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Statewide tornado drill 10 a.m., March 27

The City of Hastings encourages participation in the statewide tornado drill 10 a.m., Wednesday March 27.  This is a great opportunity for everyone to practice severe weather safely 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…

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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…

Light-weight debris prohibited at Landfill March 25 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, 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…

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…