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Two Norfolk Citizens Honored with Life Saver Awards for Heroic Actions
The Norfolk Fire Division is proud to recognize two outstanding citizens, James Kelley and Steve Janssen, for their heroic efforts in saving a life. The two individuals were presented with Life Saver Awards after performing…
Soil Borings Scheduled on 25th Street
Beginning Thursday, September 26, soil borings will be conducted along 25th Street between Benjamin Avenue and Eisenhower Avenue as part of ongoing infrastructure assessments.
To ensure the safety of both the crew and the public, flaggers and signage will be in place to guide traffic through the area. However, intermittent lane closures may be necessary during the boring process, which could…
Parks and Recreation Receive Award
The City of Norfolk was recently awarded the Park & Facilities Development Award by the Nebraska Recreation and Parks Association for the innovative development of the North Fork Whitewater Park and Johnson Park project.
The…
Kylee Soderberg Appointed as New City Clerk
The City of Norfolk is pleased to announce the appointment of Kylee Soderberg as the new City Clerk, pending council approval. Soderberg, who has been with the City since 2021, previously served as an Administrative…
House Burn Training
The Norfolk Fire Division, in collaboration with the Nebraska State Fire Marshal Training Division, will conduct a training burn on Sunday, September 22, at 3401 South 13th Street.
This exercise will involve an active house burn, producing heavy smoke and requiring multiple personnel and equipment. Citizens are advised to use caution in the area and be mindful of the increased presence of…
Ribbon Cutting Planned for Johnson Park
A ribbon-cutting celebration will be held on Thursday, September 26, at 2:30 p.m. to mark the completion of improvements to Johnson Park and the North Fork Whitewater Park.
The event will take place at the new amphitheater stage in Johnson Park. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will feature brief remarks from local and state officials, as well as from donors who helped bring this project to fruition.
City of Norfolk Partners with StreetScan to Improve Street Conditions
The City of Norfolk is partnering with StreetScan to enhance the management and maintenance of our streets. This collaboration will provide accurate, up-to-date information on street conditions to guide future repairs and infrastructure decisions.
StreetScan utilizes advanced data collection and analytics tools, including 3D cameras, radar, and GPS, to assess the condition of streets and…
Norfolk Fire Division to Conduct Water Rescue Training
The Norfolk Fire Division will be conducting water rescue training this week, which will include hands-on exercises at the North Fork Whitewater Park.
“This course provides fire and rescue personnel with the opportunity to learn and practice essential water rescue techniques,” said Assistant Chief Trever O’Brien. “The first part of the week will focus on Swift Water Rescue I, and the latter…
Community Invited to take part in 9/11 Stair Climb
The Norfolk Fire Division invites the community to participate in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Veterans Memorial Field on Wednesday, September 11. Many citizens and first responders across the nation take part in memorial stair climbs annually on this date.
“This event started as a small group of Norfolk Fire Reserve Firefighters doing the stair climb each year at our training tower in…
Pickleball Court Construction to Begin
Construction on the new pickleball courts at Liberty Bell Park is set to begin on Tuesday, September 3. Park visitors are advised to avoid the construction zone. The work is expected to continue through December.
The four pickleball courts are funded by a $300,000 donation from Mike Wingate, Tom Schueth, and Bryan Adams. The courts will be fully equipped with lighting and fencing.
“This…