Jacob Rabaey wins spelling bee
With the correct spelling of the word, “graffiti,” the annual St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Spelling Bee competition ended, and eighth-grader Jacob Rabaey was the champion. His name will be engraved on a plaque in the school foyer, along with all the past spelling bee champions.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 06/14/2013
Three school board members’ terms are up this year
There are no city or county elections impacting Hastings residents this year, but there will be a school election this November.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 06/13/2013
District 200 honors employees
Hastings District 200 held its 27th annual recognition program for its employees May 15. Retiring employees and the employees with years of service were honored.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 05/24/2013
Middle School counselor Charlie Black is honored
He grew up and went to school here in Hastings. He is a graduate of Hastings High School. He returned to Hastings Middle School in 2004 as a counselor.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 05/24/2013
Dakota County rates high in survey
In the most recent Dakota County Residential Survey, residents continue to rate the quality of life in Dakota County very highly.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 05/24/2013
Planning is under way for Rivertown Days July 18 to 21
The 2013 Rivertown Days button design is done, thanks to Dave Youngren and Natasha Hill. The planning has begun for the events and activities.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 05/17/2013
Wheeler named state’s counselor of the year
When Charlie Black and Ellen Rademacher wrote a letter nominating Rick Wheeler for the counselor of the year award, they described him as a “silly, little, fun-loving guy who seems to know everyone.” They said he always has a smile on his face and that people are drawn to him.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 05/17/2013
Sky’s the Limit youth gallery is now open
The Orange Dragon Art Gallery, sponsored by the Hastings Prescott Area Art Council (HPAAC), has opened its new youth gallery featuring art from area children. The youth gallery, “Sky’s the Limit,” occupies the back room of the Orange Dragon, located at 122 Orange St.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 05/17/2013
Hastings residents will remember, honor those who served the country
A new cemetery marker for a Hastings man who was killed in the Battle of Gettysburg in the Civil War will serve as the beginning of the Memorial Day weekend in Hastings. The annual Memorial Day observance is set for Monday, May 27.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 05/16/2013
Student artwork and writing is showcased May 16
The event began in 2009 with a “What If” grant from the Hastings Public Schools Foundation to celebrate students’ artwork and writing at Kennedy Elementary School. It has continued each year thanks to continued funding from the grant.The Hastings Star-Gazette, 05/10/2013
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