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Paul & Daisy Schuneman Scholarship Fund awards $18,000.00

May 21, 2025

The Paul & Daisy Schuneman Scholarship Fund awarded $18,000.00 in grants to 18 graduates of Hiawatha High School attending college and trade school in the upcoming academic year, according to Citizens State Bank & Trust Company, which administers the fund. Mr. and Mrs. Schuneman established the Scholarship Fund to assist graduates of USD 415 in continuing their education. This is the 22nd year for the scholarship and to date, 394 grants--totaling $317,900.00--have been awarded.

Photo Gallery: HHS Graduation 2025

May 21, 2025

Graduation for Hiawatha High School for the Class of 2025 took place at the HHS gymnasium on Sunday, May 18.

All caps off for HHS graduates of 2025

May 21, 2025

The Hiawatha High School Class of 2025 threw their hats in the air to commemorate the end of the graduation ceremony that took place at the HHS gym on Sunday, May 18.

A photo of a wooden gavel in a courtroom setting.

Hiawatha Municipal Court

May 21, 2025

Hiawatha Municipal Court actions for the month of April 2025, Ted Collins, Judge.

Strahan Scholarships announced

May 21, 2025

Genevieve Strahan established a scholarship trust at Citizens State Bank & Trust Company in 1999. Now in its 27th year, the Trust has paid out over $48,350.00 to 56 graduates of Hiawatha High School.

Red Hawk golf team competes at 3A Regional at Lake Shawnee

May 21, 2025

The Hiawatha High School Red Hawk boys’ varsity golf team took a swing at the 3A Regional at the Lake Shawnee Golf Course on Monday, May 19.

An image in the backdrop of a bright orange and yellow sky with three crosses and a silhouette of a figure in the middle of a white light.

A day to remember

May 20, 2025

As we prepare for a long weekend and make plans with our families and friends, remember what this weekend is about. Memorial Day is a day to remember our heroes that didn’t make it home. Remmeber their sacrifice and the honor in which they served to give us the freedoms we enjoy today.

Hiawatha area student graduates from Kansas Connections Academy

May 20, 2025

Evan Joseph Baker of Hiawatha graduated from Kansas Connections Academy on Friday, May 16.

Hiawatha Baseball and Softball Club receives donation from Koch & Company

May 20, 2025

The Hiawatha Baseball and Softball Club received a donation from local cabinet-maker Koch & Company, Inc. on Tuesday morning on May 20.

Citizens State Bank & Trust Company Awards Local Scholarship

May 20, 2025

Each year, Citizens State Bank & Trust Company awards a scholarship to a Hiawatha High School Graduate who plans to attend Highland Community College in the fall. The 2025 Recipient is Paul Mueller.