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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.

Siren Maintenance

Jul 23, 2020

There will be siren maintenance being performed throughout the day today on the siren at 2200 Highland Drive, so this siren may go off intermittently throughout the day.  Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

2020 Battle of the Badges

Jul 08, 2020

The Norfolk Fire Division will be battling the Norfolk Police Division about blood.  Yes folks it is all about the blood.  Friday, July 10th the fire and police divisions will be again having another “BATTLE OF THE BADGES” blood drive. The American Red Cross will have their mobile blood unit in the fire division west parking lot from 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. July 10 for the donations. 

Anyone…

Phase 2 of Braasch Reconstruction Project to Begin July 13, 2020

Jul 08, 2020

Braasch Avenue from 3rd to 5th Street will be closed on July 13, 2020 as part of the Braasch Avenue Reconstruction Project. This closure is expected to last approximately 3 months. During this phase of the project, North and South access on 4th Street will be maintained as much as possible with temporary surfacing after utility construction is complete. The project stems from a Department of Economic…

4th of July Safety 2020

Jun 24, 2020

It is the time of year to celebrate the birth of our nation in 1776.  With this in mind the Norfolk Fire Division wants to remind all residents to use caution and good judgment when shooting your fireworks. Shooting fireworks is fun as long as everyone remembers that fireworks are explosives and can be dangerous if used improperly.  Buy and shoot only fireworks that you have purchased in the State…

AquaVenture 2020 Info Sheet

Jun 18, 2020

AquaVenture opening for the summer on 06/20/20

WARNING: Elkhorn River Level High & Water Safety Tips

Jun 15, 2020

The nicer weather and summer activities will begin to attract a heavy amount of traffic to our recreational waterways. Recently, the area has had multiple water rescue incidents and accidents. Please be aware that with the heavy amounts of rain that Central Nebraska has received, the Elkhorn River is higher than usual. This may be misleading when attempting to participate in water activities, in…

Benjamin & Norfolk Ave Trail Undercrossings Closed

Jun 12, 2020
Trail Undercrossings at Benjamin & Norfolk Ave Remain Closed as Contractors Begin Work

Work has begun on the Norfolk Levee Repair project in an effort to return the Norfolk Levee to its condition prior to the flood of 2019. Part of the project is to reconstruct the trail undercrossings that were washed out with the flood. These undercrossings are currently not safe for…

South 25th Street to Close 6/15/2020 for 14 days

Jun 10, 2020

The City of Norfolk Street Department will be working on street panel replacement on South 25th Street from US 275 south to the west private drive of Wal-Mart and the adjacent shopping center. The closure of the street is expected to last approximately 2 weeks. During this time access to Wal-Mart and the shopping center will be available from Pasewalk Avenue.

If there are any questions regarding…