The Brown County Commission met in regular session Monday and reviewed a letter from the Services for Elderly director informing them she was retiring soon.
The Brown County Commission addressed a concern from a county resident about semis “jake-braking” near his house.
The Brown County Commission voted Tuesday morning to have BG Consultants look at four deteriorating bridges in the county.
Ward Upham knows the key to a successful lawn in June-July-August often lies in what happens in September.
The Board of Brown County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Chairman Dwight A. Kruse, Keith Olsen, and Richard L. Lehmkuhl. Also present was Brown County Clerk Melissa Gormley. County Attorney Kevin Hill was present for a portion of the meeting. Dwight …
The Board of Brown County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Chairman Dwight A. Kruse, Keith Olsen, and Richard L. Lehmkuhl. Also present was Brown County Clerk, Melissa Gormley. County Attorney Kevin Hill was present for a portion of the meeting. Dwight…
The Brown County Commissioners met in regular session Monday morning and among discussion items was the approval of more SPARKS direct aid agreements.
The Brown County Commission voted in the 2021 budget of $11,240,285, following a public hearing at 9 a.m. Monday morning.
Primary election votes were finalized Monday morning at the Brown County Commission meeting.
Brown County final election results were posted about 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday night with a few surprises.
Hospital CEO John Broberg joined the Brown County Commission meeting via Zoom conference Monday morning to provide a hospital update and also encouraged the commissioners to reconsider a mask mandate.
After much discussion over the county’s role concerning enforcing the state’s guidelines for schools this coming academic year, the Brown County Commission voted Monday morning to allow schools to use lesser or stricter guidelines as set forth in the Kansas Department of Education’s Navigati…
Brown County Commissioners met Monday morning and awarded additional SPARK money from the COVID-19 relief fund.
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office was recognized by the Kansas Department of Transportation at Monday morning’s Brown County Commission meeting.
The Brown County Clerk’s Office has seen several residents vote early for the upcoming Aug. 4 primary election.
Unofficial July 13 Minutes
During the past few months there has been an extension for drivers license and vehicle renewals and new tag purchases.
The Brown County Clerk’s Office is preparing for early voting for the upcoming August primary election.
The following is a series of questions and answers with candidate Anne Olson for Brown County Treasurer.
The following is a series of questions and answers from Betty “BJ” Spiker, a candidate for Brown County treasurer.
The following is a question-and-answer session with incumbent Dwight Kruse for the position of District 3 Brown County Commissioner.
The following is a question-and-answer series with candidate William Pollock, challenger against the incumbent for District 3 County Commissioner.
The following is a question-and-answer series with candidate Hiawatha Police Department Capt. Dennis Entrikin, challenger for Brown County Sheriff.
The following is a question-and-answer series with incumbent Sheriff John Merchant.
After deciding on a position on face masks at Monday morning’s Brown County Commission meeting, the group turned to Emergency Management Coordinator Don Pounds to share his thoughts on the plans for state funds coming for COVID-19 relief.
(Editor’s Note: Monday’s meeting will now be aired via Zoom Conference at 8:15 a.m. and anyone wishing to listen can be OUTSIDE of the north side of the courthouse. The Zoom conference code is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88133340066.)
The Board of Brown County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Chairman Dwight A. Kruse, Keith Olsen, and Richard L. Lehmkuhl. Also present was County Clerk Melissa Gormley. Dwight Kruse opened the meeting at 8:10 a.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited …
The Board of Brown County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Chairman Dwight A. Kruse, Keith Olsen, and Richard L. Lehmkuhl. Also present was Brown County Clerk Melissa Gormley. County Attorney Kevin Hill was present for a portion of the meeting. Dwight …
The Brown County Commissioners voted 2-1 Monday morning to lift all COVID-related restrictions in the county. Commissioner Richard Lehmkuhl was the nay vote.
June 8, 2020 Unofficial Minutes
The Brown County Clerk’s office wanted to remind county voters of some upcoming deadlines for the Primary and General Elections 2020.
The Brown County Clerk’s Office announced the final filings for the 2020 local elections on Monday after the noon filing deadline.
May 29 Minutes
The Brown County Clerk’s Office announced recent filings Friday and on Monday.
The Brown County Clerk’s Office announced a recent filings this week for Hiawatha city commission positions.
Former Brown County Sheriff Lamar Shoemaker has filed for Brown County Commission.
Brown County Commissioners heard health and COVID updates at Monday morning’s regular meeting, held through Zoom conference and aired on Facebook.
The Brown County Commissioners moved forward on Monday morning on purchasing a new recording system at the request of Brown County Attorney Kevin Hill.
The Brown County Clerk’s office has announced recent filings for the fall election.
The Brown County Commission heard updates Monday morning on county-related COVID-19 coronavirus issues.
May 4, 2020
The Brown County Clerk’s office has announced recent filings for the fall election.
The Brown County Commission met in a special session Friday morning and their regular session Monday morning to take steps in reopening the county in accordance with the governor’s 4-phase plan she released last Thursday night.
(Editor’s Note: The Brown County Commission is holding a special meeting at 8:30 a.m. Friday morning to discuss reopening the county. Tune in on Brown County Kansas Government on Facebook.)
April 27 Unofficial Minutes
The Brown County Clerk’s office has announced recent filings for the fall election.
Members of the Hiawatha Fire Department approached the Brown County Commission Monday morning about forming a fire district within the county.
Unofficial April 13 Minutes
April 6 Unofficial Minutes
The Brown County Clerk’s office has announced a change in filings for the coming fall election.
The Hiawatha School board met in special session Thursday morning via Zoom and are re-evaluating Wednesday’s decision to transition to remote learning at all three school buildings due to active COVID cases and quarantining primarily at the elementary.
A 38-year-old Fairview man was arrested Thursday on charges of rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, indecent liberties and other charges.
Brown County is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases this week.
One of the main roads through Hiawatha that has been periodically closed for construction the past 18 months is set to reopen Friday morning.
Hiawatha USD 415 schools are moving to remote learning on Thursday - and all activities canceled - until Oct. 12.
The Horton City Commission met earlier this month, and one topic of discussion was local free food programs. Commissioner Wade Edwards voiced his concerns about the programs potentially shutting down the local grocery store.
The Hiawatha City Commission met on Monday evening and heard from Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau’s board president Kate Miller regarding the group’s plans for the annual Halloween Frolic.
The City of Highland has issued a high nitrate warning for water customers.
The USD 430 School Board met on Monday evening and ratified a negotiated agreement with staff. A $0.25 raise was approved for all classified staff, while a 2% increase passed for the district’s 5 administration staff members, while principals and the Curriculum Director were moved to 12-mont…
The Horton City Commission met last month, and the group voted to approve a 2021 budget with a mill levy of 67.787. Commissioner Edwards noted that the levy has not been raised since 2019, when it increased just 0.021 mills.
(The Center Square) – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday activated around 300 Ohio National Guard troops to help with security surrounding next week’s presidential debate in Cleveland.
(The Center Square) – Illinoisans, even former Illinoisans, with a Facebook account have likely seen a notification that they’re entitled to a cash settlement from the social media giant. Here’s why.
(The Center Square) - A tense night of protests and violence in Louisville, Ky., on Wednesday ended with calls from Kentucky’s governor and Louisville’s mayor for an end to the bloodshed and a plea for demonstrators to go home.
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump declined to make an overt commitment to a peaceful transfer of power if he should lose the Nov. 3 election, citing concerns he has with the accuracy of vote totals.
(The Center Square) – About 870,000 workers filed new unemployment claims last week, a slight increase from the week prior though the overall unemployment rate continues its slow decline.
A 16-year-old Hiawatha teen was killed in an early morning crash Sunday and three other teenagers remain hospitalized in serious to critical conditions.
A vehicle said by authorities to have been traveling at a high rate of speed on a side road off U.S. Highway 36 crashed into a ditch on early Sunday morning, killing one of the five teenage occupants, all of whom are from Hiawatha.
Weather conditions are rapidly deteriorating this morning and the Brown County Sheriff is issuing a travel advisory.
After a full day of testimony in a preliminary hearing in Brown County District Court Wednesday, a 28-year-old Hiawatha woman has been bound over for arraignment on charges of murder in the first degree.
The Brown County Commission met in regular session Monday and reviewed a letter from the Services for Elderly director informing them she was retiring soon.
The Brown County Commission addressed a concern from a county resident about semis “jake-braking” near his house.
The Brown County Commission voted Tuesday morning to have BG Consultants look at four deteriorating bridges in the county.
Ward Upham knows the key to a successful lawn in June-July-August often lies in what happens in September.
The Board of Brown County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Chairman Dwight A. Kruse, Keith Olsen, and Richard L. Lehmkuhl. Also present was Brown County Clerk Melissa Gormley. County Attorney Kevin Hill was present for a portion of the meeting. Dwight …
A 38-year-old Fairview man was arrested Thursday on charges of rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, indecent liberties and other charges.
Hiawatha Municipal Court actions for the month of September 2020, Ted Collins, Judge. Fines listed (except seatbelt violations) are in addition to court costs of $100.00 on each case.
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