Morrill Days happening again!
Morrill Days happened in the town of Morrill again on Saturday, Aug. 9. This event is a celebration that took place for over 150 years and even saw more visitors and vendors than last year.
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Hiawatha Post 66 players selected for All Tournament Team
Five Hiawatha Post 66 baseball players were selected to be part of a tournament team.
Local youth paints mural
A local Hiawatha High School student painted a mural this summer in the neighborhood.
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.
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.
BCDS bowlers compete in Special Olympics in Topeka
Brown County Developmental Services members competed at the Special Olympics bowling event in Topeka on Saturday, July 26.
Post 66 scores a win and suffers a loss at state tournament
Hiawatha hosted the Class B State American Legion Tournament over the weekend. On Saturday, July 26, the Hiawatha Post 66 Braves senior team achieved a win in the early afternoon and suffered a loss later that evening. The loss during the evening game ended Post 66’s summer baseball season.
Morrill Public Library hosts Family Craft Day – gearing up for the start of school
With the first days of school looming on the horizon, Morrill Public Library has a few things going on the month of August.
Brown County Fair rides again in 2025!
2025’s Brown County Fair--started on Monday, June 30 and continued from Saturday, July 12 to Friday, June 18--was jam packed with a variety of 4-H project showcases, various activities for the public to major events demonstrating horse riding and showcasing cattle and other livestock.