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🌱 Hastings Museum brings America’s landscapes to the screen

Hastings, Nebraska Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Hastings! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hastings Museum brings America’s landscapes to the screen
  • Hastings rejects earlier alcohol cutoff for The Platform
  • Broncos light up home opener to stay unbeaten

Also on today's calendar: Grace UMC 51st Annual Turkey Dinner and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 64 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 51, low: 27.
  • Friday: Sunshine, with a high of 49 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Film ‘America the Beautiful' to air at Hastings Museum Nov. 11-25 (ksnblocal4.com) — Hastings Museum begins showing “America the Beautiful” today, with screenings continuing through Nov. 25. Created to mark Veterans Day and America’s 250th birthday, the film explores the country’s landscapes and conservation legacy while honoring those who served.
   

• Hastings City Council rejects ordinance to further limit hours of alcohol consumption at Hastings' gentleman's club (centralnebraskatoday.com) — The Platform can keep allowing alcohol consumption until 5 a.m. after Hastings City Council rejected a proposed 1 a.m. cutoff Monday. Four members supported the change, three opposed it and one abstained, leaving it short of passage. Debate centered on uniform alcohol rules versus concerns about targeting one business.
   

• Strong First Half Shooting Leads to 88-70 Win Over Hesston (ksnblocal4.com) — The Hastings Broncos stayed unbeaten Tuesday, beating Hesston 88-70 in their home opener after sinking 11 first-half three-pointers. Maverick Binder led with 21 points as Hastings weathered a second-half rally. The 5-0 Broncos open conference play Saturday at Dakota Wesleyan.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Hastings. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Hastings. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hastings here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grand Island

  • Holiday TOAST Nebraska Wine Festival returns to Grand Island (theindependent.com)
  • A Grand Island man has taken a plea deal (nebraska.tv)
  • Nebraska LEAD brings together the next generation of agricultural leaders (ruralradio.com)

Aurora

  • Final Nebraska High School Volleyball Coaches Poll Of 2026 Season (hurrdatsports.com)

Ok Hastings! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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