On Wednesday, April 8, the Hastings City Chamber of Commerce and Tourism hosted the State of
Community Luncheon at the Hastings Golf Club.
In a collaborative effort, local and state leaders gathered. Some of those present were Dakota County Commissioner Mike Slavik, Hastings City Councilmembers Vihrachoff and Leifeld, Hastings Family Service Executive Director Amy Sutton, ISD 200 School Board Directors Melissa Millner, Mark Zuzek, and Philip Biermaier, United Heroes League President Shane Hudella, as well as Senator Judy Seeberger.
Amy Fox, Chamber Board Chair, welcomed the local and state leaders, and then Superintendent Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman addressed the State of the District.
Dr. Wehrkamp Herman highlighted the high school Pathway Program, academic resources that support the work of ISD 200, and the importance of community partnerships for student success.
For the community, Dr. Wehrkamp Herman expressed her appreciation and looks ahead to the future.
(Actuality 1)
Mayor Mary Fasbender presented on the State of the City and noted this year’s theme, “progress through partnerships.” Mayor Fasbender showcased the work happening in the Hastings community, such as the construction of the CWTP, new housing developments, and new businesses, and celebrated that the City of Hastings was shown to be fiscally responsible by once again receiving a clean audit.
Mayor Fasbender offered her gratitude to the city.
(Actuality 2)
Chamber President Kristy Barse moderated the Local Leaders Panel. The panel consisted of city and school leaders: Superintendent Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman, ISD 200 School Board Chair Carrie Tate, Hastings City Administrator Dan Wietecha, and Hastings Mayor Mary Fasbender.
KDWA connected with Jen Fox, one of the proprietors of Spiral Brewery and one of the leaders for the Downtown Business Association. Fox shares her reaction to the information shared during the State of Community.
(Actuality 3)
KDWA also connected with ISD 200 School Board member Philip Biermaier for his perspective on the State of Community Luncheon and insight about the collaborative relationship between the city and ISD 200.
(Actuality 4)
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