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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 by Jill Kimle
Flag Day was this past Monday and Independence Day is in a few weeks so I’ve been reflecting on our symbolic flag. Have you ever taken the time to look around the homes and businesses that display a little patriotism, especially those in our area?
Tags: American Flag, Patriotism
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A Heaping Helping of Variety- A Great Way to Start Your Summer Break
Monday, June 14th, 2010 by Jerry Daniels
“I’m bored… There isn’t anything to do in Hastings!” Whoa- pull out an adage-proclaim a maximum-utter a dictum-lay down a precept – OK! Here is a an old saying that applies ‘variety is the spice of life.’ Certainly, June in Hastings offers a variety of anti-boredom ingredients to make a summer salsa of activities.
Tags: Cottonwood Festival, Flat Water Folk Festival, graham gallery
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Young Retailer Brings Upbeat Attitude to Two Downtown Stores
Saturday, June 12th, 2010 by theHword
Love for the retail environment has helped Jason Schreiner become successful in recent business ventures, including the purchase of Hometown Variety and the opening of Climate, a clothing store. Both are located in downtown Hastings.
Tags: Climate, Hometown Variety, Jason Schreiner
Posted in Feature, Generations, Shopping | No Comments »
Back Alley Bakery Isn’t Loafing Around
Saturday, June 5th, 2010 by theHword
What began as a friendly bread baking competition between friends John Hamburger and Todd Brown in 2003 has grown into a dough-making venture for the owners of Back Alley Bakery, one of Hastings’ more unique eateries.
Tags: Back Alley Bakery, Hastings Tribune
Posted in Feature, Food & Dining, Shopping | 1 Comment »
Can You Get This On Me?
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 by Denise Howie
I remember playing dress-up when I was a little kid. All you needed was some old high heeled shoes, a flower print dress, some jewelry, maybe a hat, and always a really big purse.
Tags: Children's Museum of Central Nebraska, dress up, Hastings Museum
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Softball Season Has Arrived in Hastings
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 by Andy Herrmann
It’s a glamorous life, and someone has to lead it. That’s the thought that ran through my head the other night as I scurried through a fierce wind and 40-degree weather while working at the Bill Smith Softball Complex concession stand.
Tags: Bill Smith Softball Complex, concession stand, softball
Posted in Feature, Generations, Health & Fitness, Hobbies & Leisure | 1 Comment »
That’s Why God Invented Bleach
Monday, May 3rd, 2010 by Denise Howie
“It will wash. That’s why God invented bleach!” I find myself saying that to the parents of my preschoolers more and more and to myself more and more. Kids get dirty. You can stop it. Don’t try. If it’s dirty, oily or sticky, your child will sit on it, rub up against it or roll in it.
Tags: book smart, sensory experiences
Posted in Feature, Generations | 6 Comments »




