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Brown County Sheriff’s Department
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff John Merchant would like to remind everyone of some of the services we offer, which makes our county a safer place to live and raise a family.
Hiawatha resident earns degree from Southeast Community College
A Hiawatha resident was awarded a degree from Southeast Community College.
Red Hawk weightlifters carry themselves and the community
The Red Hawk boys’ and girls’ weightlifting teams have been seeing increased participation since last year over the summer.
Hometown Heroes: Hiawatha Police Department
The Hiawatha Police Department has a strong commitment to providing top-notch service to the community. Thanks to our dedicated team of full-time officers and staff. The department is composed of nine full-time officers, a Supervisor of Department Operations and a Municipal Court Clerk. Specific roles in the department include: Chief, Captain, Sergeant, Investigator, School Resource Officer and Code Enforcement Officer, in addition to the regular Patrol Officers. It is because of the various roles and positions the Department continues to strengthen its relationship with the public with exceptional service and effective community engagement and provides a crucial role in upholding law and order in the community.
Amberwell Hiawatha Earns National Awards for Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Care
August 5, 2025. HIAWATHA, KS — Amberwell Hiawatha has been recognized for excellence in both patient experience and clinical care, receiving a prestigious 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and three national achievement awards from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Hometown Heroes: Hiawatha Fire Department
The Hiawatha Volunteer Fire Department has been in service for over 100 years, serving Hiawatha and the surrounding community. The Fire Department is located at 411 Oregon Street.
Hometown Heroes: Brown County Rescue Squad
Brown County Rescue Squad 48 and its volunteer members aim to serve and protect the citizens of Brown County and also provide mutual aid to other counties if needed.
Local couple celebrates 60th wedding anniversary
Join us in celebrating Larry and Mary Adcock’s milestones this month by sending them a card at 610 N. 7th Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434.
Hiawatha boy injured in Brown County crash
A Hiawatha boy was injured in a vehicle crash that occurred on Wednesday evening.