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🌱 What's closed in Norfolk for Veterans Day

Norfolk, Nebraska Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Norfolk! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's closed in Norfolk for Veterans Day
  • Where Norfolk veterans can get free meals and treats today
  • Two juveniles arrested as Norfolk police investigate possible gunshots

Also on today's calendar: Weekly Elders Lunches – Norfolk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Lots of sun; breezy, pleasant, with a high of 60 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 45, low: 24.
  • Friday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 44 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Offices closed for Veterans Day Holiday on Wednesday (tncontentexchange.com) — Norfolk's public library, city administration offices and the Madison County Courthouse are closed today, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. The library will also close Nov. 26–27 for Thanksgiving, so patrons should plan visits and checkouts around those additional dates.
   

2. Veterans to receive free meals, ice cream in Norfolk on Wednesday (norfolkdailynews.com) — Norfolk veterans have several free meal and treat options today for Veterans Day, including breakfast at both Hy-Vee stores and lunch with spouses at the VFW starting at 11 a.m. Hiland Dairy offers free ice cream at 700 E. Norfolk Ave., while Scooter’s offers a free medium drink to veterans and active-duty members with military ID.
   

3. Two Norfolk juveniles arrested after gunshots and fleeing (klkntv.com) — Norfolk police arrested two juveniles on obstruction charges after responding to possible gunshots early Nov. 8. Officers pursued them on foot, taking one into custody after he entered a basement storm cellar, and recovered two firearms during the investigation. Police are still investigating the possible shooting.
   

4. Madison County court list for Nov. 10, 2026 (norfolkdailynews.com) — Four civil judgments against Norfolk residents appear in Madison County's latest court list, including an $11,594.15 award to Consumer Portfolio Services against Timothy Johnson, plus costs. The Nov. 10 records also include criminal sentences and felony cases sent to district court, along with marriage licenses and a divorce filing.
   

5. Panthers Crowned District Champions After Stunning Victory Over No. 2 Northeast to Remain Undefeated (adastraradio.com) — No. 2-ranked Northeast Community College lost the district soccer final 3–1 to undefeated Neosho County Community College, which secured a national tournament berth. Northeast cut a two-goal deficit to 2–1 with a free kick, but Neosho's Keane Hazeldine answered with a penalty for his second goal of the match.
   

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  • in search of clerical, data entry position.
    I can key 70 75 wpm, detail oriented. thank you. able to start asap. also I can do side jobs, cleaning, organizing. (Nextdoor Norfolk Ave/1st St)
  • Aventure Staffing Professional Placement posted a job opening for Production Operator in Norfolk. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Norfolk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norfolk here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Norfolk

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Norfolk

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.