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Hiawatha Swim Team League results announced
Hiawatha Swim Team announced league results on Friday, Aug. 1.

Brown County commission passes KDHE test
The Brown County commission stated that it passed a financial test by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment during Thursday morning’s meeting.

Local area graduates win scholarships from Powhattan American Legion Post 373
Three local area high school graduates won scholarships from Powhattan American Legion Post 373.

Video: Compilation of Post 66 Tournament Gameplay
Kris Miller Hiawatha World Included is a short gameplay compilation of Hiawatha Post 66 competing at the Class B State American Legion Baseball Tournament on… Login to continue reading Login…

BC-KARSP meets on July 21
Brown County Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel met for a bi-monthly luncheon meeting Monday, July 21. Approximately 23 members were present as President Carol Bunning welcomed and thanked all the members who helped to support the luncheon meeting. Vice President, Judy Jones led the members in the flag salute, mission statement and mottos. Janice Elliott gave an inspirational moment, and Secretary Staci Charles shared written minutes from the previous meeting on May 12. The minutes were read and approved as written. Treasurer Mary Benson shared a typed treasurer’s report with the members, and this was also approved as written by the members.

Truth
Truth seems hard to ascertain these days. Each side has their own spin on the truth and neither side tells “the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me God.” That isn’t something new. It was a problem back in Jesus’ day. When Jesus told Pilate that he came to testify to the truth, Pilate asked him, “What is truth?” (John 8:38)

BCDS bowlers compete in Special Olympics in Topeka
Brown County Developmental Services members competed at the Special Olympics bowling event in Topeka on Saturday, July 26.

City commission discusses 2026 budget
The City of Hiawatha commission discussed the direction of the 2026 budget during Monday evening’s meeting. Commissioner Brian Shefferd attended the meeting via Zoom call.

