Neb.'s Johanns questions Senate foe's tactics Sep 17, 2008
In 2004, state lawmakers passed a contentious mental health reform measure intended to phase out psychiatric hospitals in Hastings and Norfolk and replace them with community-based services across the state. Those who opposed the plan expressed concerns about whether the state's most needy mental health patients would get the same level of service. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Scoreboard For Sept. 17, 2008 Sep 17, 2008
Hastings St. Cecilia (2-0), 2, def ... Columbus Scotus (2-0), 9, bye, at Hastings St. Cecilia ... Hastings St. Cecilia def. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Natural selection Sep 14, 2008
How many primary-school pupils now would have learned enough of those once-key factoids, from Harold getting an arrow in his eye at the Battle of Hastings to the Treaty of Versailles ("America was now Top Nation"), to make sense of it. It's true, says Bailey, that you can't rely on a truly general knowledge. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Briar Cliff beats Hastings on game's final play Sep 14, 2008
Briar Cliff's Andrew Prohaska is tackled by Hastings' Trevin Stutzman, 29, and Jeff Klug, 22, Saturday at Memorial Field ... This one was the "Miracle at Memorial.''Saturday, on the final play of the Briar Cliff-Hastings Great Plains Athletic Conference game at Memorial Field, BC answered the above question with an emphatic "Yes ... The one time he did get hit proved disastrous for Hastings, which slipped to 2-1 with a game at No. 1-ranked Sioux Falls Saturday. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Keys residents weigh evacuation Sep 8, 2008
Contributing to this report were Associated Press writers Jessica Gresko and Deborah Hastings in Miami, Sarah Larimer in Key Largo, Juan A. Lozano in Houston, Michael Kunzelman in New Orleans and Doug Simpson in Baton Rouge, La. . (Columbus Telegram, NE)
New GPAC golf format starts today Sep 5, 2008
GPAC men's qualifiers schedule: Sept. 6 -- at Dakota Wesleyan; Sept. 18 -- at Doane; April 6 -- at Hastings; at Morningside (Spring 2009, date to be determined). GPAC women's qualifiers schedule: Sept. 15 -- at Morningside; Sept. 25 -- at Hastings; at Midland Lutheran (Spring 2009, date to be determined); April 24 -- at Northwestern. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sports scoreboard Sep 1, 2008
Hastings 26, Peru State 0 ... Columbus 27, Hastings 0 ... Hastings def Waldorf 25-17, 25-13, 25-12. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Woman accused of dumping dogs gets out of jail Aug 22, 2008
She was released from jail on Tuesday after posting bond, and ordered to live with her sister in Hastings, Neb. Officials in Monona County, Iowa, and Hall County, Neb. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Mustangs keep galloping Aug 21, 2008
Peterson, a senior from Armstrong, Iowa, who played two seasons at Iowa Central in Fort Dodge, is giving Hunter a strong run for his money, as is Hodges, a senior from Lincoln who rushed for 977 yards three seasons ago at Hastings, one of Morningside's Great Plains Athletic Conference rivals. The Mustangs have once again been picked second behind defending champion Sioux Falls in what is now a 12-team GPAC race, adding a new program at Dordt. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Mustangs open season No. 7 Aug 12, 2008
August 12, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. NATIONAL Sports COVERAGE. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Over 20 dogs found dead in field Aug 12, 2008
Denise K. Withee, 46, of Mapleton, Iowa, had been undergoing mental evaluation in Hastings. Hall County Chief Deputy Sheriff Chris Rea said Withee was booked into the jail on three counts of animal neglect resulting in death, which are Class 4 felonies. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Nebraska woman puts brush to plate Aug 11, 2008
Forsberg, who has lived in Hastings 50 of her 55 years of marriage to husband Roger, is one of only three charter members, along with Daisy Patterson and Phyllis Alexander, still churning out fine works of art in the China Belles Club. The club of artisans meets at 9:30 a.m. each Wednesday at Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History to paint pieces of china, hear guest artists and enjoy one another's company ... "The work of Forsberg and her fellow China Belles is on permanent display at... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Nelson visiting Neb. cities to talk about energy Aug 11, 2008
Nelson will be in eight cities on Tuesday and Wednesday, including South Sioux City, Ainsworth, Chadron, Omaha, Trenton, Hastings, Lincoln and Mead. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Redhawks Gymnastics Program Wins Second Consecutive Academic National Championship Aug 8, 2008
com - Women's Gymnastics - Southeast Missouri State University Athletics - Official Athletic Site. INFO CENTER ABOUT ATHLETICS HISTORY COMMUNITY. (Gosoutheast.com)
Analysis: Most Neb. Senate money from out-of state Aug 7, 2008
Kleeb, a Hastings history instructor, had more than 1 million. In a political climate where many people think out-of-state equals out-of-touch, both campaigns insist their candidate has the stronger connection with everyday Nebraskans. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Northwestern picked as GPAC pre-season volleyball favorite Aug 6, 2008
Third-place Dordt received 122 points while fourth-place Hastings got 115 points and one first-place vote. Briar Cliff is picked fifth with 97 points. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Neb. Democrat Kleeb launching TV ads across state Aug 3, 2008
Kleeb's spokeswoman, Alicia Menendez, says the campaign has bought TV slots in the Omaha, Lincoln, Hastings, Kearney, Sioux City and North Platte markets during the opening ceremony of the Olympics on Friday. Menendez says the ads introduce Kleeb to voters, highlighting the Democrat's commitment to bringing Nebraska values to Washington. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Dairy Queen sets Blizzard Day Aug. 7 Aug 2, 2008
Nebraska Dairy Queen locations participating in this fund-raiser in addition to Plattsmouth are Omaha, Lincoln, Beatrice, Bellevue, Blair, Brady, Central City, Cozad, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Lexington, Milford, Papillion, Seward, Valley, West Point and Wahoo. will serve up a variety of Blizzard Flavor Treats during Miracle Treat Day, including Oreo, the August Blizzard of the Month. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Fremonters, outsiders voice opinions on proposed ordinance Aug 1, 2008
More than 70 Fremont residents and residents from other communities, including some from Iowa and one from Hastings, spoke during the public comment segment of the Fremont City Council meeting Tuesday night. Council members were to hear the second reading of a proposed ordinance prohibiting harboring, renting to and hiring illegal immigrants. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Fremont immigration issue dead, discussion beginning Jul 31, 2008
He's received dozens of phone calls in the past few weeks, including from Schuyler, Hastings, Grand Island and North Platte, to name a few. "They all say the same thing -- 'We are waiting to see what happens in Fremont,"' he said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Does fuel pinch mean freight potential on Mighty Mo? Jul 23, 2008
It s the only way our company is hooked up to the rest of the world, Olson said from Consolidated Blenders headquarters in Hastings. We can ship rail, but we re not really suited, because we have to ship from four different locations. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Marketing Briefs: South Korea reopens market to U.S. beef Jul 16, 2008
Nebraska Beef in Omaha, Premium Protein Products in Hastings, Neb. and Tyson Fresh Meats in Dakota City and Lexington, Neb. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Kleeb beats Johanns for fundraising period Jul 15, 2008
The Hastings College history instructor ran a closer-than expected race for the 3rd District House seat in 2006, losing to Republican Adrian Smith. Candidates are required to file a report Tuesday with the Federal Election Commission that details fundraising between April 1 and June 30. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Black Hills Corp. Completes Sale of Seven Independent Power Plants Jul 13, 2008
RAPID CITY, S.D., July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: ) today announced it has completed the $840 million sale of seven independent power production gas-fired plants to affiliates of Hastings Funds Management and IIF BH Investment, a subsidiary of an investment entity advised by JPMorgan Asset Management ... " The IPP sale received regulatory approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, antitrust clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, and completion of a... (PR Newswire)
ICE Agents Arrest 44 Illegal Immigrants Jun 26, 2008
In Lexington, 25 people were arrested, along with 12 in Grand Island, two in Broken Bow and one each in Cozad, Gibbon, Hastings, Kearney and North Platte. A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official said arrests were made at homes and businesses in the days leading up to Tuesday. (7 KETV Omaha)
Terry Anderson commentary: Will you be ready? Jun 25, 2008
Now, an 18-year-old professional firefighter in Hastings, Neb. he could be leading the rescue of a similar event. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Commission: State makes progress with mental health system Jun 21, 2008
251 adult beds closed at Hastings and Norfolk regional centers ... During the past four years the Lincoln Regional Center has become the primary state psychiatric hospital, with just a few adult patients remaining at the Norfolk Regional Center and none at Hastings ... However, neither the Hastings nor Norfolk center has actually closed. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Hail pounds Nebraska farmers' corn into stubble Jun 21, 2008
The National Weather Service in Hastings reported 60 mph winds in the area but had no reports of hail. Nichols said he went outside after the storm to inspect the damage. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Nebraska's Stoddard shares ideas for change Jun 17, 2008
Stoddard begged him to get another opinion and got him an appointment at a clinic in Hastings. "The doctor used surgical tweezers and pulled out a piece of shrapnel working itself out," Stoddard said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Bad Weather Means Crop Woes For Nebraska Farmers Jun 13, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. POSTED: 3:24 pm CDT June 12, 2008UPDATED: 3:47 pm CDT June 12, 2008. (7 KETV Omaha)
High food costs hit school lunch trays Jun 10, 2008
The following NBC affiliates contributed to this report: KCEN of Waco, Texas; KETK of Tyler, Texas; KHAS of Hastings, Neb. KSHB of Kansas City, Mo. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Golf course superintendent lives the 'green' life Jun 3, 2008
He earned both at Hastings (Neb ... He made a few trips to nearby Kearney and golfed in Hastings while attending school. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Music listings Jun 1, 2008
Astoria 796 E. Hastings, 604-764-punk ... Pat's Pub 402 E. Hastings. (Vancouver Sun)
MARGARET LUCILLE (WEHLING) HUTT, 87, May 30, 2008
In order to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a pilot, she taught school in Nebraska, saving money from her 50 a month salary for flying lessons at the Hastings, Neb. airport, In 1939, shortly after her 18th birthday, she became the youngest woman in Nebraska history to obtain her private pilot s license. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
As prices spiral, are you cutting back? May 26, 2008
(did you know Kool Aid was invented in Hastings NE.. Keep in mind that it takes 4+ years for the effects of an administration change to trickle through the economy. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
School staff feels loss at impending closure May 26, 2008
Bob Hastings, who serves as the principal at Reiche along with Washington Elementary School, acknowledges the sense of loss that parents, students and staff are dealing with during the final days of Reiche School. "I think that a lot of (parents) are sad just because something they value is coming to an end," Hastings said ... Though the 2007-08 school year was his first at Reiche, Hastings said, he would miss the investment in the school he saw from the people involved in it. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Adams County official considers courtroom cameras May 26, 2008
May 26, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Local residents asked to assist with West Nile virus surveillance May 26, 2008
However, current climate indicators don't show whether the June through August period will be wet, dry or normal in Central Nebraska, said Steve Kisner, warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Hastings. "It's a little difficult to tell on precipitation chances," Kisner said. (Grand Island Independent)
Aging World War II veterans view national memorial May 26, 2008
"We are learning about World War II in school," said Leo Pappas from Hastings Middle School in Columbus, Ohio. "It is really neat to see some of the people who fought in the war.". (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Storms bring flooding to central Nebraska, more showers coming May 25, 2008
"We're kind of stuck in a pattern right now," said meteorologist Scott Bryant in the weather service's Hastings office. He forecast more showers and thunderstorms for central Nebraska starting Saturday afternoon and continuing into Sunday. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Storms Bring Flooding, Tornado Threats May 25, 2008
Scott Bryant of the National Weather Service in Hastings said most central Nebraska counties got 3 to 5 inches of precipitation since storms first rolled through on Thursday. Dawson and Gosper counties reported up to 7 inches in some places. (7 KETV Omaha)
Johanns-Kleeb agree to first debate May 20, 2008
Kleeb is a 32-year-old, Yale-educated ranch hand who teaches history at Hastings College. Last Tuesday he won 69 percent of the vote in beating Columbus business executive Tony Raimondo and two others in the Democratic primary. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Morningside captures GPAC All-Sports Trophy May 13, 2008
Hastings, finishing in the top four in 10 of the league's 19 sports, was runner-up to Morningside with 179 ... Other championships went to Concordia (softball), Dana (wrestling), Northwestern (baseball), Dakota Wesleyan (men's golf) and Hastings (men's soccer) ... Morningside, Hastings and Sioux Falls are the only league members that participate in all 19 sports. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
NASA astronaut Clay Anderson honored by Kansas City Royals May 5, 2008
He received a Bachelor of Science (cum laude) in physics from Hastings College in Nebraska in 1981 and a Master of Science in aerospace engineering from Iowa State University in 1983. That same year, he joined the Johnson Space Center in the Mission Planning and Analysis Division. (NASA Watch)
Doane sweeps GPAC track titles May 4, 2008
The Hastings freshman from Phillipsburg, Kan. cleared 6 feet, 9. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Baseball (17) May 4, 2008
Northwestern, Iowa 7, Hastings 1 ... Hastings 4, Midland Lutheran 3, Midland Lutheran eliminated. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Nebraska Senate candidates trumpet life experiences May 3, 2008
Kleeb has worked with the United Nations, has a degree from Yale, teaches history at Hastings College and was a ranch hand for a few years. Johanns would be tough to beat in the fall. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The beat goes onWesleyan, Doane seek more GPAC track titles May 3, 2008
Wesleyan's men's streak began in 1989 when they shared the NIAC crown with Hastings. The meet gets under way today at high noon. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Skate park: Yes or no? Why or why not? May 2, 2008
I am told that the skateparks in GI, Hastings and Norfolk have no helmet rule - they must not have a problem with it as their parks have been there for quite some time - I have seen the one in GI and watched kids skate on it. Their ramps are much bigger and challenging than ours. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Morningside wins twice in GPAC baseball tournament May 2, 2008
Briar Cliff, now 19-23 after splitting games on Thursday, plays Hastings in an elimination game at 12:30 p.m. today ... Top-seeded Northwestern topped host Hastings 7-1 in the opening round behind Mihai Burlea, who went the distance on the mound, allowing only an unearned run while striking out six and walking three. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Osborne: Put faith into action May 2, 2008
He related his own growing up experience in Hastings, Neb. during World War II to TeamMates' mission. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Advocates: Voter ID ruling may disenfranchise US voters May 2, 2008
By DEBORAH HASTINGS, AP National Writer Mon Apr 28, 9:47 PM ET. The Supreme Court's refusal to strike down an Indiana law requiring government-issued photo identification at the ballot box could disenfranchise minority and elderly voters at next week's primary and prompt other states to pass similar laws, voting advocates said Monday. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
3) Gideon Haigh: cricket's mystery spinners May 2, 2008
Ken Archer described playing with Ramadhin for a Commonwealth XI in September 1954 at seaside Hastings, when the bowler discovered that his quicker one seamed away with an ounce of extra effort; he could hardly bowl for his delighted laughter. Chandra's right arm was so withered from childhood polio that he could hardly hold a cup of tea to his lips. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
Man Says Mental Health Support Tough To Find Apr 23, 2008
Since then, the state has scaled back outpatient and residential mental health resources in Norfolk and Hastings. The state said progress is being made in Nebraska's system and money is on the way to local communities. (7 KETV Omaha)
NW's Vermeer leads GPAC golf Apr 22, 2008
Dakota Wesleyan 305, Dordt 311, Hastings 311, Nebraska Wesleyan 314, Midland Lutheran 314, Northwestern 318, Sioux Falls 320, Briar Cliff 324, Morningside 325, Concordia 327, Doane 336 ... Luke Vermeer, Northwestern, 36-34--70; Tyler Evenson, Dakota Wesleyan 36-36--72; Chris Rager, Morningside, 36-37--73; Will Logsdon, Hastings, 39-35--74; Brett Abbotts, Dakota Wesleyan, 36-39--75; Ron Harder, Midland Lutheran, 38-38--76; James Walsh, Sioux Falls, 38-38--76; Patrick Hanzel, Nebraska Wesleyan,... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Meents Named Finalist for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Apr 19, 2008
The 2008 finalists are: Jason Buursma, Bucknell University; Eitan Barbalat, Bradley University; Jarod Freeman, University of Oklahoma; Ryan Hastings, University of Illinois, Charlie Mellies, Wake Forest University; , U.S. Air Force Academy; Rob Musgrave, Wichita State University; Brett Scott, Kansas State University; Cole St. Clair, Rice University; and Tyler Stovall, Central Michigan University. These ten names will be placed on the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award baseball ballot for a nationwide... (Themwc.com)
ISU grad Anderson honored during return for Veishea Apr 16, 2008
When it came time, he instead went to study physics at Hastings College, a private liberal arts school where he set off in pursuit of his other boyhood dream: to be an astronaut. After graduating cum laude in 1981, Anderson came to Iowa State University for a master's degree, graduating from the department of aerospace engineering in 1983. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Time, date set for Democratic Senate debate Apr 15, 2008
Kleeb is a Yale-educated former ranch hand who teaches history at Hastings College. He faces Raimondo, a longtime Columbus industrialist with extensive ties to the state's business community. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Alumni Update Apr 14, 2008
Jordan WhitleySport: FootballHigh school: Lodi HighCollege: HastingsThe former Flame running back signed with the NAIA school in Hastings, Nebraska. Sara WattSport: Women's Water PoloHigh school: Tokay HighCollege: Sonoma StateThe junior scored two goals, but the Seawolves (11-14) fell to No. 4 Hawaii 14-6 on Sunday. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Senators debate benefits, potential risks of fluoride in water Apr 10, 2008
Cities that don't fluoridate could have capital costs of about 5,000 per treatment point, which means larger cities such as Hastings could have to pay as much as 100,000 up front to start fluoridating water. On the Net. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
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Posted by: ALAN PHILLIPS, HASTINGS, UK 09 April 2008. Predictable. (International Herald Tribune)
1 In 4 Nebraska Families Suffer Mental Illness Apr 4, 2008
"LB 1083 called from the phased reduction and elimination of services in Norfolk and Hastings centers and corresponding expansion of community-based health services," Stinson said, referring to the state's mental health facilities in those cities. Lasting Hope Executive Director Tom Hickey said that although the facility is receiving state funds, there's also been more than $25 million raised in private funding. (7 KETV Omaha)
BCU, Morningside has baseball, softball changes Mar 29, 2008
Meanwhile, the site for Sunday's baseball doubleheader between Morningside and Hastings College has been moved from Sioux City to Hastings, Neb. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Should beer be allowed at the softball league? Mar 28, 2008
" I thought sports was suppose to be healthy. Jennifer Mar 27, 2008 11:56 AM As a parent, don't you feel that drinking (even if it is a couple) and then getting into your car with you child in the back isn't worth it. I'm for the beer in the park, but make it a 21 and over night with no children allowed at the game. This way adults can relax, enjoy a beer ren are safe at home with the babysitter. Kayla Mar 27, 2008 11:57 AM I think that drinking is a persons decision and it should be ok for... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Berdeen E. Williamson Mar 22, 2008
She attended Kearney State Teachers College and Hastings College, both in Nebraska, graduating from the latter in 1933. While pursuing her bachelor s degree, she took time off to teach two years in a Kansas elementary school near the home of her parents. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
