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Community Survey

Sep 15, 2020

We are seeking your input and creative ideas for improving your community! The City of Norfolk is partnering with Kansas State University Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) and the Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional and Community Planning to generate ideas for revitalization of underutilized areas in Norfolk. 

One group of university students will focus on property…

ALLO BRINGS FIBER INTERNET, TV, AND PHONE TO NORFOLK

Sep 11, 2020

ALLO Communications announced expansion of service in Norfolk, Nebraska, to provide business and residential customers with an all-fiber network for Internet, TV, and Phone solutions.


ALLO will work closely with NPPD and the City of Norfolk to build the network. “We will introduce the Norfolk community to an attractive competitive choice for communications and entertainment services…

Fire Training Planned Near Ta-Ha-Zouka Park

Sep 10, 2020

The Norfolk Fire Division will be conducting live fire training on Sunday, September 13th at a residential dwelling located at 2310 South 5th Street, which is immediately adjacent to Ta-Ha-Zouka Park.  The training activity, which will begin around 7:00 a.m. Sunday morning and will last into the afternoon, as Norfolk and other area departments work together to enhance their firefighting skills and…

Norfolk Solar Facility to Begin Operation in Late 2021

Aug 19, 2020

Norfolk, Neb. – The sun is shining on the City of Norfolk as it will be the latest Nebraska municipality to become part of Nebraska Public Power District’s (NPPD) SunWise Community Solar program. There will be an added aspect of the project for NPPD with the installation of a battery energy storage system (BESS) that will be tied to the solar array as a demonstration project.

NPPD plans…

Ribbon Cutting Planned for New Skate Park

Aug 18, 2020

A ribbon cutting celebration is being held Saturday, August 22nd at 10:00 a.m. for the new skate park in Norfolk. Live demos will be performed by local skaters, BMX riders, and rollerbladers following the remarks.

The skate park design was created by Spohn Ranch in collaboration with local users through a series of design workshops. The park features a kidney bowl, a variety of street elements,…

5th Street Culvert Replacement

Aug 14, 2020

5th Street to Jackson Street south will be closed during construction next week for the culvert replacement. All traffic entering Ta-Ha-Zouka Park will have to come off of the Highway. Construction is anticipated to start on Tuesday, August 18th or Wednesday, August 19th.

If there are any questions regarding the project, please contact the City of Norfolk Engineering Division at (402) 844-2020…

1 & 6 Year Street Improvements Plan Open House

Aug 12, 2020

An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the Norfolk Public Library, 308 Prospect Avenue, Norfolk, Nebraska, from 5:30 p.m. 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.

GREEN LEAF AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT

Aug 11, 2020

The Green Leaf Award is presented annually to a business and resident in Norfolk for their landscape efforts and accomplishments. For the last nine years, the City of Norfolk Tree Advisory Board has awarded the Green Leaf Award to a business and residence, that has exceptional landscaping.

The winners of both the residential and business Green Leaf Award will be chosen according to what…

City of Norfolk Tree Bud Program Gets Boost from a Local Business

Jul 29, 2020

Throughout the month of July, District Table & Tap Bar and Restaurant has donated $1 from every pint of any Divots beer sold Monday through Thursday to the City of Norfolk’s Tree Bud Program. “It’s very encouraging to see our small businesses stepping up to improve our entire community. We thank District Table & Tap for helping us enhance and advance the beautification of Norfolk by placing more…

PSA for Transfer Station Closing

Jul 28, 2020

The transfer station will be closing at 4:00 pm on Thursday, July 30th for maintenance. 

If there are any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Rob Mercer, Solid Waste Supervisor at (402) 844-2220 or rmercer@norfolkne.gov.