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In today's newsletter:
- Where Hastings residents can safely dump old meds on April 25
- Meet the Hastings student newly honored by a global psychology society
- How Hastings High’s late-inning rally finally ended its losing streak
Also on today's calendar: Art After Dark and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Becoming windier and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 29 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 58, low: 34.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Adams County agencies urge residents to dispose of unused meds on Drug Takeback Day April 25 (nebraska.tv) — Hastings residents are being urged to clear out unused medications ahead of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, with a drop-off site at the Walmart parking lot and a permanent drop box at the store’s pharmacy. Local health and law enforcement agencies stress that safe disposal protects children, pets, and the community, and note that area pharmacies and free Deterra at-home kits offer year-round options. 
• Hastings College Psi Chi chapter inducts five students at spring ceremony (nebraska.tv) — Hastings College has welcomed five psychology students into its Psi Chi honor society, including junior Mary Howie from Hastings. The April 12 ceremony recognized their strong academic performance and opens doors to scholarships, leadership roles, and research opportunities. The campus chapter, founded in 1982, continues a long tradition of celebrating psychology excellence in Hastings.
• Tigers snap four-game losing streak by edging Elkhorn (tncontentexchange.com) — Hastings High’s baseball team snapped a four-game skid Thursday night, edging Elkhorn 6-5 at Duncan Field with a late two-run rally in the sixth inning. Strong defense and relief pitching from Owen Ablott sealed the home win, improving the Tigers to 5-10 and setting up their next matchup Saturday at Blair, where Hastings’ Tregan Way is slated to start.
📸 Around Hastings
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Solar Observing
Hastings Museum, 1330 N Burlington Ave, Hastings
11:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Art After Dark
Hastings Museum , 1330 N Burlington Ave , Hastings
6:00 pm -
HUNKS The Show at District 14 Bar and Pizza (Hastings, NE) 04/18/26
District 14 Bar & Pizza , 1105 Theatre Dr Ste 103 , Hastings
8:00 pm -
Springfest — Prairie Loft Center for Outdoor & Agricultural Learning
Prairie Loft Center , 4705 Dld Rd , Hastings
2:00 pm -
Springfest at Prairie Loft
Prairie Loft Center , 4705 W Dld Rd , Hastings
2:00 pm -
Tales from Hans Christian Andersen
Hastings Museum , 1330 N Burlington Ave , Hastings
2:00 pm -
History Means Business
Hastings Museum , 1330 N Burlington Ave , Hastings
6:00 pm -
Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia- Hastings
First Street Brewing Company , 119 N St Joseph Ave , Hastings
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Sunday April 26
Thursday May 7
Wednesday May 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Moors & McCumber
The Lark , 809 W 2nd St , Hastings
7:30 pm -
Leadership 2.0 - Chamber Leadership Certificate Program
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce , 301 S Burlington Ave , Hastings
12:00 pm -
Tales from Hans Christian Andersen with Lisa Kramme
Hastings Museum , 1330 N Burlington Ave , Hastings
2:00 pm
Friday April 17
Tuesday April 21
Sunday April 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- He has been returned to his owner!!!!
Doggo found at 10th and Denver. Please help us find his owner. Call or text 402-831-0224 (Nextdoor Heartwell Park)
🗞 Nearby News
Grand Island
- Grand Island Catholic students clean community on Service Day (ksnblocal4.com)
- Grand Island Parks and Recreation program to focus on active aging (theindependent.com)
- Grand Island woman convicted in theft from Willow Rising (ksnblocal4.com)
Aurora
- Aurora community divided as city council opens EMS department to outside proposals (knopnews2.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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