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Council approves Vorderstrasse's appointment as HFR Chief

Members of the Hastings City Council voted 8-0 during their regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 10 to appoint Troy Vorderstrasse as Chief of Hastings Fire & Rescue. “I’d like to thank the Mayor and Council for their confidence and support,” Vorderstrasse said during the council meeting. “I appreciate this opportunity. I’m excited to serve the City as the…

HPL to host open house about the plans for greenspace

The Hastings Public Library is excited to announce an open house event 3 p.m., Feb. 22 to showcase the plans for the lot next door purchased by the Hastings Library Foundation in the fall of 2022. This exciting new greenspace will serve as an extension of the library, providing a natural, welcoming environment for community gatherings, library programs,…

HFR responds to fire at Thermo King

Hastings Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire on Wednesday Feb. 5 at Thermo King, 1800 Centennial Ave. Firefighters were dispatched around 7 p.m., and the fire was under control about 45 minutes later.  Firefighters were called to a fire at the exhaust stack on the roof.  When firefighters arrived, they were directed by staff to the paint…

Light-weight debris prohibited at Landfill Feb. 3 due to high wind

The Hastings Solid Waste Landfill at 725 S. Southern Hills Drive is prohibiting light-weight debris the rest of the day on Feb. 3, while a wind advisory is in place. With wind speeds of 29 mph and gusts of 35 mph, the wind advisory will begin at 12:30 p.m. Heavier debris, such as wood waste, construction debris, furniture and even standard household…

Summer seasonal hiring now open

The summer seasonal hiring process is now open for the City of Hastings. Online applications and information about seasonal positions are available here. The Hastings Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual Seasonal Job Fair 1-3 p.m., Sunday, March 2 at the Hastings City Auditorium, 400 N. Hastings Ave.  Most of the City’s seasonal positions…