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Water Pollution Control Plant Recent Odor Response

Feb 01, 2024

The City of Norfolk Water Pollution Control Plant has encountered odor challenges in recent weeks. This has been caused by heavy industrial loading over the past few months and harsh cold temperatures throughout January. 

Not only have these conditions adversely affected the biological treatment processes at the plant, but the extreme cold has also impacted the peroxide system, which plays…

City of Norfolk Names New HR Director

Feb 01, 2024

The City of Norfolk is pleased to announce that Jessica Dvorak has been named the new Human Resources Director.  

With over a decade of experience, Jessica is a certified and experienced professional in Human…

Snow Emergency Canceled Sunday Afternoon

Jan 14, 2024

The snow emergency that went into effect at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, is canceled effective 12:00 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 2024.

Residents are asked to move their vehicles to the other side of the street once it's plowed.

Citizens are reminded that, as per Section 22-1 of the City Code, it is the responsibility of the owner and/or occupant of real estate to remove…

Snow Emergency Declared Thursday Evening

Jan 11, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Madison County from 3:00p.m. Thursday, January 11 until 9:00 p.m. Friday, January 12. Forecasted snowfall is expected to reach between 5 and 8 inches with winds gusting as high as 35 mph. 

For public safety and more efficient snow removal, the City of Norfolk has declared a Snow Emergency effective at 5:00 p.m. Thursday,…

Snow Emergency Canceled

Jan 10, 2024

The snow emergency that went into effect at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2023, is canceled effective immediately.

Residents are asked to move their vehicles to the other side of the street once it's plowed.

Citizens are reminded that, as per Section 22-1 of the City Code, it is the responsibility of the owner and/or occupant of real estate to remove snow and/or ice from sidewalks…

Uncover Fire Hydrants from Snow for Public Safety

Jan 09, 2024

The Norfolk Fire Division is asking for the assistance of citizens to aid in uncovering fire hydrants hidden in the snow.

Due to the strong winds and heavy, wet snow that the winter storm brought Monday, fire hydrants throughout the City have been buried in the high drifts. This can lead to a safety hazard in the event of a fire emergency.

We are asking citizens with fire hydrants…

Library Closing Early Monday

Jan 08, 2024

The Norfolk Public Library will be closing early Monday, January 8 due to the weather. The library will close at 5:00 p.m.

Residents can call the City Snow Number at 402-844-2299 to know when a snow emergency is in effect or not and can sign up for Norfolk Emergency Text Alerts at https://norfolkne.gov/pay-and-apply/sign-up-for/emergency-alerts.html

Transfer Station Closing Early Monday

Jan 08, 2024

Snow Emergency Declared Sunday, January 7

Jan 07, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Madison County from 6:00 a.m. Monday, January 8 until 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 9. Forecasted snowfall is expected to reach between 4 and 8 inches with winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

For public safety and more efficient snow removal, the City of Norfolk has declared a Snow Emergency effective at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January…

Snow Emergency Cancelled

Dec 26, 2023

The snow emergency that went into effect 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 24, 2023, is cancelled effective 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2023. 

Residents are asked to move their vehicles to the other side of the street once it’s plowed. 

Citizens are reminded that as per Section 22-1 of the City Code, it is the responsibility of the owner and/or occupant of real estate to remove snow…