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  • Share Suggestion- I grew up in Hastings 1960-83. I now live in Brunswick, GA. The Downtown Development Authority has organized First Friday in Brunswick. The First Friday of each month-Businesses are open, bands playing in lots or squares, food trucks are present. Open container is allowed. Several streets are blocked to allow foot traffic, Car clubs display their cars, local fraternal organizations, like Elks, Eagles others..have bands or have a fish fry https://www.facebook.com/HistoricDowntownBrunswick If you want a POC let me know on Facebook Share Suggestion- I grew up in Hastings 1960-83. I now live in Brunswick, GA. The Downtown Development Authority has organized First Friday in Brunswick. The First Friday of each month-Businesses are open, bands playing in lots or squares, food trucks are present. Open container is allowed. Several streets are blocked to allow foot traffic, Car clubs display their cars, local fraternal organizations, like Elks, Eagles others..have bands or have a fish fry https://www.facebook.com/HistoricDowntownBrunswick If you want a POC let me know on Twitter Share Suggestion- I grew up in Hastings 1960-83. I now live in Brunswick, GA. The Downtown Development Authority has organized First Friday in Brunswick. The First Friday of each month-Businesses are open, bands playing in lots or squares, food trucks are present. Open container is allowed. Several streets are blocked to allow foot traffic, Car clubs display their cars, local fraternal organizations, like Elks, Eagles others..have bands or have a fish fry https://www.facebook.com/HistoricDowntownBrunswick If you want a POC let me know on Linkedin Email Suggestion- I grew up in Hastings 1960-83. I now live in Brunswick, GA. The Downtown Development Authority has organized First Friday in Brunswick. The First Friday of each month-Businesses are open, bands playing in lots or squares, food trucks are present. Open container is allowed. Several streets are blocked to allow foot traffic, Car clubs display their cars, local fraternal organizations, like Elks, Eagles others..have bands or have a fish fry https://www.facebook.com/HistoricDowntownBrunswick If you want a POC let me know link

    Suggestion- I grew up in Hastings 1960-83. I now live in Brunswick, GA. The Downtown Development Authority has organized First Friday in Brunswick. The First Friday of each month-Businesses are open, bands playing in lots or squares, food trucks are present. Open container is allowed. Several streets are blocked to allow foot traffic, Car clubs display their cars, local fraternal organizations, like Elks, Eagles others..have bands or have a fish fry https://www.facebook.com/HistoricDowntownBrunswick If you want a POC let me know

    Husker Doug asked 4 months ago

    Thanks for the suggestion Doug! I will pass this along to the appropriate people. Thanks for using EngageHastings!
    Answered by Tony Herrman, Public Information Manager for the City of Hastings.

  • Share Is this a political event or not? 'World's Largest Truck Convoy' to be Sept. 21 The Special Olympics “World’s Largest Truck Convoy” is being held Saturday, Sept. 21st in Hastings. Semi- Trucks will begin arriving the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 20 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. There will be a kickball game, food, and music starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday for all participants of the Convoy and is open to the public. On Saturday morning, at 9 a.m., the opening ceremony for the Convoy will take place followed by the participants and drivers getting into position. Promptly at 10 a.m., the first semi-truck will roll out and others will follow. The Convoy will travel south on U.S. Highway 281 from the fairgrounds to Nebraska Highway 74, Nebraska Highway 74 east to South Showboat Boulevard, South Showboat Boulevard north to East J Street, and East J Street West to the original intersection of J Street and South Baltimore Avenue. At this intersection, the Convoy will turn North to the fairgrounds and park. At the conclusion of the Convoy, participants, family, and the public are invited to remain for lunch and an awards ceremony. This is a new route from the past years and will allow spectators and family to safely view the Convoy from several parking lots along J Street during the final leg. Captain Jason Haase #302 Published Date: 09/12/2024 on Facebook Share Is this a political event or not? 'World's Largest Truck Convoy' to be Sept. 21 The Special Olympics “World’s Largest Truck Convoy” is being held Saturday, Sept. 21st in Hastings. Semi- Trucks will begin arriving the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 20 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. There will be a kickball game, food, and music starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday for all participants of the Convoy and is open to the public. On Saturday morning, at 9 a.m., the opening ceremony for the Convoy will take place followed by the participants and drivers getting into position. Promptly at 10 a.m., the first semi-truck will roll out and others will follow. The Convoy will travel south on U.S. Highway 281 from the fairgrounds to Nebraska Highway 74, Nebraska Highway 74 east to South Showboat Boulevard, South Showboat Boulevard north to East J Street, and East J Street West to the original intersection of J Street and South Baltimore Avenue. At this intersection, the Convoy will turn North to the fairgrounds and park. At the conclusion of the Convoy, participants, family, and the public are invited to remain for lunch and an awards ceremony. This is a new route from the past years and will allow spectators and family to safely view the Convoy from several parking lots along J Street during the final leg. Captain Jason Haase #302 Published Date: 09/12/2024 on Twitter Share Is this a political event or not? 'World's Largest Truck Convoy' to be Sept. 21 The Special Olympics “World’s Largest Truck Convoy” is being held Saturday, Sept. 21st in Hastings. Semi- Trucks will begin arriving the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 20 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. There will be a kickball game, food, and music starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday for all participants of the Convoy and is open to the public. On Saturday morning, at 9 a.m., the opening ceremony for the Convoy will take place followed by the participants and drivers getting into position. Promptly at 10 a.m., the first semi-truck will roll out and others will follow. The Convoy will travel south on U.S. Highway 281 from the fairgrounds to Nebraska Highway 74, Nebraska Highway 74 east to South Showboat Boulevard, South Showboat Boulevard north to East J Street, and East J Street West to the original intersection of J Street and South Baltimore Avenue. At this intersection, the Convoy will turn North to the fairgrounds and park. At the conclusion of the Convoy, participants, family, and the public are invited to remain for lunch and an awards ceremony. This is a new route from the past years and will allow spectators and family to safely view the Convoy from several parking lots along J Street during the final leg. Captain Jason Haase #302 Published Date: 09/12/2024 on Linkedin Email Is this a political event or not? 'World's Largest Truck Convoy' to be Sept. 21 The Special Olympics “World’s Largest Truck Convoy” is being held Saturday, Sept. 21st in Hastings. Semi- Trucks will begin arriving the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 20 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. There will be a kickball game, food, and music starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday for all participants of the Convoy and is open to the public. On Saturday morning, at 9 a.m., the opening ceremony for the Convoy will take place followed by the participants and drivers getting into position. Promptly at 10 a.m., the first semi-truck will roll out and others will follow. The Convoy will travel south on U.S. Highway 281 from the fairgrounds to Nebraska Highway 74, Nebraska Highway 74 east to South Showboat Boulevard, South Showboat Boulevard north to East J Street, and East J Street West to the original intersection of J Street and South Baltimore Avenue. At this intersection, the Convoy will turn North to the fairgrounds and park. At the conclusion of the Convoy, participants, family, and the public are invited to remain for lunch and an awards ceremony. This is a new route from the past years and will allow spectators and family to safely view the Convoy from several parking lots along J Street during the final leg. Captain Jason Haase #302 Published Date: 09/12/2024 link

    Is this a political event or not? 'World's Largest Truck Convoy' to be Sept. 21 The Special Olympics “World’s Largest Truck Convoy” is being held Saturday, Sept. 21st in Hastings. Semi- Trucks will begin arriving the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 20 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. There will be a kickball game, food, and music starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday for all participants of the Convoy and is open to the public. On Saturday morning, at 9 a.m., the opening ceremony for the Convoy will take place followed by the participants and drivers getting into position. Promptly at 10 a.m., the first semi-truck will roll out and others will follow. The Convoy will travel south on U.S. Highway 281 from the fairgrounds to Nebraska Highway 74, Nebraska Highway 74 east to South Showboat Boulevard, South Showboat Boulevard north to East J Street, and East J Street West to the original intersection of J Street and South Baltimore Avenue. At this intersection, the Convoy will turn North to the fairgrounds and park. At the conclusion of the Convoy, participants, family, and the public are invited to remain for lunch and an awards ceremony. This is a new route from the past years and will allow spectators and family to safely view the Convoy from several parking lots along J Street during the final leg. Captain Jason Haase #302 Published Date: 09/12/2024

    RGartner2013 asked 2 months ago

    The World’s Largest Truck Convoy is not political. It is an annual Special Olympics Nebraska event that is attended by truck drivers and the public in general to help raise money and awareness for Special Olympics. For more information about the Convoy, go to: https://www.sone.org/events/law-enforcement-torch-run/truck-convoy.html
    Answered by Tony Herrman, Public Information Manager for the City of Hastings

  • Share Since Aquacourt opened, I have tried to lap swim in the evenings on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7-8 p.m. I have appreciated the opportunity to do this. One time it was unavailable because someone rented the facility - which wasn't posted anywhere. One time ,this past Tuesday the pool was unavailable because of an accident which was posted and saved me a trip, and tonight the person at the admission desk told me that lap swim is only on Monday night -which wasted my trip and screwed with my schedule. So what is the schedule for lap swimming in the evenings? Whatever the schedule is, please make it clear. I looked at the website again and read the schedule as Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7-8 p.m. Please advise. on Facebook Share Since Aquacourt opened, I have tried to lap swim in the evenings on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7-8 p.m. I have appreciated the opportunity to do this. One time it was unavailable because someone rented the facility - which wasn't posted anywhere. One time ,this past Tuesday the pool was unavailable because of an accident which was posted and saved me a trip, and tonight the person at the admission desk told me that lap swim is only on Monday night -which wasted my trip and screwed with my schedule. So what is the schedule for lap swimming in the evenings? Whatever the schedule is, please make it clear. I looked at the website again and read the schedule as Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7-8 p.m. Please advise. on Twitter Share Since Aquacourt opened, I have tried to lap swim in the evenings on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7-8 p.m. I have appreciated the opportunity to do this. One time it was unavailable because someone rented the facility - which wasn't posted anywhere. One time ,this past Tuesday the pool was unavailable because of an accident which was posted and saved me a trip, and tonight the person at the admission desk told me that lap swim is only on Monday night -which wasted my trip and screwed with my schedule. So what is the schedule for lap swimming in the evenings? Whatever the schedule is, please make it clear. I looked at the website again and read the schedule as Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7-8 p.m. Please advise. on Linkedin Email Since Aquacourt opened, I have tried to lap swim in the evenings on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7-8 p.m. I have appreciated the opportunity to do this. One time it was unavailable because someone rented the facility - which wasn't posted anywhere. One time ,this past Tuesday the pool was unavailable because of an accident which was posted and saved me a trip, and tonight the person at the admission desk told me that lap swim is only on Monday night -which wasted my trip and screwed with my schedule. So what is the schedule for lap swimming in the evenings? Whatever the schedule is, please make it clear. I looked at the website again and read the schedule as Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7-8 p.m. Please advise. link

    Since Aquacourt opened, I have tried to lap swim in the evenings on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7-8 p.m. I have appreciated the opportunity to do this. One time it was unavailable because someone rented the facility - which wasn't posted anywhere. One time ,this past Tuesday the pool was unavailable because of an accident which was posted and saved me a trip, and tonight the person at the admission desk told me that lap swim is only on Monday night -which wasted my trip and screwed with my schedule. So what is the schedule for lap swimming in the evenings? Whatever the schedule is, please make it clear. I looked at the website again and read the schedule as Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7-8 p.m. Please advise.

    MLP asked 5 months ago

    We only have lap swimming on Monday evenings because of swim lessons on the other evenings. The messaging at https://www.cityofhastings.org/parks/hastings-aquacourt was a little confusing previously. Hopefully it is easier to understand now. We apologize for the miscommunication.
    Answered by Steve Farrens, Recreation Superintendent

  • Share Are you guys still planning on making a turn around spot at the end of Markay and Nalan?Do you have a time line of when? Also, who can I get in contact with about mowing the empty lot at the end of Markay? on Facebook Share Are you guys still planning on making a turn around spot at the end of Markay and Nalan?Do you have a time line of when? Also, who can I get in contact with about mowing the empty lot at the end of Markay? on Twitter Share Are you guys still planning on making a turn around spot at the end of Markay and Nalan?Do you have a time line of when? Also, who can I get in contact with about mowing the empty lot at the end of Markay? on Linkedin Email Are you guys still planning on making a turn around spot at the end of Markay and Nalan?Do you have a time line of when? Also, who can I get in contact with about mowing the empty lot at the end of Markay? link

    Are you guys still planning on making a turn around spot at the end of Markay and Nalan?Do you have a time line of when? Also, who can I get in contact with about mowing the empty lot at the end of Markay?

    jconsbruck asked 7 months ago

    “Yes, we are still planning to make a turnaround spot at one or both of those locations. The time frame for the turnaround is most likely this summer/fall. We will contact staff about the mowing of the empty lot.”
    Answered by Lee Vrooman, Director of Engineering

  • Share With the addition of heaters to some park restrooms, will those restrooms be open year round? We do get a few nice days in the middle of the winter. It's nice to get kids out to the park on those days, but lack of restrooms can cause stress and for those trips to be cut short to leave to use restroom or clean up from an accident from lack of restroom. on Facebook Share With the addition of heaters to some park restrooms, will those restrooms be open year round? We do get a few nice days in the middle of the winter. It's nice to get kids out to the park on those days, but lack of restrooms can cause stress and for those trips to be cut short to leave to use restroom or clean up from an accident from lack of restroom. on Twitter Share With the addition of heaters to some park restrooms, will those restrooms be open year round? We do get a few nice days in the middle of the winter. It's nice to get kids out to the park on those days, but lack of restrooms can cause stress and for those trips to be cut short to leave to use restroom or clean up from an accident from lack of restroom. on Linkedin Email With the addition of heaters to some park restrooms, will those restrooms be open year round? We do get a few nice days in the middle of the winter. It's nice to get kids out to the park on those days, but lack of restrooms can cause stress and for those trips to be cut short to leave to use restroom or clean up from an accident from lack of restroom. link

    With the addition of heaters to some park restrooms, will those restrooms be open year round? We do get a few nice days in the middle of the winter. It's nice to get kids out to the park on those days, but lack of restrooms can cause stress and for those trips to be cut short to leave to use restroom or clean up from an accident from lack of restroom.

    Jacinda asked 8 months ago

    Unfortunately, even with the heaters the restrooms would still close during the winter because they are not insulated. The heaters were installed for us to open restrooms earlier in the spring and not have to worry about a cold spell. The restrooms with heaters opened more than a week earlier than last year.
    Answered by Jeff Hassenstab, Parks and Recreation Director  

  • Share Do city leaders recognize the extremely large problems we have here with drugs and mental health? When I have asked about this in the past, it just gets pushed on to the state. Isn't there something we could do as a city to address the problems and help people? We only have one small program in town and no halfway houses (only 3/4 way houses). The schools refuse to address the issue and offer help to kids. Can a task force be appointed to address these issues? on Facebook Share Do city leaders recognize the extremely large problems we have here with drugs and mental health? When I have asked about this in the past, it just gets pushed on to the state. Isn't there something we could do as a city to address the problems and help people? We only have one small program in town and no halfway houses (only 3/4 way houses). The schools refuse to address the issue and offer help to kids. Can a task force be appointed to address these issues? on Twitter Share Do city leaders recognize the extremely large problems we have here with drugs and mental health? When I have asked about this in the past, it just gets pushed on to the state. Isn't there something we could do as a city to address the problems and help people? We only have one small program in town and no halfway houses (only 3/4 way houses). The schools refuse to address the issue and offer help to kids. Can a task force be appointed to address these issues? on Linkedin Email Do city leaders recognize the extremely large problems we have here with drugs and mental health? When I have asked about this in the past, it just gets pushed on to the state. Isn't there something we could do as a city to address the problems and help people? We only have one small program in town and no halfway houses (only 3/4 way houses). The schools refuse to address the issue and offer help to kids. Can a task force be appointed to address these issues? link

    Do city leaders recognize the extremely large problems we have here with drugs and mental health? When I have asked about this in the past, it just gets pushed on to the state. Isn't there something we could do as a city to address the problems and help people? We only have one small program in town and no halfway houses (only 3/4 way houses). The schools refuse to address the issue and offer help to kids. Can a task force be appointed to address these issues?

    JEN asked 9 months ago

    As city officials, we recognize the present and growing issues of drug addiction and mental health concerns. Law enforcement officers in Hastings interact with individuals affected by addiction as well as mental illness, but our level of government is presently not designed or situated to deal with these types of problems. Treatment is not a City of Hastings function. However, state agencies and local nonprofit organizations are actively working on the issues. A local nonprofit substance abuse treatment organization is working alongside the State of Nebraska; local, regional and state organizations to enhance their services into a full continuum of care, hoping to provide services starting later this year. This initiative would be separate from the City of Hastings. This collaboration aims to provide a comprehensive range of care options for individuals grappling with substance abuse and mental health issues. By expanding these services, the community will benefit from improved access to support and treatment resources. The hope is this initiative would contribute to reducing drug use in the area by addressing the root causes of addiction and providing effective interventions to individuals in need, but again it is not a City of Hastings initiative.
    Answered by City Administration 

  • Share Is there a way to keep large trucks/semis from using E 2nd Street, possibly direct them to use South Street? on Facebook Share Is there a way to keep large trucks/semis from using E 2nd Street, possibly direct them to use South Street? on Twitter Share Is there a way to keep large trucks/semis from using E 2nd Street, possibly direct them to use South Street? on Linkedin Email Is there a way to keep large trucks/semis from using E 2nd Street, possibly direct them to use South Street? link

    Is there a way to keep large trucks/semis from using E 2nd Street, possibly direct them to use South Street?

    Linda asked 9 months ago

    We believe you are concerned about truck traffic on the section of East Second Street through downtown (from Burlington Avenue or U.S. Highway 34/281 to Minnesota Avenue). That section of Second Street is narrow for trucks. It doesn’t seem to attract through truck traffic because it really doesn’t take a truck to a through route or destination. We asked Google Maps to give us directions from Seventh Street & Burlington Avenue to east U.S. Highway 6 - Google Maps recommended using South Street east of Burlington Avenue. We’ll look at traffic on East Second Street and even consider putting out counters that differentiate between cars and trucks.
    Answered by Lee Vrooman, Director of Engineering

  • Share Hello, What, if any, plans are in the works to improve the traffic flow at 12th and Marian once tenants fill housing and businesses are open in the theatre district? Driving from showboat to AC road twice daily, using 12th street is a nightmare now, I can only imagine the influx of traffic once it's up and running. on Facebook Share Hello, What, if any, plans are in the works to improve the traffic flow at 12th and Marian once tenants fill housing and businesses are open in the theatre district? Driving from showboat to AC road twice daily, using 12th street is a nightmare now, I can only imagine the influx of traffic once it's up and running. on Twitter Share Hello, What, if any, plans are in the works to improve the traffic flow at 12th and Marian once tenants fill housing and businesses are open in the theatre district? Driving from showboat to AC road twice daily, using 12th street is a nightmare now, I can only imagine the influx of traffic once it's up and running. on Linkedin Email Hello, What, if any, plans are in the works to improve the traffic flow at 12th and Marian once tenants fill housing and businesses are open in the theatre district? Driving from showboat to AC road twice daily, using 12th street is a nightmare now, I can only imagine the influx of traffic once it's up and running. link

    Hello, What, if any, plans are in the works to improve the traffic flow at 12th and Marian once tenants fill housing and businesses are open in the theatre district? Driving from showboat to AC road twice daily, using 12th street is a nightmare now, I can only imagine the influx of traffic once it's up and running.

    Kylene asked 9 months ago

    We worked with engineering consultant JEO on a 12th Street corridor study that included a number of possible projects to improve 12th Street including a roundabout at the intersection of 12th Street and Marian Road. For more information, you can see the report as part of the Nov. 20 Hastings City Council agenda here: www.cityofhastings.org/councilmeetings
    Answered by Lee Vrooman, Director of Engineering

  • Share I'm starting a rumor that there will be several benches installed around the new playground area at Lincoln Park. (There are currently none. The one picnic table someone drug over is not easy or comfortable for my aging mother to sit on.) Is there any truth to this? I certainly hope there is in the near future. 😉 on Facebook Share I'm starting a rumor that there will be several benches installed around the new playground area at Lincoln Park. (There are currently none. The one picnic table someone drug over is not easy or comfortable for my aging mother to sit on.) Is there any truth to this? I certainly hope there is in the near future. 😉 on Twitter Share I'm starting a rumor that there will be several benches installed around the new playground area at Lincoln Park. (There are currently none. The one picnic table someone drug over is not easy or comfortable for my aging mother to sit on.) Is there any truth to this? I certainly hope there is in the near future. 😉 on Linkedin Email I'm starting a rumor that there will be several benches installed around the new playground area at Lincoln Park. (There are currently none. The one picnic table someone drug over is not easy or comfortable for my aging mother to sit on.) Is there any truth to this? I certainly hope there is in the near future. 😉 link

    I'm starting a rumor that there will be several benches installed around the new playground area at Lincoln Park. (There are currently none. The one picnic table someone drug over is not easy or comfortable for my aging mother to sit on.) Is there any truth to this? I certainly hope there is in the near future. 😉

    QuasiSandy asked 9 months ago

    Yes, we have three benches that will be installed in the near future.
    Answered by Jeff Hassenstab, Hastings Parks and Recreation Director

  • Share I have always wondered why there are no sidewalks along 12th street from Baltimore to Marian. And also no sidewalks along Marian for a ways. This makes it difficult for kids to walk when they have to walk to school. on Facebook Share I have always wondered why there are no sidewalks along 12th street from Baltimore to Marian. And also no sidewalks along Marian for a ways. This makes it difficult for kids to walk when they have to walk to school. on Twitter Share I have always wondered why there are no sidewalks along 12th street from Baltimore to Marian. And also no sidewalks along Marian for a ways. This makes it difficult for kids to walk when they have to walk to school. on Linkedin Email I have always wondered why there are no sidewalks along 12th street from Baltimore to Marian. And also no sidewalks along Marian for a ways. This makes it difficult for kids to walk when they have to walk to school. link

    I have always wondered why there are no sidewalks along 12th street from Baltimore to Marian. And also no sidewalks along Marian for a ways. This makes it difficult for kids to walk when they have to walk to school.

    Zowen85 asked 9 months ago

    Sidewalks may not have been required when 12th Street was developed between Baltimore and Marian avenues. Now, city code requires sidewalks to be installed for all new developments.  The maintenance and installation of sidewalks is the responsibility of the property owner per City Code. The City of Hastings is also looking at implementing improvements along West 12th Street to make that road safer for motorists and pedestrians.  The 12th Street Corridor Study was presented at the November 20, 2023 City Council Work Session and included a number of possible projects to improve 12th Street.
    Answered by Lee Vrooman, Director of Engineering


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