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Energize and Engage to provide information about nuclear on July 17

Area residents interested in learning more about next generation nuclear energy are invited to attend the Energize and Engage informational event 5-7 p.m., Thursday, July 17 at the Hastings Municipal Airport terminal, 3300 W. 12th St.  Hastings was recognized as one of the 16 communities best suited to site a next generation nuclear reactor after phase…

Denver Avenue closure from 7th to 9th streets extended due to rain

The temporary closure of Denver Avenue to through traffic between Seventh and Ninth streets to accommodate a Mary Lanning Healthcare project will extend a little longer.  The project is facilitating the installation of steam pipes under the street from the new MLH boiler plant to the hospital building. The new boiler plant will replace the aging boiler…

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…