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First United Methodist Church recognized as February’s Member of the Month
Hiawatha Chamber & Visitors Bureau recognized First United Methodist Church as February’s Member of the Month on Thursday, Feb. 6.

Valentine’s Date Ideas
During this time of the year over a billion cards are sold-making this the second biggest card sending occasion in the world. Cards can be sent to anyone; however, teachers, children, mothers, and wives generally receive the most. This is because of Valentine’s day.

Interlocal #615 Director resigns
Brown County Special Education Interlocal #615 Director Becky Shamburg resigned.

Interlocal #615 Board meets on Feb. 5
The Board of Education of the Brown County Kansas Special Education Interlocal #615 held its regular February Board of Education meeting at 6:00 p.m. on February 5, 2025 at the Special Education Annex in Hiawatha.

HHS celebrates Spirit Week!
Hiawatha High School is currently participating in a Spirit Week as part of the Winter Homecoming festivities.

Brown County Sheriff’s Office releases arrest report, 1/31-2/5
Three arrests were made by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office between Friday, Jan 31 and Wednesday, Feb. 5. Below are details of each arrest:

Auditions open for “Death and Deceit on the Nile” premiering at The Alley
The upcoming mystery play, “Death and Deceit on the Nile,” will be showing at The Alley on April 11, 12 and 13. This production is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals for Samuel French, Inc.

Brown County Citizen speaks during public comment about security
A Brown County citizen spoke up in favor of keeping security at the courthouse at the beginning of Monday morning’s Brown County meeting.

HCVB hosts annual meeting, with new vice president and administrator
Hiawatha Chamber & Visitors Bureau hosted its annual meeting at the Fisher Center on Monday evening with food, prizes, awards given to local businesses and two positions in the HCVB Board of Directors being filled.