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Norfolk to require Actus to install odor controls or face severe permit restrictions
NORFOLK, Neb. — If a massive dairy processing plant in Norfolk doesn’t install a cover on its million-gallon wastewater storage tank in the next 42 days, the city plans to make changes to the plant’s wastewater permit that would effectively shut the facility down. That was the...
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2026 History Teacher Of The Year
Andrew Halsey, Winnebago Public Schools, has been named the 2026 Nebraska State History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute. A 2008 Pierce High School graduate, Halsey has taught at Winnebago for the past six years. He has Bachelors and Masters degrees in Social Studies Education with an endorsement in Theater from Wayne State College.
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South Sioux City officials aim to add $1 million for boardwalk & more in city park
City of South Sioux City officials are aiming to create a substantial addition to the Crystal Cove Park.The work would build a park observation deck and boardwalk, at an estimated cost of $1.2 million, according to a city memo. City Manager Lance Hedquist said there is sufficient room for those...
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Two new buildings proposed for downtown Norfolk in $18.5M redevelopment
NORFOLK, Neb. — A downtown Norfolk property could be transformed into new medical, office and banking space under an estimated $18.5 million redevelopment plan. The Norfolk Community Development Agency will consider the proposal Monday for a 2.26-acre site at 610 W. Norfolk Ave., near Seventh Street. The property is...
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Wayne City Council to Meet Later Today
Wayne, NE- Acting on Mayoral appointments of Erin Arneson and Sharon Denkor to fill positions on the Wayne Planning Commission and Wayne Housing Authority Board is just one of the things to be discussed at tonight’s Wayne City Council Meeting at the Council Chambers in Wayne City Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m.
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Northeast Nebraska Walk to End Alzheimer’s moving to Johnson Park
NORFOLK, Neb. — Northeast Nebraska residents will have a chance to wear purple and support Alzheimer’s care, research and awareness during the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Norfolk. The Alzheimer’s Association will hold its Northeast Nebraska Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday, Oct. 4, at Johnson...
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Commissioners updated on DHHS lease, hear Wayne America report
A rather light agenda was in store during the Sept. 15 regularly scheduled Wayne County Board of Commissioners meeting. From the Public Annex, Commissioners first heard from B.J. Woehler with discussion of the DHHS lease that was initially put in place before another board member retired. The space in Dearborn...
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Workings in Wayne – Parks and Recreation Department keeping busy
The storm and sanitary sewer work is officially wrapped up on the future ballfield project. Odey's has started on the physical ball fields, and Claussen will begin working on the sprinkler system soon. Keep an eye out for the new scoreboards—the posts went up last week and the boards are on the way!
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Investigation into Norfolk wastewater problems underway, industrial plants examined
NORFOLK, Neb. — Norfolk city officials answered lots of questions about the city’s wastewater woes during an emergency council meeting on Tuesday. The problems don’t affect drinking water, they don’t affect the water supply and you should avoid the Elkhorn River near the wastewater treatment plant.
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Norfolk officials review proposed $89.3 million budget for 2026-27
Norfolk officials held a public hearing this week on the city’s proposed 2026-27 budget, a spending plan that calls for an increase in the city’s property tax request. The Norfolk Daily News reports, Finance officer John Robertson presented the proposed budget, which includes a property tax request of $7,556,281, an increase of 3.78% from the current year.
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Democratic Party Hosting Candidate Forum in Wakefield
Wakefield, NE- Democratic Party organizations from Dixon, Dakota, Wayne and Thurston counties will host a candidate forum Sunday, September 20th, in Wakefield. The forum will begin at 2 p.m. at the Wakefield Legion Hall and is scheduled to run until 4 p.m. The event is open to the public to attend and listen to the candidates for the upcoming election.
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Oktoberfest scheduled for Friday, Saturday
Norfolk’s 14th annual Oktoberfest celebration is set for Friday and Saturday at the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce’s parking lot on the corner of 7th Street and Norfolk Avenue. Austen Hagood is the President and CEO of the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce said it all starts with...
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Norfolk's economic development director: Norfolk needs to be shovel-ready for new businesses'
Norfolk’s new economic development director aims to make things easy for companies that want to locate in the city. Melissa Garcia told News Talk WJAG her job is to make sure the city is shovel-ready when industry or a new business wants to make Norfolk home. "Do we have...