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Ta-Ha-Zouka Park Back Stop Completed

Dec 07, 2023

The newly constructed backstop at Field 2 in Ta-Ha-Zouka Park has been completed!!

Temporary Evening Closure of 1st Street

Dec 07, 2023

1st Street is set to temporarily close once again on Thursday, December 7, around 7:00 p.m. The closure is due to a crane being moved across 1st Street, and it should last approximately 45 minutes.

If you have any questions, please contact the Engineering Division at 402-844-2020.

Temporary Closure of 1st Street

Dec 05, 2023

1st Street is set to temporarily close on Tuesday, December 5, around 7:00 p.m. The closure is due to a crane being moved across 1st Street, and it should last approximately 45 minutes.

As a reminder, the public is invited to a project update meeting highlighting Benjamin Avenue, 1st Street construction, and Michigan Avenue work on Wednesday, December 6, at the Norfolk City Council Chambers…

City of Norfolk Awarded Grant Funding

Nov 28, 2023

The City of Norfolk was recently awarded $435,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to assist with commercial rehabilitation activities in downtown Norfolk in the form of façade improvements through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.

The need for façade improvements was identified through a 2023 Norfolk Downtown Business survey. $90,000 will be used for the…

Public Project Update Meeting

Nov 27, 2023

The public is invited to a project update meeting highlighting Benjamin Avenue, 1st Street construction, and Michigan Avenue work Wednesday, December 6 at the Norfolk City Council Chambers (309 North 5th Street) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Representatives from the project contractors will be on hand to share current progress and answer questions.

Attendees are asked to park on the west…

Pavement Work on Riverside Boulevard

Nov 22, 2023

Beginning on Monday, November 27, the south side of the Riverside Boulevard and Benjamin Avenue intersection will be closed for pavement work. Motorists can use the intersections of Queen City Boulevard, 9th Street, and 12th Street to travel south off Benjamin Avenue.

There will only be one lane of traffic in each direction at Riverside Boulevard and Benjamin Avenue. Traffic will resume…

Shop Small During Small Business Saturday

Nov 21, 2023

November 25 is Small Business Saturday, a nationwide event sponsored by American Express that encourages people to seek out and shop at small, local businesses. The Norfolk Area Business Resource Network is inviting you to participate in the Madison County Scavenger Hunt or Bingo, available online at NorfolkSmallBiz.com and in…

Johnson Park Update

Nov 17, 2023

Anna Allen provides an update on the Johnson Park/Riverfront Project.

Norfolk Fire Receives New Equipment

Nov 17, 2023

The Norfolk Fire Division was recently awarded grant funding to assist in purchasing new equipment. TC Energy awarded Norfolk Fire $20,000 to purchase a new drone and software. With the funding, they acquired an M30T thermal…

1st Street Update

Nov 16, 2023

Anna Allen provides an update on 1st Street after opening to traffic.