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Zoning meetings on March 25 and 26 to discuss setbacks, height requirements and lot coverage

The City of Hastings Development Services Department will hold two meetings to discuss the land use section of Hastings City Code and are looking for public input. The meetings will take place 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26 at the Hastings Municipal Airport, 3300 W. 12th St. These meetings are the next step for the City of Hastings…

City provides insight for political signs

As the election season approaches for local, state, and federal elections, the City of Hastings would like to provide candidates and their supporters with information on regulations for signs that are customarily used for political campaigns.  Common examples of temporary signs include the following, event banners, political signs and 18-inch by 24-inch…

Heartbeat Creative District awarded $100,000 grant

The Heartbeat Creative District was recently awarded a $100,000 Creative District Development Grant for painted crosswalks on First Street in downtown; as well as sculptures and a mid-block crossing at the Hastings Public Library's greenspace. This is with the support of the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. The Nebraska Arts…

Heather Henson brings immersive environmental arts experience to Hastings Public Library

Hastings Public Library is proud to welcome Heather Henson—puppet artist, philanthropist, and daughter of Jim Henson—for a one-of-a-kind, all-ages event at 4 p.m. at the library on Monday, March 16. Through puppetry, masks, movement, music, and interactive storytelling, participants will journey through local waterways and global ecosystems while embodying…

Lance Selph joins HFR as Assistant Chief of EMS

Hastings Fire & Rescue’s Assistant Chief of EMS comes to the position with nearly 30 years of experience. Lance Selph began work as the Assistant Chief of EMS on Feb. 9. He previously worked for the Fayetteville, Arkansas Fire Department.  Selph has spent 29 years working in both fire suppression and emergency medical services. As his fire service…