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Evans Receives New Professional Award

Sep 22, 2023

The City of Norfolk Parks and Recreation Division received a special recognition Thursday evening at the Nebraska Recreation & Park Association Annual Conference. PJ Evans was presented with the 2023 New Professional Award…

Benjamin Avenue Update

Sep 20, 2023

As work is taking place on the south side of Benjamin Avenue from Riverside Boulevard west to Highway 81. All intersections are closed on the south side of Benjamin Avenue. An attached map highlights the upcoming work.

Queen City Boulevard is now closed for public use and will only be accessible for emergency vehicles. 

If there are any questions or concerns, please call the City…

Benjamin Avenue September 2023 Update

Sep 19, 2023

Anna Allen, Assistant City Engineer provides an update on the Benjamin Avenue Reconstruction Project.

Benjamin Avenue Traffic Switch

Sep 15, 2023

Beginning Monday, September 18 traffic will be shifted to the north side of Benjamin Avenue with one lane for eastbound and one lane for westbound traffic through the construction zone. Work will take place on the south side of Benjamin Avenue from Riverside Boulevard west to Highway 81.

All intersections will be closed on the south side of Benjamin Avenue except for Queen City Boulevard.…

2023-2024 Budget Presentation

Sep 14, 2023

Click below to view the 2023-2024 Budget, Projects and Goals presented to City Council.

Transfer Station Fall Hours

Sep 14, 2023

The “After Hours” drop off site at the Transfer Station for yard waste and brush will remain open until 8:30 p.m. The “After Hours” drop off site is open to Norfolk residents to dispose of grass, leaves, garden waste, and small brush on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. until October 31.

Please unload in the designated area yard…

Pump Track Update

Sep 13, 2023

Nathan Powell, Parks and Recreation Director gives an update on the new pump track!!

Norfolk Fire Takes Part in Memorial Stair Climb

Sep 12, 2023

Norfolk Firefighters and residents took part in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Norfolk Public Safety Training facility Monday evening. Many…

Public Project Update Meeting

Sep 11, 2023

The public is invited to a project update meeting highlighting Benjamin Avenue, 1st Street construction, and Michigan Avenue work Wednesday, September 20 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…

Work on Michigan Avenue Continues

Sep 07, 2023

Reconstruction of the west end of Michigan Avenue is set to begin next week. 

Beginning Monday, September 11 West Michigan Avenue from the east side of Highway 81 east to Wood Street will be closed for reconstruction of the roadway and utility installation. Please use caution in the area and slow down. 

If there are any questions or concerns, please call the City of Norfolk Engineering…