Embrace Park will be closed a portion of the day Friday, October 22 for maintenance. During this time, City of Norfolk Park Division staff will be working on taking the shade structures on the equipment down.

The park will reopen to the public approximately 1 p.m. Friday.

If there are any questions or concerns, please call the City of Norfolk Parks and Recreation Division at 402-844-2180.

Ten years ago the City of Norfolk Tree Advisory Board began awarding the Green Leaf Award. This year, two residents and a business are recognized.

The Green Leaf Award highlights a property’s exceptional landscaping based on nominations submitted from August through September. The winners of both the residential and business Green Leaf Awards are chosen based on what can be seen from the…

Exciting things are happening at the Norfolk Police Division. On October 5th what was implemented a year ago, came to fruition.

The City of Norfolk and Madison County have merged dispatch services. Norfolk Police Chief Don Miller says it’s not cheap to run a dispatch center, and this will ultimately save money…

Work is continuing on concrete improvements throughout Norfolk. Repairs on Monroe Avenue from 15th to 16th Streets is slated to begin Monday, October 18th.

This is part of the concrete improvement project that’s been underway since the end of September. If there are any questions regarding the project, please contact the City of Norfolk Engineering Division at (402) 844-2020.

Norfolkans are being reminded of the signal study set to begin Friday. The City will be conducting the study over the next six months at two intersections on Norfolk Avenue in downtown Norfolk. 

Beginning Friday between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., the intersections at 2nd Street and Norfolk Avenue and 3rd Street and Norfolk Avenue will change to Four-Way Stop controlled intersections.  

Four-Way…

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

On Monday October 4, 2021, the Norfolk City Council gave final approval to the annexation of various areas adjacent to Norfolk.  This will result in changes to taxation in these areas and questions have arisen as to the timing of these tax changes. 

Property tax levied in 2021, which is normally paid near the delinquent dates of May 1 and September…

Project Background

Construction started on Thursday, September 16th. It is expected that all areas will be completed on or before October 14th.  The contractor has developed a detailed schedule for the work as outlined in the respective areas below. 

Updated Information on Overlay Areas

• Norfolk Avenue from Cottonwood Street to east of flood control is now completed.
• North…

7th Street Mill & Overlay Project Update

Due to unforeseen storm sewer utility issues, 7th Street from Norfolk Avenue to Madison Avenue will be closed until approximately noon tomorrow, September 30th.  Please use alternate routes when traveling in this area of town, plan accordingly, drive safely, and thank you for your patience and cooperation.

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Earlier this month, the Norfolk City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. The budget document, which can be found on the City website, reflects significant budget growth, primarily due to large infrastructure and public improvement projects scheduled for construction in the next year. 

“This budget reflects a strong wave of growth and activity in the community,” Mayor Josh Moenning…

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