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Hunziger Recognized as Rising Star
HIGHLAND, Kan. – Lucas Hunziger, Vice President of Technical Education at Highland Community College (HCC), has been recognized with the prestigious Rising Star Award by the Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA).
Senator Moran Recognized by WWP for Outstanding Support of Veterans
Washington, DC (September 18) -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is proud to name U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) as its Legislator of the Year for 2025. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding legislative effort and achievement to improve the lives of post-9/11 wounded, ill, and injured veterans.
HES principal awarded by KAEA
The Kansas Art Education Association (KAEA) has selected Danielle Dierenfeldt, Hiawatha Elementary School Principal, to receive a 2025-26 Art Enhancer Award. The award will be officially presented at the KAEA Fall Conference on Friday October 10 in Hiawatha Kansas.
Hamlin man arrested for domestic battery charge in Hiawatha
A Hamlin man was arrested for a domestic battery charge in Hiawatha on Thursday, Sept. 11
Hiawatha Municipal Court
Hiawatha Municipal Court actions for the month of September 2025, Ted Collins, Judge.
Nebraska man arrested for littering and driving suspended charges
A Nebraska man was arrested on US Highway 36 for littering and driving with a canceled license on the morning of Monday, Sept. 8.
Maple Leaf Festival ready to fall on Sept. 27
Hiawatha Chamber & Visitors Bureau will once again host the Maple Leaf Festival on Saturday, Sept 27. Just like the previous festival before, the event will take place in downtown Hiawatha around the Brown County Courthouse Square from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Brown County Commissioner announces resignation, motion passed to submit budget to Loyd Group
Brown County Commissioner Richard Lehmkuhl announced that he would resign from the Brown County District 1 Commissioner position at the end of the meeting that took place on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The Brown County commission also passed submitting the 2026 budget to Galva-based Loyd Group for the finalization process during Monday morning’s meeting on Sept. 15.
Corning man arrested at Brown County State Fishing Lake
A wanted man from Corning was apprehended at the Brown County State Fishing Lake on Thursday, Sept. 11.