(KNZA)--There will be a contested race this fall for a position on the Hiawatha City Commission.

The Brown County Clerk’s Office reports Matthew Haws filed before Friday’s deadline for the position of Commissioner of Finance.

Haws joins John Merchant Jr. is seeking the position currently held by longtime commissioner Bill Collins.

Collins is running unopposed for mayor.  Current Mayor Dr. Steffen Shamburg is not seeking re-election.

The general election will be held November 6th.