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Detached garage at 715 S. Franklin total loss following fire

Hastings Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire Thursday night, Oct. 17, in the detached garage at 715 S. Franklin Ave. Firefighters were dispatched at 10:32 p.m. and had the fire under control within 15 minutes of arrival. The last unit was cleared at 12:20 a.m., Friday. The garage has been determined to be a total loss.   The fire has been…

City of Hastings communications survey now available

In an effort to be as effective and efficient as possible when it comes to communications, the City of Hastings is conducting a 12-question included with the October utility bills.  There are several ways to complete the survey. You can return the completed paper survey in the envelope with your utility bill payment, return the survey to any City of…

Meeting set for Oct. 23 to discuss old middle school building

The City of Hastings and Hastings Community Redevelopment Authority are taking action to give new life to the old Hastings Middle School and the entities want to educate the public about that process. The City and CRA are working with the South Central Economic Development District to apply to the Environmental Protection Agency Brownfield Program…

14th Street to close between Turner and Elm for sewer, water project

The City of Hastings Street Department is closing 14th Street between Turner and Elm avenues to assist a private contractor with a sewer and water replacement project. Underground work is scheduled to begin Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 15. The work is anticipated to be completed, and the area reopen, on Monday Oct. 21. Turner Avenue north and south of…

Short West Second Street lane closure planned

A portion of the south lane in the 300 block of West Second Street is scheduled close, beginning Monday, Oct. 14 to facilitate the connection of a new fire service water line. The closure will include about 100 feet of the lane, just east of North Kansas Avenue. Drivers are encouraged to use caution. The closure is scheduled to last until about Oct.…