It is the time of year to celebrate the birth of our nation and the Norfolk Fire Division wants to remind all residents to use caution and good judgment when shooting your fireworks. 

Shooting fireworks is fun as long as everyone remembers that fireworks are explosives and can be dangerous if used improperly.  Buy and shoot only fireworks that you have purchased in the State of Nebraska.

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Residents can receive reimbursement on landscape improvements from the City of Norfolk thanks to a pair of programs. The Re-Tree Program offers 100% reimbursement (up to $100), to homeowners within City limits, for the purchase of trees that are planted in locations in or near the terrace (up to 12 feet from back of curb).

The Lawn Conversion Program, which is replacing your current lawn…

The public is invited to a project update meeting highlighting Benjamin Avenue and 1st Street construction Wednesday, June 21 at the Norfolk City Council Chambers (309 North 5th Street) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Representatives from both BX-Civil & Construction and United Contractors will be on hand to share current progress and answer questions.

Attendees are asked to park on the west…

It is time once again for Green Leaf Award nominations to be submitted to the Norfolk Tree Advisory Board. The Green Leaf Award is presented annually to a business and resident in Norfolk for their landscape efforts and accomplishments. This year will mark the 11th year that the City of Norfolk Tree Advisory Board has awarded the Green Leaf Award to a business, and residence, that has exceptional…

The Norfolk Police and Fire Divisions are set to battle it out again to help the American Red Cross replenish its blood supply. On Friday, June 16, the ‘Battle of the Badges’ blood drive will determine which division can bring in the most donations.

Everyone is encouraged to take part, as the Red Cross is looking to avoid that usual summer dip in donations.

All types of blood are…

The City of Norfolk will be selling numerous items at the annual City Surplus and Police Division Auction on Thursday, June 15.

Some items being auctioned by the City include: assorted coins, assorted Gold wedding rings with diamonds, other rings (jeweler appraised), silver bracelet, Skull Candy headphones, PUMA, NIKE, VANS shoes, JBL Bluetooth speaker, Trail Cameras, Craftsman tool box…

Concrete repairs are set to begin Monday, June 12 on North 1st street. Work will take place from Benjamin Avenue south to Prospect Avenue. Expect partial lane closures as the project progresses. 

If there are any questions or concerns, please call the City of Norfolk Engineering Division at 402-844-2020. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Stop by the new storywalk at the Norfolk Public Library!!
 

Work on 8th Street and Michigan Avenue is set to begin this week. The project includes the installation of storm drain, water, sanitary sewer, and street reconstruction.

Beginning…

On Monday, the Norfolk City Council gave approval to an agreement with Norfolk Public Schools and Northeast Community College for improvements to Ta-Ha-Zouka Park. As part of the agreement, both schools are investing $400,000 as well as 50% of the operating costs towards their portion of their usage.

“Northeast Community College supports this collaborative engagement as our softball team…