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Renewal by Andersen Expansion Underway
Renewal by Andersen held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday to mark the beginning of an expansion that was announced earlier this year. The 125,000-square-foot expansion is the first major expansion since the plant opened and comes at the same time the company is celebrating its 20th anniversary. On hand to help celebrate were Cottage Grove …
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Architecture Tours This Weekend at LeDuc
During the third weekend of each month, various themes relating to the LeDuc home and family will be explored. On June 20th and 21st, the emphasis will be on the beautiful Gothic Revival Architecure of three buildings, the house, the carriage barn & the ice house, on the LeDuc property. Andrew Jackson Downing, the architect, …
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Hampton Community Days This Weekend
The City of Hampton will hold its annual Community Days on June 19th and 20th. Hampton Mayor Tim Skog talked to KDWA about the event, which starts with a medallion hunt. Click here for audio The Hampton News Facebook page started revealing clues for the medallion hunt on Tuesday, June 16th and will reveal …
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Summer Program at HFS
A new program is helping to feed the Hastings community this summer. Hastings Family Service Executive Director Chris Koop reaches out to residents who need help and to those who would like to help out. Click here for audio
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City Council Talks East 3rd Street
One topic of discussion at the City Council meeting was the proposal to vacate the right of way on 3rd street between the CP railroad tracks and Lea Street. Christ’s Family Church, represented by Pastor Paris Pasch, is exploring expansion and connection of the parking lots currently owned by the church. The church building is …
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More June Events at the GRRVLC
June continues to be a busy month at the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center in Freedom Park. Executive Director Jessica Bierbrauer talks about what’s in store. Click here for audio (photo by Margaret Smith)
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HFD Rescues Baby Ducklings
Firefighters often practice for emergencies and used their rescue skills to help a mother in distress on Monday. While walking with her little ones near city hall, four slipped thru a safety grate resulting in a call for help to firefighters Chris Paulson and new hire Jeremy Hall. The grate was removed, with a frantic …
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Hudson Building Update
The City of Hastings Community Development Director John Hinzman has an update on the recent HEDRA meeting and the progress of the sale of the Hudson Building. Click here for audio Asbestos abatement has concluded and we asked Hinzman if there were any surprises in that process. Click here for audio
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New Coach In Town: Adam Welch
With the Summer now here, KDWA Sports was able to catch up with Brand New Hastings Boys Hockey Coach Adam Welch, to discuss his excitement for the job, visions for the program, working with the youth program, and MORE! Click here for audio
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Season Recap: Raider Baseball
The Hastings Raiders Baseball Season may have ended a touch earlier than they wanted, but as Head Coach Taylor Pagel of the Raiders told KDWA’s Nick Tuckner in their Season Recap Interview on Thursday, it was a very fun season, led by a huge Senior Class. Click here for audio
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