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Phase 2 of quiet crossing project complete, three crossings reopen

As part of Phase 2 of the city’s ongoing Quiet Crossing project, the Denver, Lincoln and California Avenue BNSF Railway crossings reopened on Tuesday, June 24.  Work on the railroad quiet crossings is funded by the city’s current half cent sales tax that was approved by 81.55% of voters in September 2017.  The quiet zone takes effect only after construction…

Kubo returns to Hastings as Development Services Director

A familiar face is now leading the City of Hastings’ Development Services Department. Kevin Kubo started June 16, 2025 as the City’s Development Services Director.  Kubo previously served as Chief Building Official for the City of Hastings from Nov. 21, 2021 to November 21, 2024; and then as Chief Building Inspector for the City of Fremont before…

Water department to recognize two centenarian wells on July 4

In addition to the annual Independence Day activities at Fisher Fountain such as the bicycle parade, the City of Hastings will be recognizing two pieces of local history on July 4. This year marks the 100th birthday for Well 4 and 110th birthday for Well 1, which are both on site near Fisher Fountain at the North Denver Station utility department office…

2025 4th of July activities set for Fisher Fountain, Brickyard Park

The City of Hastings Independence Day celebration begins at 5:30 p.m., July 4, 2025 at Brickyard Park on West D Street. Food and drink will go on sale at 5:30 p.m.  Musician Rascal Martinez will take the stage at 7 p.m. After the sun sets, we will light up the sky with our annual fireworks show.  The rain date will be July 11 with times remaining…

Hastings Public Library to bring in Fontenelle Forest birds of prey

As part of the 2025 Summer Reading Program, the Hastings Public Library is bringing in birds of prey for an educational program called Raptors On-Site. Get up close and personal with Fontenelle Forest’s raptors—birds of prey including eagles, falcons, owls, and more! Learn how essential these amazing birds are to our ecosystem and see them in this…