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Trail Phase 4A gets ok from FHA

The City of Hastings received notice recently that the Federal Highway Administration completed its environmental review and approved plans for an extension to the Pioneer Spirit Trail. Approval by the FHA of Phase 4A, which will extend the Pioneer Spirit Trail into South Hastings, was needed to receive grant funding and continue work on the project. The…

The City of Hastings to hold Fair Housing Symposium on April 17

The City of Hastings will hold its first ever Fair Housing Symposium, 10 a.m. to noon, April 17 at the Hastings Public Library, 314 N. Denver Ave. Morning refreshments will be served. Translation services will be available. This symposium is intended to share valuable information about safe and appropriate housing in Hastings and the State’s Landlord…

Third Street to see lane closure near City Hall

The south lane of the 600 block of West Third Street will be closed adjacent to the Hastings City Hall building for multiple days next week. The exact duration of the closure is unknown but be aware the work is anticipated to occur during the week of March 31 to April 4. The south lane will reopen overnight each day.  The closure will accommodate…

Council approves updated comprehensive plan

Members of the Hastings City Council voted 7-0 during their regular meeting Monday, March 24 to approve adoption of the City of Hastings’ 144-page updated comprehensive plan. This is the first comprehensive plan update for the City of Hastings since the previous plan was adopted in 2009.  A comprehensive plan is a guiding document that provides recommendations…

City of Hastings to participate in statewide tornado drill on March 26

The City of Hastings encourages participation in the statewide tornado drill 10 a.m., Wednesday March 26.  This is a great opportunity for everyone to practice severe weather safety plans. This testing provides an opportunity for schools, businesses and citizens to review and practice their tornado safety measures, including going to a place of shelter. Among…