birthday, cards welcome
Harold Soyland of Hiawatha will be celebrating his 80th birthday on Saturday, Aug. 23 with a card shower.