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.

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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…

City of Norfolk Fire Marshal, Terry Zwiebel, has an easy way to remember when to change the batteries in your smoke alarm: “Change your clocks, change your batteries!”

The Norfolk Fire Division would like to remind everyone that Sunday, November 7th, is the day we all change our clocks one hour as we “fall” back to standard time. This weekend is a great time to change the batteries in all…

The City of Norfolk is pleased to announce that Nathan Powell has been named the next Parks and Recreation Director.

Powell comes to Norfolk from Mitchell, South Dakota where he served as the Parks and Recreation Director for the past five years. He has made a career in parks and recreation…

Due to utility work citizens need to be mindful traffic will be reduced from four lanes to two at First Street and Grove Avenue.

Road closure signs are set to be displayed Monday afternoon and the utility work should last approximately three days. Please use caution in the area and slow down.

If there are any questions or concerns, please call the City of Norfolk Street Division…