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Learn to Fly Day includes open house and pancake breakfast on May 17

The public is invited to an open house and pancake breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m., Saturday May, 17 at the Hastings Municipal Airport, 3106 W. 12th St.   Aircraft will be flying in from all over Nebraska and the pilots look to share their passion for aviation. The event is organized by Hastings Experimental Aircraft Association Hastings Chapter 544 and…

Council approves agreement for renewable natural gas landfill project

NewCarbon has finalized a 25-year agreement with the City of Hastings, Nebraska to convert methane emissions from the Hastings Sanitary Landfill into renewable natural gas (RNG). Our project will capture methane gas generated by decomposing organic waste at the landfill, clean and upgrade it into pipeline-quality RNG, and inject it into a nearby natural…

HPL launches on-demand, anywhere online tutoring for all learners

Hastings Public Library is excited to announce the launch of Brainfuse – on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for all ages and levels. Brainfuse HelpNow™ provides differentiated learning solutions for users of diverse needs and background. Students communicate with live tutors using an interactive whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy/paste text or…

HU recognized for achieving exceptional electric reliability

The City of Hastings Utility Department received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2024.  The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association, a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities. APPA helps electric utilities track power outage and restoration…

Fisher Fountain to begin operation soon for season

Jacob Fisher Rainbow Fountain will soon begin to operate for the summer season.  The traditional season for operation begins Mother’s Day weekend.  Operation of the fountain will begin Friday, May 9. Testing the lights this week will occur Thursday, May 8 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The fountain will remain on until Labor Day weekend. The iconic lighted…