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RNR and Budget Hearing Notice

The governing body of Brown County will meet on August 28, 2023 at 9:00am at the Brown County Courthouse Commission Room... more ››

Brown County Planning Commission Press Release

Please view the Press Release below for information regarding Key Stakeholder Interviews.

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City and County Textcaster Information

Did you know the City of Hiawatha and Brown County Sheriff's Office both offer Textcaster notifications?

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Reminder about Personal Property listings

The following items are taxable as a personal property and should be listed with the Appraiser's Office every year: ATVs, UTVs, Golf Carts... more ››

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Independence Day Closings

The Brown County Courthouse will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. The Brown County Landfill will close at... more ››

Landfill Price Increase 2024

Due to continued increases in operating costs, the Brown County commissioners have approved a rate increase beginning May 1, 2024... more ››

Reprint Fee in Treasurer's Office

ATTENTION: Due to the rising cost of supplies, the Treasurer's office needs to charge a copy fee for any reprints from our... more ››

Attention: All Commercial Vehicle Registrations

The Treasurer's office is asking that you please call the office at 785-742-2051 and make an appointment for any Commercial Vehicle... more ››

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Elevator Repairs Finished

UPDATE: After more than four months, the elevator at the Brown County Courthouse is once again fully operational...

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Credit and Debit Card Usage Notice

If you are using a credit or debit card in the Treasurer's Office, Clerk's Office, or at the county landfill, the transaction will show on... more ››

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2022 Market Study

The 2022 Market Study for Brown County has been posted to the Appraiser's page.  Please refer to the left side menu on the Appraiser's page... more ››

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LANDFILL PRICE INCREASE 2022

The Brown County Transfer Station will be increasing the price for In County and Out Of County Trash beginning January 1, 2022.  With the... more ››

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New Dropbox for District Court

The Brown County District Court has a new dropbox located on the south side of the courthouse in front of the middle doors.  Open the... more ››

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Notice to All Boat Owners

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks are requiring a photo or pencil tracing of the HIN be submitted with registration paperwork... more ››

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Project Rise

Project Rise is offering assistance to families in our area.

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Gencie Disinfecting Systems Now Available

Gencie Sprayers are now available to check out in various locations in Brown County.  These sprayers are available at no cost to Brown... more ››

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Properties for Sale

The Brown County Commissioners have authorized the sale of a list of properties previously listed for sale at a Tax Foreclousre Sale and... more ››

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New Bid Module

Brown County implemented a new Bid Module on our website this week.  On our homepage in the lower right hand corner, you will see the "... more ››

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New Website for Brown County

Welcome to the new Brown County website.  We are very excited to bring this new website that is more robust and interactive for users.  Our... more ››

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Todd Widman Scholarship

March 1, 2000 Deputy Sheriff Todd Widman was killed in the line of duty after responding to a call in Brown County. 

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