Brown County commission approves 2026 district court budget
The Brown County commission approved the 2026 district court budget during Monday morning’s meeting.
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2025 KAB award winners announced
The Kansas Association of Broadcasters has announced the 2025 KAB Award Winners for Excellence in Radio Broadcasting for the past year.
Hazel T. Nelson scholarship fund awards $49,250.00
HIAWATHA, KANSAS, July 28, 2025---The Hazel T. Nelson Scholarship Fund awarded $49,250.00 in grants to 24 graduates of Hiawatha High School attending college and graduate school in the upcoming academic year, according to Citizens State Bank and Trust Company, which administers the fund. Mrs. Nelson, a resident of Hiawatha, passed away in 1987 and made several large, charitable bequests. Scholarships have been granted for 37 years and may continue for fifty years from inception.
Post 66 scores a win and suffers a loss at state tournament
Hiawatha hosted the Class B State American Legion Tournament over the weekend. On Saturday, July 26, the Hiawatha Post 66 Braves senior team achieved a win in the early afternoon and suffered a loss later that evening. The loss during the evening game ended Post 66’s summer baseball season.
Morrill Public Library hosts Family Craft Day – gearing up for the start of school
With the first days of school looming on the horizon, Morrill Public Library has a few things going on the month of August.
Hiawatha Post 66 Loses Against Marysville Post 163
Hiawatha Post 66 played host to the 2025 Class B State American Legion Baseball Tournament. Hiawatha Post 66 was defeated by the number one seed, Marysville Post 163 by a score of 7-4. The game was played on Friday evening at Noble Park.
Friends of Hospice meet on July 23
The monthly meeting of the Friends of Hospice Volunteers was held on Wednesday, July 23 at 2 p.m. at the Horton Library. Those in attendance were President Rosemary Schooler, Vice President Alisa Britt, Secretary Betty Robison, Nancy Burns, Donna Bottom, Dixie Westervelt, Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Bottom and Clinical Social Worker Kendra Cowley.
Start preparing for school now
After a summer of relaxation, the start of a new school year generates mixed emotions among students. Many children look forward to being back on campus with their friends but may not revel in the idea of waking up early or doing homework each night.