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Fire Prevention Week Highlights Cooking Safety

Oct 04, 2023

The Norfolk Fire Division is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe.  

According to NFPA, cooking…

Norfolk Resident Recognized For "People Power"

Oct 03, 2023

Ten-year-old Ruby Thone was recognized by Mayor Josh Moenning and the Norfolk City Council Monday night with the “People Power” award. Ruby created “Ruby’s Rainbow of Hope,” which involves making care bags packed with a…

Nationwide EAS Test Wednesday

Oct 03, 2023

A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) is set for Wednesday, October 4 at 1:20 p.m. The national test will help ensure that WEA and the EAS continue to be effective ways to warn the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level.

All major U.S. wireless providers participate in WEA and will transmit the national test…

2023 Green Leaf Award Winners Announced

Oct 03, 2023

Erica Daake with Coldwell Banker Dover Realtors accepts the Green Leaf Award

In 2011, the City of Norfolk Tree Advisory Board initiated the Green Leaf…

Pump Track Now Open

Sep 29, 2023

The new pump track is now open for use at Norfolk's skate park!

1st Street Roundabout Update

Sep 27, 2023

Anna Allen and Mayor Josh Moenning provide an update on the 1st Street roundabout.

Crack Sealing Work to Begin

Sep 27, 2023

Beginning Thursday, September 28 crack sealing work on City streets will begin throughout town. Bader’s Highway is the contractor and work will last until the start of winter. The streets not completed this fall will be finished next spring. No streets will be closed due to the work.

Crack sealing will take place on the following streets:

  • Highway 35 - South City Limits to…

1st Street Trail Update

Sep 26, 2023

Anna Allen and Mayor Josh Moenning provide an update on the trails and sidewalk near the 1st Street bridge.

1st Street Bridge Construction Update

Sep 25, 2023

Anna Allen and Mayor Josh Moenning provide an update on the 1st Street Bridge Project.

Evans Receives New Professional Award

Sep 22, 2023

The City of Norfolk Parks and Recreation Division received a special recognition Thursday evening at the Nebraska Recreation & Park Association Annual Conference. PJ Evans was presented with the 2023 New Professional Award…