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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Driver distraction continues to be a major factor that results in traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The Hastings Police Department will join law enforcement agencies nationwide April 1-8, 2024, to remind drivers about the dangers and consequences of distracted driving. This annual campaign is part…
The Hastings Solid Waste Landfill at 725 S. Southern Hills Drive is prohibiting light weight debris the rest of the day, while the high wind advisory is in place. With wind speeds of more than 30 mph and gusts of more than 40 mph, the high wind advisory began at 11:45 and is anticipated to be in place the rest of the day. Heavier debris, such as wood…
As Kevin Johnson looks back on his time as Utilities Manager for the City of Hastings, the aspect he is most proud of is a department-wide emphasis on keeping a taut organizational structure. “My team and I have done that for 6 ½ years, re-evaluating roles and alignment, making sure Hastings Utilities was run as efficiently as possible” he said. Johnson,…
Hastings Parks and Recreation reopened several restrooms on a tentative basis for the summer season on Thursday, March 21. Restrooms in Heartwell, Crosier, Lake Hastings, Lincoln Park, and Brickyard parks were reopened. Those restrooms have heaters that were installed over the winter. Crosier Park had a portable toilet on hand the last few weeks…
Hastings Fire & Rescue responded to a fire around 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 20 at 1325 W. Fourth St. The residents were home, got out safely and reported the fire themselves. Hastings Rural Volunteer Fire Department provided mutual aid. Hastings Police Department, Hastings Utilities and the City of Hastings Street Department also responded to the incident.…
