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Hastings school officials state need to pass bond request at community forum
Hastings Area School System officials hosted a community forum on Monday, Sept. 21, to make their case and educate voters on the need for a $24.8 million bond proposal that will be on the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. The forum was held at the Hastings Middle School…
3 scholarships awarded to pair of Barry County 4-H members
This year, three scholarships were given to Barry County graduating seniors pursuing post-secondary opportunities. The students receiving these scholarships have shown dedication to the Barry County 4-H program. 4-H is a U.S.-based network of youth organizations whose mission…
Carisa Rosenberger of Hastings schools recently received the Travis Wenger 4-H Scholarship.
2 TAEF Mom’s Scholarship recipients selected
The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation is pleased to announce Cloe Oliver of Hastings and Rebecca Pruess of Delton as the 2026 recipients of the Mom’s Scholarship. Developed in memory of Virginia Hoover Harrison Root, a well-respected Barry County mother and teacher who went…