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The Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau has unveiled the design for this year's hometown Christmas ornament and greeting cards.
While several local communities held lighting and other events over the Thanksgiving holiday, there are still a few events on the calendar for local communities.
The Hiawatha USD 415 School Board voted in a special meeting Monday night to extend remote learning with a proposed return to in-school learning date of Thursday, Dec. 10.
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has lifted all remaining public health advisories for Kansas lakes affected by blue-green algae. At the end of the recreation season in October, …
A 52-year-old Horton woman was transported to the Hiawatha Hospital treatment for suspected injuries Monday morning following a rollover accident near Horton in Atchison County, the Kansas Highway Patrol reports.
COVID-19 cases across Kansas and in Brown County have continued to spike considerably in recent days.
If 2020 has proven anything, it is that people are resilient.
A few weeks ago, the Hiawatha City Commission approved the purchase of a fire truck, and that truck was delivered to the Hiawatha Fire Department this week.
The Hiawatha Community Foundation held a series of Zoom meetings in recent weeks to reveal the purposes of this new organization to benefit the community.
In 2019, the Ma-Hush-Kah Historical Society began seeking donations for replacing the roof of the old school, now a museum.
The Brown County Commission gave it’s approval for the Health Department to implement a “modified quarantine” protocol within the county’s schools at Monday morning’s regular meeting.
The Brown County Commission heard plans from the NEK Area Agency on Aging to take over Meals on Wheels from the Hiawatha Community Hospital.
Longtime local businessman and auctioneer William “Bill” Howard passed away on Nov. 19 after a courageous battle with lung cancer at the age of 78.
The Hiawatha Community shared tips on how to celebrate this Thanksgiving safely.
TOPEKA – With the arrival of the holidays there are many memories to be made and traditions to follow, and having children participate in those traditions is one of the best parts of the season. To ensure the safety of everyone, follow these tips for a safe and happy holiday!
Effective Monday, Nov. 30, at 8:00 a.m. Brown County will be limiting public access to Brown County departments and offices to take preventative measures designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Since the courthouse will be closed to the public starting Monday, Nov. 30, please contact the Treasurers office to make arrangements to complete transactions that cannot be completed by mail, online or dropbox (which will be located on the south side of the courthouse 24 hours a day.
The NEK Friends of Hospice are once again sponsoring the “Angels Among Us” ornaments.
COVID-19 cases across Kansas and in Brown County have continued to spike considerably in recent days.
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced several new steps her administration is taking to combat the spike in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.
Daryl Monaghan, of Hiawatha, died Saturday, Nov. 14 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka at the age of 79.
The Jackson County Sheriff reported that a blaze that threatened the southern part of the county on Wednesday was under control Thursday morning.
Andrew Kreek of Hiawatha was sentenced in Brown County juvenile court Tuesday to a strict probation plan on charges of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence in connection with a Nov. 2019 fatality accident.
The Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau is gearing up for some holiday events including the popular Shop Local campaign, switching on the downtown lights and a new event called Merry and Bright.
The Hiawatha City Commission met on Monday evening, and the group came to an agreement, given the recent rapid spike in Covid-19 cases in Hiawatha and Brown County, that as of Wednesday, the City will close the Fisher Center, as well as City Hall, which will be open by appointment only. The …
The Horton City Commission met for their first November session, and returned to the subject of local bidder preferences.
Given the continuing increasing cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community, the Hiawatha City Commission has taken the following steps in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. We apologize for any inconvenience but truly feel it is in the best interest of Hiawatha, Brown County an…
Mission Village Living Center in Horton has reported its first positive COVID-19 cases.
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Hiawatha City Commission, the group heard another request from local healthcare leaders, and amid rapidly rising numbers of local Covid cases, voted to approve Ordinance 2090, which requires the wearing of masks or other face coverings in public spaces with…
Highland Community College of northeast Kansas and the American Civil Liberties Union have “resolved” civil rights litigation involving four Black young people who have studied at the college.
The Brown County Commission met Monday morning and after hearing updates on county COVID numbers and recommendations from local health officials voted to issue a mask mandate through Dec. 7. The vote was 2-1 with Commissioners Dwight Kruse and Richard Lehmkuhl voting in favor and Commission …
The Hiawatha School Board met in special session Thursday evening and made the decision to transition the district into remote learning until Dec. 3.
With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Brown County, Hiawatha Community Hospital officials are saying it’s more important now than ever to wear masks and social distance.
The USD 430 School Board met last Monday evening, and the group discussed how to proceed with extracurricular activities that surround the upcoming basketball season.
In Kansas, there are approximately 900 children in foster care available for adoption. Most children waiting for adoptive families are age 10 and above or part of a sibling group needing to be adopted together. To recognize the importance of achieving timely permanency for all children and h…
The following are the results from the Miss Mary Costume Contest’s group categories:
The following are Miss Mary Children’s Costume Contest winners for the categories of K-1st and 2nd-3rd.
The following are the results from the Miss Mary Costume Contest for the groups of Infant-Age 2 and Age 2 to PreK.
By Josephine May
The Hiawatha Chamber and Visitor’s Bureau has announced the winners of the Halloween Photo Contest and the Miss Mary Children’s Costume Contest.
The Hiawatha School Board heard updates on protocol for fans at upcoming high school basketball games.
(Editor’s Note: Superintendent Lonnie Moser issued a letter to patrons on Thursday concerning multiple positive cases of COVID-19 among staff and students. School officials contacted close contacts for quarantine. The School Board set a special meeting for 6 p.m. Thursday. See adjacent story…
The Brown County Health Department has reported the recent spike in cases is more than it’s staff can handle and that the state will be stepping in to help monitor new cases.
The following is the Brown County Sheriff report:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has mailed ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the local FSA county office or postmarked by Dec 7.
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, and Deputy County Clerk, Dawn Boyles. County Attorney Kevin Hill was presen…
The Brown County Commission met Monday morning and canvassed the General Election voting records — including counting provisional ballots.
Commodities for North Brown County will be distributed from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at Eternal Hope Family Life Center, 424 Oregon St., in Hiawatha.
Over the past few weeks, the Hiawatha Police Department has received several calls from local residents regarding fraudulent unemployment claims being filed in their name. Personal information, including but not limited to correct social security numbers, correct dates of birth and partial/f…
A few weeks ago, the Hiawatha City Commission approved the purchase of a fire truck, and that truck was delivered to the Hiawatha Fire Department this week.
The Hiawatha City Commission met on Monday evening, and the group came to an agreement, given the recent rapid spike in Covid-19 cases in Hiawatha and Brown County, that as of Wednesday, the City will close the Fisher Center, as well as City Hall, which will be open by appointment only. The …
The Horton City Commission met for their first November session, and returned to the subject of local bidder preferences.
Given the continuing increasing cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community, the Hiawatha City Commission has taken the following steps in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. We apologize for any inconvenience but truly feel it is in the best interest of Hiawatha, Brown County an…
(The Center Square) – A top Georgia election official offered an impassioned plea to President Donald Trump on Tuesday after death threats were leveled at a local election worker.
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy on Tuesday joined a “bipartisan, bicameral coalition” of lawmakers to announce a $908 billion COVID-19 aid package they hope can pass both chambers before the end of the year.
When it comes to making news about protests and action for liberal causes, schools in New England seem to dominate the news. We’ve seen violence and protests surrounding visits from Charles Murray and Ryszard Legutko at Middlebury College. Brown University spent hundreds of millions of dollars in response to student protests related to questions of diversity and inclusion. Yale has seen numerous protests and student arrests, and students there attacked and harassed a faculty couple who headed a residential college in 2015 claiming that they felt unsafe because of an email message about Halloween costumes.
(The Center Square) – Craft beer often brings to mind small shops and a few people brewing up a unique blend to share with family, friends and maybe a few others. But, in Ohio, it’s big business.
(The Center Square) – Taxes, fees and government surcharges on wireless consumers increased again in 2020, a new report by the Tax Foundation found, part of an ongoing trend of these fees rising year after year.
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 gave it’s approval for the Health Department to implement a “modified quarantine” protocol within the county’s schools at Monday morning’s regular meeting.
The Brown County Commission heard plans from the NEK Area Agency on Aging to take over Meals on Wheels from the Hiawatha Community Hospital.
Effective Monday, Nov. 30, at 8:00 a.m. Brown County will be limiting public access to Brown County departments and offices to take preventative measures designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Since the courthouse will be closed to the public starting Monday, Nov. 30, please contact the Treasurers office to make arrangements to complete transactions that cannot be completed by mail, online or dropbox (which will be located on the south side of the courthouse 24 hours a day.
Hiawatha Municipal Court actions for the month of November 2020, Ted Collins, Judge.
Beginning Friday, Nov. 20, through Sunday, Nov 29 Hiawatha Police Department will join many other law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Kansas Highway Patrol, in the Kansas Thanksgiving Safe Arrival traffic enforcement campaign.
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