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District 2 Kansas congressional candidate visits Hiawatha
District 2 Kansas congressional candidate Nancy Boyda visited Hiawatha at the Fisher Center on Saturday, Sept.

Discussion about Brown County map, water at landfill
The Brown County commission met on Monday morning to cover different topics, ranging from the Brown County map to water issues at the Brown County Landfill.

Hiawatha’s Maple Leaf Sculptures: A work of art and heart
Maple leaves descending down from trees for this year’s autumn is nothing new for Hiawatha.

Stover case set for jury trial
A jury trial was set up for Hiawatha resident Jeremy Stover--who is facing multiple drug and sex charges--at the Brown County Courthouse during an arraignment on Monday.Stover pleaded not guilty to the eight charges that included felony sex and drug charges stemming from allegations of promoting the sale of sexual relations, sexual battery and distribution and possession of opiate/opium narcotic or certain stimulant.

City commission votes on re-allocation of funds
The city commission voted unanimously on re-allocating ARPA funds to purchase a sewer camera and two electric tapping machines during Monday’s meeting.City Administrator Brad Scott stated that the funds would be used to purchase a new sewer camera for $40,000 and two electric water tapping machines for the City of Hiawatha Water Department for $12,750.

Sabetha offense breaks out against Hiawatha
Friday night saw the Hiawatha Red Hawks take their home field for the first time this season, welcoming in the Sabetha Blue Jays in a Big East League dust up.

DWHS Homecoming taking place on Oct. 4
DWHS will celebrate homecoming the week of Sept.

A “Thank you!” from Mary Lou Moore
I would like to thank everyone who sent cards to help make my 100th birthday a special day.

Hiawatha Police Department Weekly Bulletin – 9-15 to 9-21 2024
84 Total Occurrences32 Other Occurrences23 Traffic Stops09-15-24 – 309 N 8th – Follow Up09-15-24 – 1807 Iowa – Welfare Check09-16-24 – 310 S 3rd – Welfare Check09-16-24 – 500 S 1st – Wanted Person09-16-24 – 2100 Apache – Fumes Check09-16-24 – 909 Sequoia – Harassment09-17-24 – 600 Miami – Fire Alarm09-17-24 – 701 Hopi – Fire Alarm09-17-24 – 510 Pottawatomie – Follow Up09-18-24 – 600 Miami – Vehicle Unlock09-18-24 – 312 Kansas – Medical Assist09-18-24 – 300 Kickapoo – Follow Up09-18-24 – 1652 240 – Assist Other Agency09-18-24 – 600 Redhawk – Non Injury Accident09-19-24 – 505 N 6th – Theft Report09-19-24 – 124 S 7th – Funeral Escort09-19-24 – 306 S 6th – Trespassing09-19-24 – 610 Kickapoo – Suspicious Person09-19-24 – 307 Morrill – Community Policing09-20-24 – 300 Utah – Animal Call09-20-24 – 709 Utah – Jail Assist09-20-24 – 606 Ottawa – Trespassing09-20-24 – 114 N 12th – Follow Up09-20-24 – 200 S 7th – 911 Miss Dial09-20-24 – 913 S 3rd – Welfare Check09-21-24 – 701 Hopi – Non Injury Accident09-21-24 – 600 Redhawk – Medical Assist09-21-24 – 405 Iowa – Welfare Check09-21-24 – 309 N 8th – Civil Stand By