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Jacob Fisher Rainbow Fountain will soon begin operation for the summer season. The traditional season for operation begins Mother’s Day weekend. Operation of the fountain will begin Friday, May 8, 2026. Testing the lights this week will occur Thursday evening. The fountain will remain in operation until Labor Day weekend. The iconic lighted fountain…
The Heartbeat Creative District extended the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for artists interested in participating in a new public art initiative: the Mural Crosswalk Project on First Street in downtown Hastings. The RFQ was initially released on April 7 with a deadline of May 1, 2026. The deadline has been extended until June 1, 2026 to accommodate…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in partnership with law enforcement agencies nationwide, is working to keep motorists safe through increased seat belt enforcement efforts. The Hastings Police Department has been awarded a grant through the Nebraska Department of Transportation to support overtime traffic enforcement as part…
A subdivision in west Hastings will see many of its roads resurfaced in the coming days. Werner Construction Co. of Hastings had the low bid of $360,635 and was awarded the contract for the City of Hastings 2026 street resurfacing program, which this year will address a portion of the Westbrook Subdivision. Werner now plans to begin resurfacing work…
The Hastings Utility Department’s fifth large-scale tree-trimming project in the last six years is scheduled to begin the week of May 4. The Green Tree Company from Red Oak, Iowa will be trimming trees in Juniata. Other areas included in the 2026 tree trimming area include the stretch of 12th Street between Juniata and the Westbrook subdivision, DLD…
