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HPL to host a portion of 'Remembering Our Fallen' exhibit

The Hastings Public Library is honored to host a portion of the "Remembering Our Fallen" photographic war memorial, on display from Jan. 7 through 21. This powerful exhibit, curated by the organization of the same name as the exhibit, honors the lives and sacrifices of military service members from Nebraska who gave their lives in service to our country…

Snow emergency canceled one day early

The snow emergency – originally scheduled to run through 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5 – was canceled 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6.  Snow removal began late Sunday morning as the snowfall subsided. Because Hastings did not receive as much snow as was anticipated, and residential streets looked good, street plowing was kept to emergency snow routes.  Snow removal…

Snow removal in the City of Hastings

Snow removal is essential to our community and provides safety for life and property; but it also takes time, money, planning, coordination and effort, so snow removal operations are planned and looked at all year long. The City Streets Department has 509 lane miles for snow removal – including 47 cul-de-sacs. Plus 14 parking lots. The Street Department…

Snow emergency to begin 7 p.m., Jan. 4

The City of Hastings has declared a snow emergency to begin at 7 p.m., Saturday Jan. 4. The snow emergency will continue through 8 a.m., Tuesday Jan. 7, based on the latest winter weather forecast that predicts several inches of snow, as well as extremely cold temperatures.  No parking is allowed along snow emergency routes during the above timeframe…

Proposed Plan Modification Amendment 2025-1

Proposed Plan Modification Amendment 2025-1: East End - Redevelopment Project The Community Redevelopment Authority has proposed a Plan Modification in Redevelopment Area #1, to be known as the East End Redevelopment project. The property is generally located at the intersection of West 2nd Street and North Kansas Avenue, on the west side of North…