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1 & 6 Year Street Improvements Plan

Aug 16, 2022

An informational meeting will be held on Monday, August 22, 2022 at the Norfolk Public Library, 308 Prospect Avenue, Norfolk, Nebraska, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to gather community input on the City of Norfolk One & Six Year Street Improvements Plan.

City staff will be available to answer questions.

Benjamin Avenue August 10, 2022 Update

Aug 10, 2022

Motorists will see a change in traffic flow beginning the Thursday, August 11 commute on Benjamin Avenue as traffic will be shifted to the south side just east of the Norfolk Family YMCA exit. Traffic will be routed back to the north side with one lane for eastbound and one lane for westbound traffic through the construction zone.

Please use caution in the area and slow down. If there are…

Groundbreaking Held For Riverfront Project

Aug 02, 2022

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday morning in Johnson Park, officially recognizing the beginning of the North Fork Riverfront Project after six years of planning and fundraising.

At its core, the North Fork River Restoration project includes the removal of a 6’ drop structure and a 6’ spillway at the bridge on First…

AquaVenture Adjusting Hours

Aug 01, 2022

With school right around the corner and staff heading back to college, AquaVenture’s last regular day will be August 7th (11:30 am – 7:30 pm).

Good news is that AquaVenture will stay open for the remaining weekends in August with the adjusted hours of 11:30…

Norfolk Crush Provides Valuable Opportunities for Public Safety

Aug 01, 2022

Norfolk’s first responders were busy the last two weeks with some training exercises thanks in part to an agreement with Norfolk Crush. 

In preparation for construction of its soybean facility, Norfolk Crush acquired approximately…

Groundbreaking To Be Held For Riverfront Project

Jul 26, 2022

A groundbreaking ceremony for the North Fork Riverfront Project is set for Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in Johnson Park. The project includes river restoration, infrastructure enhancements, and the complete reconstruction of Johnson Park.

At its core, the North Fork River Restoration project includes the removal of a 6’ drop structure and a 6’ spillway at the bridge on First Street…

Trail Construction Set to Start

Jul 15, 2022

Work is set to begin on the East Benjamin Avenue Trail Project on Monday, July 18. Steve Harris Construction will construct the trail, beginning on Victory Road and Sycamore Street, going north to Benjamin Avenue, and then east to Highway 35.

Please be aware of construction workers when traveling in the area, with work lasting about two months. If there are any questions or concerns, please…

Instream Work Set to Begin

Jul 14, 2022

Work will begin on the Johnson Park instream improvements next week. The subcontractor, North Construction, will start construction downstream of the 1st Street Bridge Monday, July 18.

Nearly half of one mile of the North Fork of the Elkhorn River adjacent to Johnson Park will be transformed into an interactive white-water park, strengthening the region’s relationship to the river. During…

Benjamin Avenue July Update

Jul 14, 2022

The public is invited to a Benjamin Avenue Improvement Project update Tuesday, July 19 at the Norfolk City Council Chambers (309 North 5th Street) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Representatives from BX-Civil & Construction and the City will be on hand to share current progress and answer questions.

Attendees are asked to park on the west side of the Administration Building and enter through…

Local Businesses Give Back With Annual Program

Jul 12, 2022


Left to right- Brandon Kluender, General Manager of District Table & Tap, Jeremy Kirby, Brewmaster at Divots, Andrew McCarthy, owner of District Table & Tap, and Norfolk Mayor Josh Moenning

Two…