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Legion, Friends, Step Up For Bauers
If you want a good news story, and frankly the 2023 version of the “Hastings Christmas Story”, KDWA News was able to catch up with Hastings American Legion Assistant Manager Andrew Swanson, as he, alongside a troop of friends, patrons, and total strangers raised some money for presents, for the Bauer Family (pictured), who lost …
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HFD On “PAR” With Empire
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During large fires or heavy response to any fire, or medical in Dakota County, the Empire Communications Team is heavily involved in everything from dispatch, response, and communication, to making sure that mutual aid request and other calls are taken care of when things get tough. Hastings Fire Chief John Townsend (pictured) talked with KDWA …
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HPD Brightens Holiday Season
In our Hastings Police Update with Hasitngs Deputy Chief of Police Bryan Schowalter, we start with some good news from the PD, including their association with the Toys for Tots, and Shop With a Cop programs over this Holiday Season, but also looked ahead to the next couple of weekends on the roads. Schowalter tells …
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PRESCOTT HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEW BOYS GOLF, GIRLS VOLLEYBALL COACHES
Prescott High School has announced new volleyball and boys golf coaches, approved by the school board on December 20. Geoffrey Snyder will be returning as the coach of the Prescott Girls Volleyball program for a second stint. He has previously served as the leader of Plum City and Spring Valley as well. In a statement, …
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Hastings City Council Recap
At this past Monday’s City Council Meeting, the final meeting of 2023, Mayor Mary Fasbender and Council recognized numerous City employees for their years of service to our community. Mayor Fasbender joined KDWA to talk about all those who were honored on Monday, and also has more from the meeting, including the second reading of …
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No Snow? No Problem In Hastings!
We know that the lack of snow in the area is a huge bummer for many Winter activity lovers out there, but even without outdoor ice rinks in play, there are so many other ways you can enjoy this mild Winter outdoors, especially during the upcoming Winter Break, for kids who are out of school. …
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Vermillion Home Erupts In Flames
At 3:25pm, Monday afternoon, Hastings Fire, Randolph-Hampton Fire, and many other area agencies were dispatched to the 5500th block of 210th Street East, in Vermillion, on the call of a structure fire. When Hastings Fire arrived, they found a working fire in the basement of the home, which then spread throughout the house. As other …
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Schommer Found Not Guilty
KDWA Radio has learned that a former co-owner of a local Hastings Area business has been found not guilty in connection with seven felony charges of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult, while her mother’s trustee and power of attorney. Mary Rose Polley Schommer, age 55, of Hastings, was found not guilty of all charges …
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Tippy’s Collectibles Giving FREE Toys
Tippy’s Collectibles in the first floor of the ArtSpace Building, in Downtown Hastings is playing Santa Claus for the entire community, giving FREE toys and gifts like Baseball Gloves, Figurines, and much more, as a way to give back. David Ramirez, better known as “Tippy” to the City of Hastings joined KDWA’s Nick Tuckner to …
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District 200 Snow Day Criteria
We all know that this balmy “Winter” weather won’t be lasting long here in the Tri-County Area, so while we enjoy the sun and warmth, Hasitngs Superintendent of schools Dr. Tammy Champa joined KDWA to talk about how snow days have changed over the last few years, and what the criteria will be for cancelling …
Permanent link to this article: https://kdwa.com/2023/12/district-200-snow-day-criteria/
