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Spring Sprinkler Memo
As the weather begins to warm up, the Norfolk Water Division would like to remind citizens of the City Code Section 26-4. Section 26-4 encourages citizens of an outdoor water schedule that is completely volunteer. Properties with street addresses ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, and 8), are asked to voluntarily limit outdoor water usage to Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Properties with street…
Norfolk Housing Agency Moves to New Location
For the first time in 25 years the Norfolk Housing Agency has a new home. On Wednesday, April 5 the Housing Agency relocated from the Kensington to 1310 West Norfolk Avenue Suite D, west of Walgreens.
The move is part Ho-Chunk…
Applications Being Accepted for Parks and Rec Board
On Monday, the Norfolk City Council approved the creation of the Parks and Recreation Board. Applications are now being sought for the nine members.
“The Parks and Recreation Board will provide recommendations to meet the needs of the community. Board members will have the opportunity to be a voice for the community and advocate for community driven concerns,” said Nathan Powell, Parks and…
Online Signup for Swimming Lessons and Rec Programs
Beginning Monday, April 3 residents can sign up for swimming lessons and the new spring and summer activities offered by the Parks and Recreation Division.
Unlike in years past, all swimming lessons, activities,…
Benjamin Avenue Reconstruction Work to Continue
Reconstruction and widening of Benjamin Avenue from 13th Street east to 1st Street is set to continue Monday, April 3rd. Phase 2 will reconstruct the westbound lanes from Riverside Boulevard west to 13th Street.
Traffic will be shifted to the south side of Benjamin Avenue with one lane for eastbound and one lane for westbound traffic through the construction zone. The north side of the Riverside…
City Awarded Over $1.5 Million in Grant Funding
The City of Norfolk was recently awarded over $1,500,000 in grant funding to assist with economic recovery. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development awarded $10,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to 14 economic recovery projects within Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) in Greater Nebraska. The QCT Recovery Grant Program – Greater Nebraska was created under…
Emergency Exercises Planned
Numerous emergency exercises are set for next week. On Tuesday, March 28 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Norfolk Regional Airport and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at AquaVenture Water Park and Thursday, March 30 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Off Road Ranch, Norfolk first responders will be working with the 72nd Civil Support Team in the local communities to conduct a series of joint Hazmat and Law…
Girl Scouts Week Proclamation
Mayor Josh Moenning recognized Norfolk Girls Scouts and proclaimed March 12-18, 2023 as “Girl Scout Week.” March 12, 2023, marked the 111th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, the largest and most impactful leadership program for girls in the world. Today, more than 50 million women are Girl Scout alums who have made the world a better place.
Public Project Update Meeting
The public is invited to a project update meeting highlighting Benjamin Avenue and 1st Street construction Tuesday, March 21 at the Norfolk City Council Chambers (309 North 5th Street) from 5:00 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…
Housing Agency Hosting Disposal Sale
The Norfolk Housing Agency is hosting a Kensington Disposal Sale Friday, March 10. The sale will be held 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Kensington, 108 North 4th Street, and items will be sold on a first come first served basis.
Some items for sale include: office chairs, exercise equipment, sinks, refrigerators, couches, dressers, and kitchen appliances. Items must be paid for by cash upon…