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The Hastings Museum is celebrating a global icon this spring with the debut of its refreshed and reimagined Kool-Aid exhibit, opening to the public on Sunday, March 8, 2026. After more than two decades, the beloved exhibit has been completely transformed into a vibrant, colorful, and immersive experience for visitors of all ages. Kool-Aid has deep…
Hastings Public Library is excited to announce the return of the engaging series, Echoes of the Heartland. This year, attendees will hear the voices of Nebraska's rich past with 11 speakers from Humanities Nebraska featuring stories of history, culture, and music. In place of a twelfth speaker, the series will highlight the Nebraska Chautauqua: Weaving…
Hastings Fire and Rescue responded to a grass fire at 4:06 p.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, east of U.S. Highway 281, between East Lochland Road and 42nd Street. The fire covered two to three acres, quickly spreading to the north-northeast. The fire was under control in about 40 minutes. Firefighters were on scene about 1 hour and 12 minutes. The…
The City of Hastings Development Services Department is providing a series of free lunch and learn classes during 2026 to cover required continuing education hours for plumbers, gas fitters, and mechanical contractors. The Development Services Department will provide the lunch. “We are offering these continuing education classes to our local contractors…
A preference for new and improved sidewalks, privacy fences, and “missing middle” housing development were among key findings in a recent City of Hastings neighborhood character study. The City of Hastings Development Services Department’s recent Neighborhood Character Survey was developed to gather opinions on neighborhood characteristics. Characteristics…
