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HFR raising funds during Give Hastings Day for thermal imaging cameras

With the early giving period for Give Hastings Day is now open, Hastings Fire & Rescue encourages public support for the purchase of three essential thermal imaging cameras (TICs) for the front-line apparatus. Hastings Fire & Rescue has a goal to raise $10,000 during Give Hastings Day on May 2, following the early giving period. The department’s current…

Slots available, but limited for new, free HPL senior technology class

Space is still available, but limited for the Hastings Public Library’s free computer essentials class for seniors called Senior Planet.  Three slots are available for the first Senior Planet class provided by the library, which received a $15,800 AARP Community Challenge Grant Check. The grant funded the purchase of 15 iPads and 15 Chromebook computers…

Arbor Day program to take place at St. Michael's Elementary

The City of Hastings Arbor Day program will start at 1:30 pm at St. Michael’s Elementary on Friday, April 26 at 715 Creighton Ave. Volunteers will plant a Swamp White Oak and Catalpa tree next to the school’s garden. These are shade trees that will be planted by the playground, in the northwest portion of the school property.    City Tree Board member…

2023 Water Quality Report Now Available

The Hastings 2023 Annual Water Quality Report is now available, showing important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the City of Hastings water system to provide safe water. Sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and groundwater wells. As water…

Give Hastings Day 2024 for Hastings Public Library

Hastings Public Library is excited to once again be part of Give Hastings Day for the event's 11th year. This unique fundraiser allows community members the opportunity to donate funds to nonprofit organizations that are meaningful to them. Gifts from Give Hastings Day help support library programs that foster a love of reading in children, beginning…