In memory of fallen officer
March 1 of 2025 marks the 25th year since Brown County Sheriff’s Deputy Todd Michael Widman gave his life protecting the citizens of Brown County. He was just 21 years of age.
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HHS Red Hawk Varsity Scholar’s Bowl Team score 7-1 at Perry Lecompton
The Red Hawk Scholar’s Bowl varsity team scored 7-1 and earned second place at the Perry Lecompton 12-team meet on Thursday, Jan. 22.
Debate occurs over courthouse security during county meeting
One of the topics on the Brown County meeting agenda turned out to be one of the most heated, as there was an argument about whether the current security setup at the Brown County Courthouse needed to be scaled down or left in place.
HMS Science Olympiad team earn awards
The Hiawatha Middle School Science Olympiad Team earned several awards at the Science Olympiad competition at Mill Creek in Lenexa on Saturday, Jan. 18.
Red Hawk Wrestlers visit Maur Hill & St. Marys
The Wrestling cooperative that includes Hiawatha, Doniphan West and Troy traveled to Maur Hill recently. Schools competing at the meet were Maur Hill, Riverside, Doniphan West, Polo, Nemaha Central, Oskaloosa, Horton and Bishop Ward.
Community Happenings, Jan. 19 to Jan. 23
Sunday, Jan. 19 and Monday, Jan 20 >
New county commissioner sworn in
New Brown County Commissioner of District 2 Lucas Heinen was sworn in by Judge Weingart before the start of Monday’s county meeting.
Board of Education discuss bond and mill levy information for the future
The USD 415 Board of Education met on Monday evening to meet with a representative from investment bank and financial services company Piper Sandler about bond options and information for the Hiawatha school system and what financial information would look like in the school district’s near future.