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    September 11, 2016
    Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen offer chances at cash awards
    Hastings students have the opportunity to earn some cash awards and advancement for their writing. For almost 70 years, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has been sponsoring a scholarship essay competition, which has given almost $3.2 million in awards. Lyle Russell Post 1210 of...
    NewsSeptember 11, 2016 - 3:30pm
    Smead announces promotion of Dan Wagner to vice president of sales
    Smead Manufacturing announced Thursday, Sept. 1, the promotion of Dan Wagner to vice president of sales, effective Sept. 1. Wagner has had a long and successful career at Smead, during which he has held various positions within the sales organization, including sales correspondent,...
    News/businessSeptember 11, 2016 - 10:00am
    September 10, 2016
    Book sale planned for Sept. 16-18
    The Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library will be holding their fall book sale next weekend, Sept. 16-18. The sale is the organization’s primary fundraiser, which allows them to provide various new items and services at the library, including microfiche, furniture, and the new carpeting...
    NewsSeptember 10, 2016 - 10:00am
    St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s renovated science lab has brand new floors, tables, stools, cabinet and sink.
    SEAS starts new school year with renovated science lab
    When students walk into Stephanie Hagan’s classroom at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton this year, they will feel like they are entering a science lab....
    News/educationSeptember 10, 2016 - 2:45am
    September 9, 2016
    A dog training seminar is planned for 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Animal Ark in Hastings.
    Local animal shelter adds professional training program
    The Animal Ark animal shelter in Hastings has a simple mission: to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome lost and homeless companion animals. Over...
    NewsSeptember 9, 2016 - 4:00pm
    Annual booya comes to Hastings this weekend
    A fall tradition returns to Hastings this weekend. On Sunday, Sept. 11, the Hastings Fire Department Relief Association will sell massive amounts of booya to the community. The event is the Relief Association’s only fundraiser, said Chris Paulson, firefighter/paramedic and chairman...
    NewsSeptember 9, 2016 - 11:27am
    September 8, 2016
    Community members and veterans gather outside the Hastings Veterans Home on Friday night for a POW/MIA plaque dedication. Star Gazette photo by Michelle Wirth
    Vietnam era veterans welcomed home at commemoration event
    When the soldiers who fought for the United States of America in the Vietnam War came home, most of them were never welcomed home or thanked...
    NewsSeptember 8, 2016 - 3:37pm
    September 7, 2016
    A Siberian Husky plays at the Rivertown Dog Park.
    Most popular dog breeds and names in Hastings
    “A dog is a man’s best friend” is a common saying among dog lovers. In the city of Hastings, there are 425 licensed dogs, so what are the...
    NewsSeptember 7, 2016 - 5:12pm
    Representatives of the community and partner organizations gathered for a ribbon cutting in front of the new Hastings bus. Star Gazette photo by Katrina Styx
    DARTS unveils new Hastings LOOP bus
    Last week, on Aug. 26, DARTS officially unveiled Hastings’ new transportation option. The Hastings LOOP is a weekly bus service that provides...
    NewsSeptember 7, 2016 - 5:01pm
    A hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts
    Rivers and recreation go hand in hand, no matter where you are. The Vermillion River is no different. All along its length, people have been...
    NewsSeptember 7, 2016 - 11:45am
    September 6, 2016
    Daniel James Heinrich has been charged in a child pornography investigation has been called a person of interest in the disappearance of 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling of St. Joseph, Minn., in 1989
    UPDATE: Danny Heinrich admits to abduction, killing of Jacob Wetterling
    MINNEAPOLIS — Danny Heinrich, the man who led authorities to the remains of Jacob Wetterling, admitted in U.S. District Court Tuesday, Sept....
    NewsSeptember 6, 2016 - 1:55pm
    Lots of people got to throw the first bit of dirt at the Artspace groundbreaking ceremony, held Tuesday afternoon.
    Artspace groundbreaking featured local musicians, artists, businesses
    Artspace saw a strong turnout for its ceremonial groundbreaking event Tuesday afternoon. Artspace is about to begin construction on a new development...
    NewsSeptember 6, 2016 - 11:55am
    Daniel James Heinrich has been charged in a child pornography investigation has been called a person of interest in the disappearance of 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling of St. Joseph, Minn., in 1989
    Jacob Wetterling suspect Danny Heinrich appearing in court today
    MINNEAPOLIS — Danny Heinrich, the man who led authorities to the remains of Jacob Wetterling, is expected to appear in U.S. District Court...
    NewsSeptember 6, 2016 - 11:40am
    September 5, 2016
    Principal Mike Strommen hands over the keys to Melissa Dunlay’s classroom at St. John’s. (Submitted photo)
    New St. John’s teacher to bring real world experience to classroom
    Melissa Dunlay graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in graphic design, but after four years of work in the real world she discovered...
    News/educationSeptember 5, 2016 - 1:00pm
    Hastings United Methodist Church has changed its name to Resurrection United Methodist Church of Hastings. New signage is expected to be installed soon. (Star Gazette photo by Katrina Styx)
    Hastings Methodist church gets new name
    Hastings United Methodist Church has changed its name. The church, located at 615 W. 15th St., has been part of the Hastings community for more...
    NewsSeptember 5, 2016 - 8:00am
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