ch. 1. For years the Indians roamed at will in this area -- ch. 2. White man comes - explorer - fur trader - settler -- ch.3. Oliver's Grove becomes the City of Hastings -- ch. 4. City of Hastings becomes the county seat of Dakota County -- ch. 5. This area was covered with trees, trees, and more trees -- ch. 6. Wheat was simply everywhere -- ch. 7. Business and industry began to flourish in Hastings -- ch. 8. Early settlers recognized the need for a place to worship God -- ch. 9. Many beautiful places were chosen to bury the dead -- ch. 10. Schools soon became a necessity -- ch. 11. Hastings has had many hotels -- ch. 12. Rivers, rails, and roads have made Hastings -- ch. 13. Several hospitals have served the people of Hastings -- ch. 14. City progress -- ch. 15. Some organizations began many years ago -- ch. 16. Hastings men and women have served in many wars -- ch. 17. Many present businesses have existed over 25 years -- ch. 18. Communications in Hastings -- ch. 19. Hastings has many recreational and sports facilities -- ch. 20. Important events and traditions of Hastings -- ch. 21. Industry and factories of today -- ch. 22. Hastings - 1976.