The Hastings City Council Monday approved a request from the Hastings Dairy Queen owner to stage fun run on July 27 as part of a Dairy Queen national fundraising event. Tyler Guernsey said 100 percent of the proceeds from the event will go to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids again this year.

“Last year, we raised $1,700, Guernsey said. “This year, our goal is $25,000.” The route, which goes from the DQ to Cook Road and through Fish Hatchery Park, is about a mile long and will take about an hour, he said.

A concert featuring the local entertainment group, “Grumpy Old Men,” will be held later at the Dairy Queen, but it will be self contained inside the parking area at the business, Guernsey said. City Manager Jeff Mansfield saw no conflicts with the event and Hastings police have approved the route. 

“I want to commend you,” Councilman Bill Redman said before the panel’s unanimous vote of approval. “It’s a good cause. Thank you.”