Photo Gallery: Spring trees in Hiawatha
The City of Beautiful Maples is springing back this season, as are the trees that have helped place the city of Hiawatha on the map in terms of visitation.
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On the Extension Line: Callery Pear Buy-Back – Kansas Forest Service
Once the darling of the nursery industry, the Bradford pear, Pyrus calleryana, was originally heralded as the ideal landscape tree. Although researchers at the USDA worked to develop what they believed was the perfect tree, the Bradford or ornamental pear is now a plague unknowingly released upon unsuspecting homeowners and the environment. It’s time to take a stand and cut down ornamental pears in the landscape.
Easter egg hunting hoppin’ all over
Easter has no shortage of eggs to hunt after. This year’s Easter in Hiawatha has its share of eggs and prizes to hunt after, with the Easter Bunny himself present in all of the events happening (He sure is able to leap long distances to reach all of them!).
When behold Jesus Christ
[Jesus says,] “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” - John 10:11
Lady Red Hawks are 2-2
The Hiawatha Red Hawk Girls Softball team started their season by taking on the St. Mary’s Lady Bears. They played a double header and won both games by a score of 1-0 and 9-1. The Lady Red Hawks had seven innings of not only great pitching by Junior Adison Williams, but perfect defense behind her. They held the Lady Bears scoreless the first game. Adison Williams struck out 10 batters. Junior Kenzie Nelson had a strong showing behind the plate getting an important pick to keep the momentum in the Lady Red Hawks favor. She also led the team with nine putouts. On offense, Junior Claire Twombly led the team in hitting by going three for three at the plate along with Kenzie Nelson hitting a double.
Red Hawk Boys Baseball loses at home
The Red Hawk Boys Baseball Team played a double header Monday night at home against the Jefferson West Tigers. They lost both games by scores of 4-10 and 4-6.
Red Hawk Track and Field Team hit the spring season running
The Red Hawk Track and Field team hit the ground running at the Holton event on Tuesday afternoon.
Hiawatha Ministerial Alliance hosts Lenten Lunch
The First Christian Church at 6th and Kickapoo will host the Lenten Lunch at noon on Wednesday, April 9.
HES announces March Character Kids
March’s character word of the month was Courage.
Brown County commission votes for landfill tarp requirement
The Brown County commissioners voted to approve making tarps covering garbage a requirement for people bringing their garbage to the Brown County Landfill during Monday morning’s meeting.