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Stover case set for jury trial

A jury trial was set up for Hiawatha resident Jeremy Stover--who is facing multiple drug and sex charges--at the Brown County Courthouse during an arraignment on Monday.Stover pleaded not guilty to the eight charges that included felony sex and drug charges stemming from allegations of promoting the sale of sexual relations, sexual battery and distribution and possession of opiate/opium narcotic or certain stimulant.

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A front view of a building at dusk with the Kansas and American flag posted nearby; the main entrance of the building is clear where viewers can see inside the building.

Recent scams circulating the area

I would like to make county residents aware of several scams circulating the area.Residents are receiving messages by text and e-mail from what appears to be from the Kansas turnpike--DriveKS-- stating that this is a final reminder to pay your toll bill and if not, a $35 fee will be imposed.

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An illustrated image with two quails taking off in air with a sun in the background and red grass featured, with the text "Quail Forever Wolf River" text underneath.

Quail Forever’s quest for quail conservation

Quails are birds that are valuable to Brown County’s ecosystem, and Quail Forever’s mission is to protect these creatures and other wildlife habitats.Quail Forever representative Nicholas Blevins gave more information about the organization’s mission.“Quail Forever is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of quail and other wildlife habitats,” Blevins explained.

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