In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life,[a] and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, a…

Calvary Temple of Hiawatha will be holding Revival services Friday through Sunday with services at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Bro. Jeff Hickman will be the evangelist.

The Robinson Lions Club presented its second annual “Community Hero of the Year” award to Dorothy BeDunnah of Robinson.

Nearly 500 Emporia State University students graduated during ceremonies in December 2022. Graduate students were recognized Dec. 16; undergraduate students on Dec. 17.

Members of Alpha Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International held their March meeting at the Morrill Public Library, Hiawatha. Those present were Karen Benson, Lucille Pennel, Sue Miller, and Anne Cash, Hiawatha; Carol Bishop, Axtell; Glenda Torkelson and Carol Bunning, Horton; …

The Hiawatha High School Class of 1984 Scholarship Fund will award multiple $1,000 scholarships in May 2023 to graduating seniors from Hiawatha High School. Students that plan to attend a 4-year institution will be evaluated independently from students that plan to attend a 2-year or vocatio…

EMPORIA — Emporia State University congratulates nearly 750 undergraduates named to the university honor roll. Students from this area include:

The Hiawatha Lions recently gave “Thank You” gift bags to those who put their lives on the line to protect us and keep us safe.

Alpha Zeta Gamma, Highland Community College's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, has named Claire Geiger and Derek Scheuerman to the All-Kansas Academic Team for 2023.

The Brown County Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel met for a business meeting and luncheon at Lentz Community Building in Horton Monday, March 13. Twenty-three members and two guests were present. A delicious fried chicken lunch was catered by Tim Lentz. President Carol Bunning …

One of the hardest times to sit still and be quiet is in a waiting room. For a child this is no easy task. Parents will tell their children to sit still and be patient. From this, many believe that patience is the ability to wait without complaint. However, patience is more than that. It is …

Music will be in the air on March 26 in Hiawatha as the Hiawatha Music Club presents its annual spring program, Spring Fling, at the United Methodist Church of Hiawatha.

The monthly meeting of the Fairview Willing Workers was called to order at 6 p.m. on Feb. 19 by president, Kodi Miler. The Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H pledge was led by Carson Keim. Then members and leaders answered the roll call question, “What is your favorite part of 4-H?” The roll call …

The Hiawatha Music Club is presenting A Spring Program on Sunday, March 26 at the First United Methodist Church.

The Lenten Season. Some cherish it. Some resent it. Some pay it no attention. I personally love this season in which we are reminded more deeply of the Love that God had for us in sending His dear and precious Son, to suffer what we, sinners, deserve. Yes, sinners. For Romans 3:23 says, “For…

The late Rance Hixson of Hiawatha held a passionate commitment regarding all the concepts required for membership in Kiwanis International. Fellow members say he was a man of great integrity, honesty, and character. He was well respected in the community and left a strong legacy. Hixson was …

The Northeast Kansas Pro-Life Action League is reminding all area high school seniors to apply for one of several essay scholarships (valued at up to $500) by the April 1 deadline.

There are things that happen in our lives beyond our own control fairly often. Some people want to be in charge of every single detail of situations they may experience but we usually come to realize that there are some things that are beyond our control. When things spiral out of control it…

The monthly meeting of the Friends of Hospice Volunteers was held on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the Hospice Office meeting room. Those in attendance were Marty Mercer, Vice-President Alisa Britt, Terri Watkins, Charlene Branch, Historian Dixie Westervelt, Angel Dexter, Secretary Betty …

Wichita State University has announced honor rolls and fall graduates.

Deborah Fox, President of Highland Community College, has announced the members of the President’s and Dean’s Honor Rolls for the fall 2022 semester.

The Mt. Zion Rustlers held its February meeting on Sunday, Feb. 19 at the BCDS Delaware apartment complex.

During the monthly meeting of Sabetha Memorial Post 7285 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Tuesday evening, Feb. 14, Post 7285 recognized the Post’s 2022-23 J. Edgar Hoover Gold Medal Award Law Enforcement Officer of Year, Sergeant Darron Wessel.

Matthew 5:38-39 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.”

I was digging through some old folders, when I came upon the following story. It comes from an article written by a colleague.

Due to the forecast of ice and/or heavy snow for Thursday, the Hiawatha First Baptist Church is postponing its Mission Soup Day for that day.

SAINT PAUL, MN - Braydon Griswold, of Robinson, was named to the Hamline University College of Liberal Arts Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 term.

February! Such a busy month crammed into 28 days!

The Hiawatha Ministerial Alliance is planning to hold in person Lenten Lunches this year.

Wade Reynolds, a 1985 Hiawatha High School graduate, received the following civilian citation from the Secretary of the Navy as a government employee for the U.S. Navy while working in Naples, Italy.

LOVE ... it’s who God is and it’s what He does! Let’s be like Him! “Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another” (John 13:34). February is celebrated as American Heart Month, African-American History Month, and International Friendship Month, and it’s all about expressing sinc…

The Friends of Hospice Volunteers met on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the NEK Multi-County Home Health and Hospice office. Those in attendance were President Rosemary Schooler, Terri Watkins, Angel Dexter, Donna Bottom, Charlene Branch, Secretary Betty Robison and Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Bottom.

“Afternoon of Song With Christian Shaffer” — benefit recital with special guests Highland Community College’s Lads & Lassies.

Cruise Planners, a Hiawatha based travel agency, is offering a 2023 local scholarship for Brown County students.

St. Ann Catholic Church’s annual Soup Day from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the church’s Parish Hall, 800 Hiawatha Ave.

Who do you think you are?! is a question that is usually asked in anger or frustration over something you have done to someone. They probably know who you are but the statement is a comment that you don’t have a right to do whatever thing you just did to them. But in Matthew 4—when Jesus is …

The First Baptist Church of Hiawatha is planning it’s annual Mission Soup Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 16.

Application forms for the Paul & Daisy Schuneman Scholarship are available for the 2023-2024 academic year, reports Citizens State Bank & Trust Company, trustee for the fund. The forms may be obtained from the trust department of the bank or the guidance counselor’s office at Hiawath…

Application forms for the Genevieve Strahan Scholarship and the Dale Strahan Scholarship fund are available for the 2023-2024 academic year, reports Citizens State Bank & Trust Company, trustee for the fund. The forms may be obtained from the trust department of the bank or the guidance …

Application forms for the Edna Mae Schmitt Scholarship are available for the 2023-2024 academic year, reports Citizens State Bank & Trust Company, trustee for the fund. The forms may be obtained from the trust department of the bank or the guidance counselor’s office at Hiawatha High Sch…

Southeast Community College in Nebraska has released its Dean’s List for the term completed on Dec. 16, 2022, on the Beatrice, Lincoln and Milford campuses.

IOWA CITY, IA - Alysun Shamburg of Hiawatha, KS was among the more than 7,500 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the dean’s list for the 2022 fall semester.

The Brown County Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel met Monday January 9th for a luncheon meeting at the Carwell building in Hiawatha. Thirty members and three guests were present for the delicious meal prepared by the “Twombly Sisters,” Virginia, Lil, & Ruth.

Washburn University has announced its President’s List and Dean’s List honorees for the fall 2022 semester, along with fall graduates.

AMES, Iowa – More than 10,200 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2022 Dean’s List.

Zander Guilliams of Hiawatha (66434) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Fall 2022 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.

We are still early in the New Year. Many are still stoking the fire of zeal for the New Year’s resolutions they have set. Resolutions are certainly good to make every year. It gives us a reason to rise out of bed in the morning and take on the challenges of the new day.