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Library to kick off summer reading during block party on May 31

Hastings Public Library kicks off the 2025 Summer Reading Program with a Block Party. The theme of the 2025 Summer Reading Program is "Color Our World,” focusing on art, diversity, and the stories that color our world. The Block Party will be 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at the Hastings Public Library, 314 N. Denver Ave. The block party activities…

EPA awards Hastings $475,000 for clean up of old middle school

The City of Hastings was awarded $475,000 in Brownfield Assessment cleanup funds from the Environmental Protection Agency for work at the former Hastings Middle School at 714 W. Fifth St. The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that Hastings was among 207 communities selected to receive 214 grant awards for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving…

Lightweight debris prohibited at Landfill May 16 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 May 16, while a wind advisory is in place. With wind speeds of 27 mph and gusts of more than 40 mph, the wind advisory began at noon. Heavier debris, such as wood waste, construction debris, furniture and even standard household…

Eastbound lane of 42nd Street to close May 19 east of 281 for roadwork

Beginning Monday, May 19 the City of Hastings Street Department will close the eastbound lane of East 42nd Street for repairs just east of U.S. Highway 281.  Eastbound traffic will use the center lane in the project area and westbound traffic will carry on as normal. Markers will be used to make the lane transition.  Osbourne Drive East will be closed…

Utility billing changes set to improve communication

Hastings Utility Department customers will soon notice changes to the billing process.  The changes, which include a new customer service module as well as the end of past-due “postings” are set to take effect June 1. “We’re really excited about the increased functionality this module is going to bring, especially in terms of our customer experience…