The Hastings Fire Department is narrowing down the candidates for the “Fire Captains” positions. Hastings Fire Chief Mike Schutt talks about the process. Click here for audio
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Hinzman Talks Downtown Improvement Plans
The development of the Riverfront is spreading out to include the safety and landscaping of 2nd Street. John Hinzman tells KDWA about plans to change the intersections for the better use. Click here for audio The bridge project and all it entailed took a bite out of local business and Hinzman continues with the …
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City Council Passes ATV Amendment
The Hastings City Council held a public hearing and a second reading of an amendment to city code pertaining to golf carts and ATV vehicles. City Attorney Dan Fluegal explained the ordinance changes. Click here for audio Fluegal also responded to a question from the public asking if licensed drivers could use the vehicles …
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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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