City of North Platte
City of North Platte
City of North Platte
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2011 News Index

City of North Platte: News: Topic

Recreation Spring Activities Brochure Available


The Recreation Winter 2012 Activities Brochure is available.


Download Winter Recreation Activities Brochure


Updated: 12/19/2011


City of North Platte: Government: Garbage Pickup Due to the holiday closures, the schedule for trash pickup will be altered...

The Public Service Department and the Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, December 26 and Monday, January 2 for observance of the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Refuse collection may be a day earlier or a day later than normal collection day. Citizens should make sure their trash receptacles are in place accordingly.

Updated:12/14/2011


City of North Platte: Government: City Calendar of Events All city offices will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2011 for the observance of the Christmas holiday. Offices will also be closed on Monday, January 2, 2012 to observe the New Year.

The North Platte Public Library will be closed December 24 - 26 for the Christmas holiday and January 2, 2012 for New Year's.

The Rec Complex hours will be as follows:

  • December 24, 2011 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • December 25, 2011 - CLOSED
  • December 31, 2011 - 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • January 1, 2012 - CLOSED

Updated:12/8/2011


City of North Platte: Public Service: Events: Santa's Workshop in Cody Park

2011 CHRISTMAS IN CODY PARK

Each year Cody Park is transformed into Santa's Village. Attractions include Santa's mailbox, caroling and entertainment, wagon and hay rides, Santa photos, and more.


PDF Icon  Download the Calendar Schedule

For additional information, please contact:
City of North Platte
Public Service Department
1402 N Jeffers ST
North Platte NE 69101
(308) 535-6700


Concession Stand & Ride Hours:
Saturday & Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday thru Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Santa's Mailbox is located in Cody Park by the Christmas House's.



Updated: 12/6/2011


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LIBRARY CLOSURE


The North Platte Public Library will be closed for maintenance Monday, December 5 through Wednesday, December 7. The north windows will be replaced and computer equipment upgrades will be made. The bookdrop will be open for returns during the closure. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

The Library will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 8.




Updated: 11/16/2011


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Holiday Hours - Thanksgiving Holiday


City Offices will be CLOSED on November 24 - 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Rec Center will be open from Noon - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 25, and regular hours will resume on Saturday, November 26.

NO BUS SERVICE ON THANKSGIVING DAY or on the Friday following Thanksgiving.


Updated: 11/14/2011


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Holiday Hours - Labor Day


City Offices will be CLOSED on Friday, November 11 for observance of Veterans' Day. The Rec Center will be open from Noon - 6:00 p.m.

NO BUS SERVICE ON LABOR DAY.


Updated: 11/04/2011


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Recreation Center Posts League Results Online


Find League Results at http://www.ci.north-platte.ne.us/recreation/competition/


Updated: 9/26/2011


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Recreation Fall Activities Brochure Available


The Recreation Fall 2011 Activities Brochure is available.


Download Fall Recreation Activities Brochure


Updated: 9/24/2011


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Disaster Recovery Center Opening


A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is opening in Westfield Shopping Center.


Location: Westfield Shopping Center, 1827 West A Street, North Platte NE 69101


Friday, September 23, 2011 from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.


Thereafter: Monday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE


Register before visiting a DRC center by:



Updated: 9/22/2011


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Police Auction, Sunday, October 16th...


The annual Police Auction has been scheduled for Sunday, October 16th. It be held at the north impound lot in the 1700 block of East 12th and will begin at 10:30 a.m. Cars, motorcycles and lots of miscellaneous items will be sold.

NO GUNS WILL BE SOLD AT THIS AUCTION.


Updated: 9/14/2011


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Holiday Hours - Labor Day


City Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, September 5 for observance of Labor Day. The Rec Center will be open from Noon - 6:00 p.m.

NO BUS SERVICE ON LABOR DAY.


Updated: 8/30/2011


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Cody Park Rides & Concessions Hours Change




The hours for Rides & Concessions at Cody Park have changed.



PDF Icon Download Rides & Concessions Hours Poster - Updated 8/16/2011



View full Cody Park activities at http://www.ci.north-platte.ne.us/recreation/parks/cody.asp



Updated: 8/16/2011


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City Rec Center Closed for Annual Maintenance




The North Platte Rec Center will be closed for annual maintenance
August 21 through August 27.



Rec passes will be honored at Cody Pool during this week.
Bus Service will continue as usual.


Updated: 8/9/2011


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City Offices Closed for Independence Day




City Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, July 4, 2011
in observance of Independence Day



The Rec Center will be CLOSED
No Bus Service


Updated: 6/27/2011


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Public Service Department release Mosquito Abatement Map



The North Platte Public Service Department has released a Mosquito Spraying Map with schedule for the City of North Platte. For the map please go to PDF Icon here.

Updated: 06/08/2011


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Lincoln County Emergency Management Issues Mass Evacuation Map



The Lincoln County Emergency Management Office has provided a map of Evacuation Routes for the City of North Platte.
 
PDF Icon City of North Platte Evacuation Route Map rev. 2011
 

For more information contact:

James Nitz, Director
Lincoln County Emergency Management
715 S Jeffers ST
North Platte NE 69101
308-532-7383


Updated: 05/23/2011


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Iron Eagle Offers Free 10 Minute Lesson in May



May is free 10 minute lesson month, please call 308-535-6730 to set up an appointment for your free 10 minute lesson.

Men’s Thursday league begins May 5th at 6:00 p.m. please call the course for details 308-535-6730.

May 21st Shannon Johnson and her Tech Rep from Ping Golf will be at Iron Eagle for a demo day and fitting session from 10:00 a.m. till 1200 p.m., please come out to our range and take advantage of this, they will have all the latest Ping Clubs for you to see and hit.

May 24th and 25th Iron Eagle will host the Class D State Golf Tournament, the course will be closed till all are completed for the High School players.

If you are interested in joining a informal league both for Ladies and Seniors please call us for information.

ALSO IN MAY WE ARE OFFERING 18 HOLES FOR THE PRICE OF 9 WITH AN 18 HOLE CART RENTAL FROM 8:00 a.m. TILL 10:00 a.m. AND FROM 2:00 p.m. TILL 4:00 p.m. MONDAY - FRIDAY ONLY.

Updated: 04/05/2011


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Recreation Summer Activities Brochure Available


The Recreation Summer 2011 Activities Brochure is available.


Download Summer Recreation Activities Brochure


Updated: 4/30/2011


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Iron Eagle Offers Free Equipment Fitting in April



North Platte Nebraska’s-Iron Eagle Golf Course will offer free 15-minute equipment fitting sessions during the month of April during PGA Free Fitting & Trade-Up Month.

Throughout the month of April, the Iron Eagle Golf Course will offer golfers of every age and skill level the opportunity to make sure they have proper-fitting equipment in their bag.

PGA Professionals can give expert advice to help golfers determine whether of not they are playing with clubs that are properly fit for their swing.

To schedule a free 15-minute fitting call Brad Kai PGA Professional at Iron Eagle Golf Course 308-535-6730.

Updated: 04/05/2011


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City Offices Closed for Presidents' Day




City Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, February 21, 2011
in observance of Presidents' Day



The Rec Center will be open from Noon - 8:00 p.m.
No Bus Service

Updated: 2/16/2011


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TAX COUNSELING FOR THE ELDERLY




Volunteers will again provide income tax filing counseling at the North Platte Public Library through the IRS sponsored TCE program. Trained and certified AARP Tax-Aid volunteers will help people of low to middle income with special attention to those age 60 and older.



Assistance is available:

  • Saturdays - 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Wednesdays - 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.



Please bring last year's return, real estate tax paid in 2010, W-2 forms, Social Security cards, and any other documentation.

Some tax forms are available at the library, however, library staff cannot assist with filling out tax forms or income tax filing. Staff can help you find tax forms or locate e-filing options through the IRS website, www.irs.gov. The public may use computers in our Technology Learning Center for e-filing through online tax preparation sites. Your personal tax preparation software may NOT be installed on library computers.

Updated: 2/3/2011


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Mayor/Council Work Session


Mayor/Council Work Session, Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.


Updated: 1/31/2011


City of North Platte: News: Topic

Mayor/Council Work Session


City Council Meeting, Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.


Updated: 1/31/2011


City of North Platte: News: Topic

Mayor/Council Work Session


Mayor/Council Work Session, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.


Updated: 1/18/2011


City of North Platte: News: Topic

Mayor/Council Work Session


City Council Meeting, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.


Updated: 1/12/2011


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Holiday Hours - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day


City Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, January 17 for observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day


Updated: 1/12/2011


City of North Platte: News: Topic

Recreation Spring Activities Brochure Available


The Recreation Spring 2011 Activities Brochure is available.


Download Spring Recreation Activities Brochure


Updated: 1/6/2011


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