The City of Norfolk is pleased to announce that Trever O’Brien has been named the next Assistant Norfolk Fire Chief.

O’Brien succeeds Tim Wragge who was promoted to Fire Chief in August. Starting out as a firefighter and paramedic, O’Brien also served as a Fire Inspector and…

The Norfolk Police and Fire Divisions are set to battle it out again and also help the American Red Cross address an emergency blood shortage. On Friday, December 3 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 heading into the holidays with its lowest blood supply in more than…

November 27 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 Small Business Resource Team (SBRT) is inviting you to help solve a mystery, and also experience all of the shopping opportunities available in Norfolk and the surrounding communities.

Nebraska's 172,000 small businesses…

Construction work is progressing on Norfolk’s first solar farm, an 8.5 megawatt solar unit, located on land at the city’s well field on Highway West 275. Last year, it was announced Norfolk will be part of Nebraska Public Power District’s (NPPD) SunWise Community Solar program.

Community solar is a way for community members to purchase solar energy without having to install rooftop panels…

The Norfolk Water Division brought home some hardware from the annual American Water Works Association (AWWA) Conference in Kearney.

Chad Roberts, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor received the Nebraska Section AWWA George Fuller Award. The award is presented annually by the AWWA to the sections' respective selected members for their distinguished service to the water supply field in commemoration…

There are a number of reasons to pay your water bill on time. Having water is probably the most important reason but the consequences of non-payment don't end there. Additional fees and possibly additional costs for replacement equipment are more reasons to pay the bill on time.

Dennis…

Thanks to the Free Trees for Fall Planting program, an effort of the Nebraska Forest Service and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, the City of Norfolk Parks and Recreation Division received 10 trees for the 2021 Tree Replacement Project.

Ten trees were planted in high profile areas throughout the City, at Ta-Ha-Zouka Park, Skyview Park and green space around town, to replace trees that recently…

The Norfolk Street Division will begin painting the diagonal parking stalls and the midblock crossings throughout downtown Friday, November 5th weather permitting.

Work will begin at 1st Street and Norfolk Avenue and traffic will be closed a block at a time. Please use caution when traveling downtown and thank you for your patience.

If there are any questions or concerns, please…

Work is continuing on concrete street improvements throughout Norfolk. Construction will commence on Hillview Drive from College View Drive to Sheridan Drive beginning November 9th or 10th weather permitting.

Repairs are slated for Sheridan south to the 1600 Block of Hillview. The intersection at College View and Hillview will be closed, and residents need to find alternate routes.

If…

Mayor Josh Moenning proclaimed November as "Read Aloud to a Child Month" during the November 1, 2021 Norfolk City Council meeting.

"Literacy is the fundamental building block of all learning and is essential to the growth and success of every child in our city; and reading to children…