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HU Manager Kevin Johnson announces retirement effective June 17

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,…

Five park restrooms now open, rest to open soon

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…

HFR responds to fire at 1325 W. 4th St.

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.…

Hastings Fire and Rescue to bring in speaker Frank Viscuso

Hastings Fire & Rescue invites the public to an interactive leadership and culture development program presented aimed at a wide audience by a renowned speaker who is a veteran firefighter. Speaker Frank Viscuso, a retired deputy chief, will give the presentation “Step Up and Lead.” Viscuso served more than 26 years as a professional firefighter in…

Political candidate sign summary

As the election season approaches for local, state, and federal elections, the City of Hastings would like to provide candidates and their supporters with information on regulations for signs that are customarily used for political campaigns.  The City of Hastings regulates signs, including poster signs, which typically are used for political campaigns.…