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Lightweight debris prohibited at Landfill Nov. 25 due to high wind

The Hastings Solid Waste Landfill at 725 S. Southern Hills Drive is prohibiting lightweight debris the rest of the day on Nov. 25, while a wind advisory is in place. With wind speeds of 33 mph and gusts of more than 45 mph, the wind advisory began at 12:15 p.m. Heavier debris, such as wood waste, construction debris, furniture and even standard household…

Newer park restrooms to close for season on Nov. 25

The restrooms and attached drinking fountains at Crosier Park, Heartwell Park, Lake Hastings, Chautauqua Park and Lincoln Park – which have small, electric heaters that allow them to stay open longer than older restrooms – are scheduled to close for winter on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.  Stand alone drinking fountains and the older parks restrooms closed…

Many city offices to close Nov. 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving holiday

Many City of Hastings offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Front desk services will be unavailable at the Hastings Police Department, Hastings Fire & Rescue, Administration, Finance, Development Services, Hastings Utilities Department, Hastings Municipal Airport, Parks and Recreation…

Hastings new e-scooter law takes effect on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Members of the Hastings City Council voted 8-0 during their regular meeting on Nov. 10, 2025 to approve the second and final readings of Ordinance 4815, which establishes lightweight e-scooter, e-bike and hoverboard usage on public property.  The new law will be section 50-704 of city code. Because ordinances take effect 15 days after passage, Ordinance…

Warm up your winter with the 2025-2026 Winter Reading Program

The annual Winter Reading Program returns to Hastings Public Library for the 2025-2026 winter season. Winter Reading is a reading challenge offered for four-weeks and four-days. It is a fun incentive that offers chances to win awesome prizes to keep everyone reading through the holidays.  The program is divided by age group: Ages 4 and younger; 5 to…