Latest News

Sign up for the Latest News Notifications

Personal fireworks to end at midnight July 4

Postponing the municipal fireworks display at Brickyard Park has no effect on the sales and use of personal fireworks, both of which are to end at midnight on July 4, according to city ordinance. The City of Hastings will look at possible code changes to be proposed to Hastings City Council for future Independence Day events that would allow a weather…

City of Hastings fireworks display postponed until July 11

The City of Hastings Independence Day celebration has been postponed until July 11 due to an unfavorable weather forecast. The alternate celebration is one week after July 4 due to the availability of the firework display contractor.  Festivities will still take place at Brickyard Park on West D Street. Food and drink will go on sale at 5:30 p.m. Musician…

City offices to close for July 4

The City of Hastings offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Front desk services will be unavailable at: Hastings Police Department Hastings Fire and Rescue Administration Finance Development Services Hastings Utilities Parks and Recreation Hastings Public Library, and Solid Waste Landfill   Normal…

Energize and Engage to provide information about nuclear on July 17

Area residents interested in learning more about next generation nuclear energy are invited to attend the Energize and Engage informational event 5-7 p.m., Thursday, July 17 at the Hastings Municipal Airport terminal, 3300 W. 12th St.  Hastings was recognized as one of the 16 communities best suited to site a next generation nuclear reactor after phase…

Denver Avenue closure from 7th to 9th streets extended due to rain

The temporary closure of Denver Avenue to through traffic between Seventh and Ninth streets to accommodate a Mary Lanning Healthcare project will extend a little longer.  The project is facilitating the installation of steam pipes under the street from the new MLH boiler plant to the hospital building. The new boiler plant will replace the aging boiler…