Hastings Volunteers Recognized for Rodeo Work

For a Hastings couple, what started as free rodeo tickets through their sons’ elementary school has turned into a volunteer rodeo gig and recognition for their work.

August 20, 2026Updated: August 20, 2026

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Hastings Volunteers Recognized for Rodeo Work

Jeff and Becky Crecelius (on the left), and Mark Hinrichs, were honored with Oregon Trail Rodeo Committee People of the Year (for the Crecelius’) and Volunteer of the Year (for Hinrichs) at the Hastings PRCA rodeo on August 15. Photo by R. Nicolaus

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