Hiawatha leaders celebrate successes, look to propel growth

It’s a time-worn catchphrase, but it was emphasized repeatedly by Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) officials at their annual meeting Sept. 1 — it takes a village to produce the kind of success Hiawatha has experienced in the past year.

“Today is about celebrating all of you that are here today,” said outgoing Hiawatha City Manager Kim Downs, who served in her position…