The regular meeting and Appreciation luncheon of the NEK Friends of Hospice Volunteers was held on Wednesday, April 26, at the Mission Lake Country Club. Those in attendance were President Rosemary Schooler, Vice President Alisa Britt, Historian Dixie Westervelt, Secretary Betty Robison, Ter…

Alpha Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International held its monthly meeting at the Morrill Library, Hiawatha on May 6th. Those present were Karen Benson, Ruth Randall, Ardis Huston, Lucille Pennel, Anne Cash and Sue Miller, Hiawatha; Barbara Chadwell, Fairview; Carol Bishop, Axte…

President Carol Bunning rang the school bell at 11:10 a.m. She welcomed 24 members and three guests (Carol Bishop, Ardis Huston, Bill Kent) to the regular bi-monthly meeting of the Brown County KARSP unit on Monday, May 8th, 2023, held at the Carwell Building in Hiawatha, KS.

The members of Hiawatha #35 A.F & A.M and Mt. Horeb Chapter #43 are pleased to announce, that our Brother and Companion, Jamie Carwell was honored at the Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Kansas, held in Manhattan on May 5.

The April 20, 2023 Brown County Genealogical Society meeting was opened by President Ray Thieme, with 14 members present.

The Robinson Lions Club recently announced that Drusilla Thurston has become a new member. She is the daughter of Lion Dorothy BeDunnah and is from Kansas City and has worked at the St. Luke’s Hospital for many years. She recently retired from her full time position there and is currently wo…

The April meeting of the Alpha Kappa chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was held at the Seneca Free Library, Seneca. Those present were Karen Benson and Anne Cash, Hiawatha; Barbara Chadwell, Fairview; Carol Bishop, Axtell; Carol Bunning, Horton; Joyce Fee, Morrill; Mary Jane…

The March 23, Brown County Genealogical Society meeting was opened by President Ray Thieme, with 10 members present.

The monthly meeting of the NEK Home Health and Hospice Volunteers was held on Wednesday, March 22, at the Hospice office meeting room in Horton. Those in attendance were President Rosemary Schooler, Marty Mercer, Nancy Burns, Vice-President Alisa Britt, Historian Dixie Westervelt, Terri Watk…

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

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

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 …

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 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 …

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.

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.

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.

The monthly meeting of the Fairview Willing Workers was called to order at 2 p.m. on Dec. 10 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 did you ask Santa for for Christmas?” The roll…

The monthly meeting of the Fairview Willing Workers was called to order at 6 p.m. on Nov. 13 by president, Kodi Miller. The Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H pledge was led by Huck Lowdermilk and Ben Geisendorf. Then, members and leaders answered the roll call question; What is your favorite thin…

The Robinson Lions put on a Christmas Melodrama on Dec. 2-3 with expectations of using their proceeds as Monetary Christmas gifts to organizations in Brown County.

The Brown County 4-H council met on Monday, Dec. 5. 4-H Council Officers for the 2022-2023 4-H year were elected.

This Christmas season the Hiawatha Kiwanis Club provided Christmas presents to the children of 10 local families.

The Brown County Genealogical Society Board members met at our library for a short meeting on Dec. 17, 2022. Board members Ray Thieme, Penny Milroy, Gail Coker-Carr and Marla Hathhorn were all present.

The December meeting of the Friends of Hospice Volunteers was a celebration of the Christmas holiday. A brief business meeting was held in conjunction with delicious luncheon meal at the Bread Bowl restaurant in Hiawatha. Those in attendance were Charlene Branch, Marty Mercer, Donna Bottom, …

The Brown County 4-H program held its annual Achievement Night on November 22nd to celebrate the accomplishments of our 4-H members over the past year.

American Heritage Girls Troop KS2315 packed Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes for their 6th annual fall service project Nov. 17. The AHG Oath states “I promise to love God, cherish my family, honor my country, and serve my community.”

The Modern Sunflowers attend the annual 4-H Achievement Night at the Fisher Center on Nov. 22.

The Nov. 17, 2022 Brown County Genealogical Society meeting was opened by President Ray Thieme, with 11 members and guests present.

The Oct. 20 Brown County Genealogical Society meeting was opened by President Ray Thieme, with 8 members and guests present.

Twenty-seven members and two guests of Brown County KARSP met at the Carwell Building in Hiawatha Monday, Nov. 14 for a delicious turkey luncheon meeting. President Carol Bunning welcomed all and thanked all the members who had made the meeting possible by decorating, greeting, calling, and …

Becky Wahwasueky presented the program for the November 5th meeting of Alpha Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma which was held at the Carwell Building, Hiawatha. She described the JOM (Johnson-O’Malley) Program at Horton High School including what it is, how it developed and how it has grown.

Brown County KARSP (Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel) held the District 2 Meeting on October 24 with over 50 attendees from Northeast Kansas. This was the first District Meeting held in the state in over two decades. People from Brown, Doniphan and Nemaha counties and Manhattan…

Hiawatha Music Club met Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Bethany United Church of Christ in Hiawatha. Hostesses for the evening were Jean Brintnall and Jessie Scheitel. The coordinator for the evening was Rita Spellman.

Santa’s Attic craft show is fast approaching — set for Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Hiawatha High School.

The Fairview Willing Workers monthly meeting was held on Sept. 11, at the Fairview Community Building. Aden Geisendorf called the meeting to order with Huck Lowdermilk and Ben Geisendorf leading the club in the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge. Secretary Annika Reschke read the minute…

The Oct. 1 meeting of the Alpha Kappa Chapter was held at the Seneca Free Library with eleven members present: Karen Benson, Carol Bishop, Carol Bunning, Anne Cash, Barb Chadwell, Mary Jane Fleming, Betty Gleason, Sue Miller, Lucille Pennel, Ruth Randall, and Barb Vitt. The meeting was hoste…

The Modern Sunflowers met on Oct. 2. Oct. 2 through the 9th is 4-H week. Our club met at the Powhattan United Methodist Church around 9:30 to prepare for helping with the church service. Our President Carolyn Schuetz welcome everyone to our service and thanked the church for letting us use i…

For the fourth consecutive year, members of Kansas Alpha Delta Kappa, Beta Chapter, have collected items for backpacks for KVC first night foster program.

The Fairview Willing Workers monthly meeting was held on Aug. 14 at the Sabetha Pool, where they planned to have a club pool party. Acting president Joey Meyer called the meeting to order, Huck Lowdermilk led the club by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge. Secretary Annika …

The regularly monthly meeting of the Modern Sunflowers 4-H Club was held on Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Powhattan United Methodist Church. President Carolyn Schuetz called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H Pledge were led by club leaders, Austin and Vickie. Jill led us in si…

Two members of the Homer White American Legion Post 66 were recognized Tuesday evening.

Twenty-six members and one guest met for the Brown County Kansas Association of Retired Personnel luncheon meeting Monday, Sept. 12 at the Carwell Building in Hiawatha, KS. All were welcomed by President Carol Bunning. Dixie Westervelt led the Pledge of Allegiance, and members recited the Mi…