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World's Largest Truck Convoy returns Sept. 20

The Special Olympics’ “World’s Largest Truck Convoy” will occur Saturday, Sept. 20 in Hastings.   Semitrucks will begin arriving in the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 19 at the Adams County Fairgrounds.  There will be a kickball game with athletes, truck drivers and law enforcement officers; food and music starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday for all participants…

City lowers levy, avoids pink postcard meeting

The City of Hastings will not have to attend the planned Joint Public Hearing after members of the Hastings City Council reduced the tax city’s asking amount and therefore the city’s property tax levy. The Joint Public Hearing, also known as the pink postcard meeting, is scheduled for Sept. 17 at the Hastings High School Auditorium Council members…

Beware of scam email circulating

The City of Hastings and Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce were recently notified of scam emails advertising bid proposals from someone named Joao Pereira. The email includes a malicious link. Please disregard any email advertising bid proposals from Joao Pereira, even if the email came from a local business.

BNSF Elm Ave. crossing to close 9-11 for maintenance

The BNSF Railway is planning to close the Elm Avenue crossing on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 for track maintenance. The closure is anticipated to begin at 8:30 a.m. and be completed by 3 p.m., but may reopen sooner than that.  The crossing is between South Street and Second Street.

Hastings Public Library to participate in inaugural Library Fall Crawl

Hastings Public Library joins 23 libraries across the central part of Nebraska in the first Library Fall Crawl, taking place from Sept. 2 to Nov. 30. Sponsored by the Central Plains Library System, the Library Fall Crawl invites residents to visit libraries across 22 communities, exploring new spaces, attending programs, and discovering the variety…