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Hastings Utilities to lose decades of institutional knowledge as two long‑time employees retire

3295655 · April 10, 2025
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Hastings Utilities managers and board members recognized two longtime employees who will retire in April and May after decades with the utility, and said the departures will pose knowledge and staffing challenges as the utility prepares its next budget.

Brandon, a utilities staff member, told the Hastings Utility Board on April 10 that two long‑time utility employees plan to retire in coming weeks after combined decades of service.

Brandon said Bob Helton, the utilities technical coordinator for gas service, will retire May 2 and that another long‑time employee, Ed Hardy, will retire April 17. Brandon described both as having started “grassroots up” and moving into leadership roles within the utilities. He…

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