Mustangs have eyes on the prize Aug 20, 2009
In fact, two true freshmen -- 6-3, 220-pound Jordan Jacupke from Hastings, Neb. and 6-4, 190-pound James Brooks from Belmond, Iowa -- are also still in the hunt. (Sioux City Journal)
Nebraska Meat Processor Extends Furloughs Aug 13, 2009
-- Answering-machine recordings at Premium Protein Products' plants in Hastings and Lincoln are carrying familiar messages for employees: Their work furloughs are being extended two more weeks ... The company headquarters and a processing plant are in Lincoln; its slaughterhouse is in Hastings. (7 KETV Omaha)
5 Questions: Danzer moves from legion ball to the softball diamond Aug 12, 2009
In 2005, his team won the Goosetown C Tournament, and later participated in the Men s Class C National Championships in Hastings, Neb ... AWell, the National Softball Hall of Fame is located in Hastings, so we visited that. (Helena Independent Record)
Dordt women, Hastings men picked to win GPAC soccer Aug 12, 2009
Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Dordt College's women's soccer team, which returns players who scored 36 of their 45 goals last season, has been picked as the pre-season favorite to win the Great Plains Athletic Conference according to the league's coaches and Hastings College has been dubbed as the pick to place first in men's soccer ... Dordt's women and the Hastings men won GPAC regular-season titles a year ago ... Hastings, picked second in the poll, registered 135 points and three... (Sioux City Journal)
Northwestern picked as preseason GPAC volleyball favorite Aug 11, 2009
Hastings is fifth with 100 points. Sixth-place Briar Cliff (88) is followed in the GPAC coaches poll by Nebraska Wesleyan (87), Dana (61), Concordia (51), Dakota Wesleyan (47), Sioux Falls (40), Mount Marty (24) and Midland Lutheran (20). (Sioux City Journal, IO)
New Look, New Attitude Aug 10, 2009
In his absence, the Farm Dog, Hastings walk-on Colton Koehler, filled in, and played well. And then, the spring. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Football: Sioux Falls tops GPAC poll Aug 6, 2009
The rest of the top five is Dakota Wesleyan, Nebraska Wesleyan and Hastings ... After the Tigers it was Nebraska Wesleyan University (86) in fourth, Hastings College (84) in fifth and Northwestern College (76) in sixth place. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
USF, M'side unanimous 1-2 picks in GPAC Aug 5, 2009
However, Northwestern was a surprising sixth in the balloting as Nebraska Wesleyan and Hastings both finished in front of the Red Raiders and their new head coach, Kyle Acherthoff. "It's fun to be close, but we'd like to take that next step,'' said Achterhoff, who'll lean heavily on his defense, like Morningside, while breaking in sophomore Jayme Rozeboom at quarterback. Story Comments 0 comment(s) Please note: The following are comments from readers. In no way do they represent the views of The... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Prized prospect Jul 26, 2009
Barta, who also manages the Hastings Hawks, had called to inform the Kelly family of important news: Despite being the youngest player in the Classic Cannon Valley League, Kelly was selected to play in the CCVL/CVL All-Star Game ... He's played with the Red Wing VFW and Legion teams this summer, while also playing with Barta on the Hastings Hawks amateur team. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Is Columbus burdened with negativists? Jul 23, 2009
bob Jul 20, 2009 4:08 PM all i can say is i came back from hastings cause columbus' job market is a lot better and houseing is cheaper true hard to find but cheper. Columbus also sees to be growing a lot faster than most cities so just give it time and you'll be surprised Brad Jul 20, 2009 6:32 PM Columbus=No. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Nebraska jobless rate rises to 5 percent in June Jul 18, 2009
Posted: Saturday, July 18, 2009 The Associated Press. LINCOLN -- Nebraska's unemployment rate has risen 1. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Furlough Extended; 250 Workers Wait For Jobs Jul 17, 2009
Workers in Lincoln and Hastings are affected by the furlough. The company announced a two-week layoff in June, which would have ended by June 25. (7 KETV Omaha)
Times test Hastings' manufacturing muscle Jul 17, 2009
HASTINGS It s been a rail hub and one of Nebraska s most muscular manufacturing towns. Now Hastings is faced with a lot of heavy lifting to save its reputation ... The Premium Protein Products plant in Hastings (Art Hovey / Lincoln Journal Star). (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Local author pens second novel after turning 65 Jul 16, 2009
"Hounshell will be signing books at Hastings Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. She said she thinks many people will relate to her story."'Becoming Bestemor' is all of our story because at least most of us come from immigrant stock. We sometimes forget to appreciate what we have, but boy, they appreciated it. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Premium Protein workers remain on furlough Jul 16, 2009
HASTINGS One furlough expires, another one takes effect. That was the situation at Premium Protein Products plants in Lincoln and Hastings Wednesday as the management of the meatpacking business looks at ways to get back into production ... The most recent recording on the company s employee telephone line cited active and ongoing discussions apparently with potential new business partners as a reason for the fourth in a series of furloughs that will extend the idled status of about 250 workers... (Fremont Tribune, NE)
The UGA's top ten Jul 14, 2009
Thomas Davis, Greg Blue, Marcus Stroud, Ben Smith, Andre Hastings ... But, what about Hastings, Hunter, Ward. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hundreds Lose Jobs In Hastings Plant Closing Jul 11, 2009
The Armour-Eckrich meat plant in Hastings will close July 17, putting 370 people out of work. The company cited market conditions. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Releases/Features Jul 5, 2009
UND Downs Cornell, UW Defeats Michigan State, Denver Upends Colgate - UND Signs Forward Danny Kristo to National Letter of Intent - Denver Pioneers Ink Six to NLIs - Stalock is UMD's Stopper and Bolsters WCHA Rise - UAA's Grant, UMD's Stalock, MSU's Louwerse Named Red Baron WCHA Players of the Week - Seven Teams to Engage in Non-Conference Action Over Thanksgiving Weekend; Lone WCHA Game has SCSU at UMD - Minnesota, St. Cloud State Extend Unbeaten Streaks - Hepp Proves to be a Hit at St. Cloud... (Wcha.com)
• OutdoorIdaho Jul 2, 2009
- A weekend fishing trip for a Hastings man brought in a bigger catch than he expected. Hastings police say a man hooked what he thought was a big fish on the north side of Lake Hastings on Saturday night. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Furloughs continue at Premium Protein Jul 1, 2009
Furloughs of production employees at Premium Protein Products, a meat company operating in Lincoln and Hastings, have been extended to July 15, according to a recorded message delivered Tuesday on the company s Hastings telephone. The furloughs presumably apply not only to the 250 employees in Hastings, but also to the 60 employees at its Lincoln plant ... The recorded message on the telephone at the Hastings plant told employees to call back July 15 for an update of developments. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
What's your favorite radio station? Jul 1, 2009
on AM side, i like 1230 KHAS here in hastings, and really love listening to the all star polka show sunday mornings on 900. Way south baby Jun 29, 2009 10:04 PM WZRR Frequency 99. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Furlough appears extended at Premium Protein Jun 26, 2009
A similar situation prevailed in Hastings for about 250 hourly wage earners who were idled from Premium Protein s beef slaughter plant there on June 11. By midafternoon Thursday, a recorded message on the company s Hastings phone said the furlough was being extended there ... A woman who answered the phone in Lincoln said there would be no update Thursday on the local operation, which processes beef from Hastings. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Mailbag: Their own size Jun 20, 2009
From Jonathan in Hastings, England: What's your opinion on Football Bowl Subdivision teams that schedule two FCS opponents in the same season. Which FBS teams have the distinction of scheduling more FCS opponents than anyone else. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
UPDDATE: Nebraska tornado causes 'significant house damage' Jun 18, 2009
Hastings television station KHAS reported the roof was blown off the plant. The Nebraska State Patrol in Grand Island reported several farmhouses damaged, power lines down and power outages in the Aurora area. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Do you only have a cell phone? Jun 16, 2009
However, they had no answer to my question of "why didn't you tell me about this plan months ago?:...Cut down on the solicitation calls too like zilch received on my cell phone. Small town girl Jun 8, 2009 1:09 PM I grew up in a small town about an hour from here, and we had and still have a land line phone. We have a cordless phone and one phone with a cord. Even with most of the power outages, the phone with the cord still works. Very useful!! When I moved here to go to college, I got a cell... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Tornado, Flash Flood Watches Issued For SE Nebraska Jun 16, 2009
Alma; Aurora; Beaver City, Beloit, Central City, Clay Center, Elwood, Franklin, Fullerton Geneva, Grand Island, Hastings, Hebron, Holdrege, Kearney, Lexington, Loup City, Mankato, Minden, Nelson, Osborne, Osceola, Phillipsburg, Plainville, Red Cloud, Smith Center, St. Paul, Stockton, Superior and York. The watch includes counties in the central, eastern and southeastern portions of the state. (7 KETV Omaha)
Strong storms crossing Nebraska Jun 6, 2009
75 inches in diameter was reported southeast of Hershey in Lincoln County and stones 1 to 2 inches in diameter were measured in North Platte, near Hastings and south of Sutton. Earlier in the evening, the National Weather Service said a supercell produced a strong tornado in open country about 40 miles southwest of Scottsbluff. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Military deaths with Nebraska connections Jun 4, 2009
Army 1st Lt. Kevin Gaspers, 26, of Hastings, Neb ... He had been serving with the 82nd Airborne Division and had been stationed in Fort Bragg, N.C. He graduated from St. Cecilia Catholic High School in Hastings in 2000, and later attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Women Flock to NU for Pelini's Football 101 Jun 3, 2009
Running through some plays taught Debbie Kennedy of Hastings how much goes in to each snap. Our football players have an awful lot to learn, Kennedy said. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Neb. experts say March freeze killed cedars Jun 1, 2009
The dead trees mostly are in windbreaks in areas from southwest of Hastings to north of Columbus, according to a release from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Most of the trees are young and under 10 feet tall. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Where will open Nebraska judgeship go? May 31, 2009
The commission has set a hearing for June 8 at the Capitol, but video conferencing will link sites in Hastings, Omaha and Scottsbluff so more people have a chance to comment. After the hearing, the commission will make a recommendation to the Legislature. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
New Lincoln letter added to archives May 30, 2009
"This letter, while seemingly routine, is an extremely important key to understanding President Lincoln's relationship with Sen. Baker," said James Hastings, director of access programs at the archives ... "We will have this piece of the puzzle now where it belongs and scholars can now interpret its importance to this critical period," Hastings said. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Drivers license security to be tightened May 30, 2009
Beginning June 22 in the DMVs offices that are open five days a week (Omaha, Papillion, Lincoln, Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney, Lexington, North Platte and Gering), the new security measures will go into effect. All other exam offices across the state, including Columbus, will close June 22-23 and reopen on a staggered basis from June 24-July 2 after the security measures are implemented. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Sens. Kyl and Nelson May 25, 2009
You've got a Democratic House member, by the way, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, Judge Hastings, who's going to be introducing legislation, he says, to keep Gitmo open as long as it's open to international observers and anyone else who would like to come down and see how well it's run. The reality is that there's no point in having some kind of facility in the United States where these people are kept if it can be done in Guantanamo, and it can be done there perfectly safely. (Fox News)
Options for dealing with unwanted horses are limited (18) May 25, 2009
Nebraska horse rescue organizations include: Epona Horse Rescue in Minden, (308) 293-5654 or ; Phoenix Rising Horse Rescue in Atkinson, (402) 925-5836 or ; Heartland Horse Rescue in Linwood, (402) 707-5567 or ; Lightning Creek Ranch in Crawford, (308) 765-1232 or ; SS Horseshoe Ranch in Holdrege, (308) 567-2283 or ; or The Best Little Horse House in Hastings, (402) 461-6917 or equineconsul. 3. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Laurel-Concord girls lead after day one May 23, 2009
DeLong broke the 33-year-old record of 18-11, set by Nancy Kindig of Hastings St. Cecilia and tied in 1989 by Dundy County's Kathy Janicke. DeLong also had the fastest qualifying time for today's 200 final at :26. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Talented L-C squad eyes state title May 21, 2009
Nonetheless, now he's hopeful for a positive outcome when pitted with Class C teams like Hastings and Tri-County. "We will be up there, contending," fourth-year coach Beair said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Laurel-Concord seeks state title repeat May 20, 2009
He cited Hastings, Shelton and Tri-County as the Bears' strongest challengers. Sims, a Peru State graduate, said DeLong is getting college inquiries from Big 12 teams and other Midwest Division I track programs. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Neb. commission to decide replacement of judge May 19, 2009
Sioux City Journal : Neb. commission to decide replacement of judge. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Supreme Court: Hospital Burial Records Public May 17, 2009
The bodies were buried in unmarked graves in the Hastings Regional Center's cemetery between 1889 and 1957. The Adams County Historical Society has battled for almost two years to make the names available to the public, saying it receives requests each month from people trying to find information about relatives who might have been buried on the hospital grounds. (7 KETV Omaha)
Neb. high court: Hospital's burial records public May 16, 2009
The bodies were buried in unmarked graves in the Hastings Regional Center's cemetery between 1889 and 1957. "Essentially a century of secrets has been overturned by the Nebraska Supreme Court by allowing families to connect with their ancestors without having to hire a lawyer," said San Francisco attorney Thomas Burke, a Hastings native representing the Adams County Historical Society. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sports Briefs May 16, 2009
Hernandez will play for the north squad in the June 13 game at the Osborne Sports Complex at Hastings College ... He had an assist in the Cardinals' opening-round win over Hastings in the Class B state soccer tournament Thursday. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Morningside's Graham makes first-team GPAC tennis May 16, 2009
Sioux Falls; Jamie Holmes, Jr., Nebraska Wesleyan; Will Hotz, Sr., Hastings; Josh Siske, Jr., Doane ... Hastings; Juan Carlos Mata Buxade, Sr., Sioux Falls; Nathan Hoppe, Fr ... No. 3 singles: Eric Holmes, Sr., Nebraska Wesleyan; Travis Bronson, Sr., Hastings. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Chrysler Names Local Dealers To Hit List May 15, 2009
Jerry Spady Jeep-Eagle Hastings. Kobza Motors David City. (7 KETV Omaha)
SWINE FLU: Will the next pandemic be lethal? May 10, 2009
Hastings College was quarantined, and a military guard surrounded the campus. Negating the quarantine's intent, students whose families lived in town were allowed to travel between home and campus. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Economic Downturn Sees Increase In Neglect, Abandonment Of Horses May 8, 2009
net; or The Best Little Horse House in Hastings, (402) 461-6917 or equineconsultant@hotmail. com. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Jones-Sitzmann named co-coach of year May 5, 2009
as will GPAC foe Hastings (34-15), which defeated Morningside in the GPAC tourney championship Saturday ... IF Stacey Paladino Hastings Junior Omaha, Neb ... P Chelsey Woodside Hastings Junior Columbus, Neb. (Sioux City Journal)
GPAC cites Engelman, Morrison May 5, 2009
Jim Boeve of Hastings was GPAC coach of the year. Hastings finished 26-33 overall and 16-8 in GPAC action ... C Joe Jeanjaquet Hastings Senior Parker, Colo. (Sioux City Journal)
DWU tops Mount Marty in 10 innings to win GPAC baseball title May 3, 2009
Posted: Sunday, May 03, 2009 HASTINGS, Neb ... Dakota Wesleyan started Saturday with a 6-2 win over second-seeded Hastings ... However, Mount Marty fell 10-8 to Hastings late Friday to set the stage for the second meeting of the tournament against DWU.. (Sioux City Journal)
Lancers still alive in GPAC tournament May 2, 2009
Posted: Saturday, May 02, 2009 HASTINGS, Neb ... The Lancers were the tournament's lone undefeated team and had a 30-21 record going into a Friday night matchup against second-seeded Hastings College, which had lost only once ... Details from the Mount Marty/Hastings matchup weren't available in time for this edition. (Sioux City Journal)
Mount Marty 2-0 at GPAC baseball tourney May 1, 2009
Posted: Friday, May 01, 2009 HASTINGS, Neb ... The Chargers, now 24-27 this season following the win over Morningside (31-25), the defending GPAC champion, fell 3-2 to Dakota Wesleyan in the first round while Hastings pitcher Bryant McCann threw a three-hit shutout in a 1-0 victory ... Pat Morey walked and John Rivera singled to put Hastings runners at the corners with no outs. (Sioux City Journal)
How about a drag strip for Columbus? May 1, 2009
These kids can drive to the drag strip in Hastings, Kearney, and Coucil Bluffs to do this legally ... Also from York, Columbus, Grand Island, Hastings, Beatrice, and obviously Lincoln. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Law vs. Moral Values Apr 29, 2009
Columns, funnies in your inbox. Townhall Daily Alert Your daily must-read of conservative columns, cartoons and news. (Townhall.com)
Dakota Wesleyan wins GPAC qualifier Apr 29, 2009
Qualifiers at Mitchell, S.D, Lincoln, Hastings, Whispering Creek. 1, Nebraska Wesleyan 301-304-308-310--1223; 2, Dakota Wesleyan 289-297-322-319--1227; 3, Morningside 309-313-316-317--1255; 4, Dordt 314-321-307-315--1257; 5, Hastings 302-330-303-327--1262; 6, Sioux Falls 308-320-321-314--1263; 7, Northwestern 305-329-324-322--1280; 8, Midland Lutheran 319-321-322-324--1286; 9, Briar Cliff 316-322-326-328--1292; 10, Doane 327-333-337-343--1340; 11, Concordia 357-358-331-354--1400 ... HASTINGS... (Sioux City Journal)
Mental-health workers in short supply Apr 20, 2009
In 2004, the state began implementing its mental-health reform plan, which called for moving patients out of the psychiatric hospitals in Norfolk and Hastings and into community-based care. Scot Adams, director of Nebraska's Division of Behavioral Health, said progress continues and new services emerge every week. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
South Sioux, Norfolk competing for state call center Apr 20, 2009
Other communities with proposals were Alliance, Atkinson, Aurora, Columbus, Fullerton, Geneva, Grand Island, Hastings, Lexington, Norfolk, North Platte, Sarpy County, Scottsbluff/Gering, Seward, South Sioux City, Stuart and Wahoo. Story Comments. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Neb. man no-show for sentencing in dog dumping Apr 19, 2009
Posted: Sunday, April 19, 2009 HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) -- A Grand Island man accused of helping an Iowa women dump nearly two dozen dead dogs in a Nebraska cornfield did not show up for his sentencing Friday. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Dakota Wesleyan takes third GPAC golf qualifier Apr 14, 2009
Briar Cliff, Morningside and Hastings each totaled 387 in the third round, Dana had 398, Nebraska Wesleyan 399, Concordia 406 and Doane 449. Jenny Andrew of Hastings claimed medalist honors with an 84 on rounds of 41 and 43 ... Dakota Wesleyan 1,018, Sioux Falls 1,073, Northwestern 1,096, Hastings 1,105, Briar Cliff 1,108, Midland Lutheran 1,126, Dana 1,127, Nebraska Wesleyan 1,157, Morningside 1,174, Concordia 1,184, Doane 1,267. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Ex-Texas Tech star LB Hastings dies at age 44 Apr 8, 2009
Former Texas Tech Red Raiders Brad Hastings dies at age 44 - ESPN ... Star linebacker Hastings dies at 44 ... ARLINGTON, Texas -- Former star linebacker Brad Hastings of Texas Tech has died at 44. (ESPN -- College Football)
Morningside, Briar Cliff split Apr 8, 2009
Hastings and Doane, who are the Mustangs' last two home opponents in doubleheaders April 19 and April 24, are tied for second, each at 7-3. And, DeStigter, a volleyball standout before skipping her senior season last fall, may very well still help secure a conference title in her first season of softball since high school. (Sioux City Journal)
The Top 5 Happiest States in the Nation Apr 7, 2009
"We don't go clear out on the edge with projects. We kind of go pay as you go. That's more what we like to do in Nebraska. We don't get the huge good time, but we don't get the huge bad time either," said Hastings Mayor Vern Powers. "We kind of stay in a little flatter area. In the long term, we think that's what's best.". (ABC News)
Warmer weather lies ahead Apr 7, 2009
Less snow was reported to the east, with Hastings seeing up to 7 inches. House said the snow should be gone by Thursday, as spring-like weather returns over the next few days. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Wild Weather Brings Snow, Tornadoes To Neb. Apr 6, 2009
The National Weather Service office in Hastings reported the twister near Fairfield destroyed three outbuildings, took the roof off a barn and damaged two houses. The weather service's office in Valley also received several reports of walls clouds and at least one tornado sighting north of Beatrice. (7 KETV Omaha)
South Sioux City's Knudson named first-team all-stater Apr 3, 2009
Elliott Eliason, Chadron, 6-11, Jr. Isiah Gandy, Boys Town, 6-2, Sr. Jake Hamburger, Hastings St. Cecilia, 6-3, Sr. Denver Klaus, Bennington, 6-3, Sr. Eric Koehlmoos, Pierce, 6-0, Sr.. Second Team. (Sioux City Journal)
Over 20 dogs found dead in field Apr 2, 2009
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)
