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ACT scores help school to rebound
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HIGH SCHOOL students at Madison enjoy relax during lunch. The last graduating class at Madison High School scored the highest average test score on the ACT since the 1980s and likely ever, school officials said.
Jerry Guenther/Daily News
HIGH SCHOOL students at Madison enjoy relax during lunch. The last graduating class at Madison High School scored the highest average test score on the ACT since the 1980s and likely ever, school officials said.

MADISON — There’s some good news coming from the Madison Public Schools system this school year, including the highest ACT scores in 10 years at Madison High School.


Thursday, September 02, 2010

Lutheran High addition ahead of schedule
The practice gym being built at Lutheran High Northeast may be open for winter sports season.
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010
County budget proposal calls for slight increase in property taxes
MADISON — It’s going to cost Madison County taxpayers more in the coming fiscal year to pay for county government services.
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Voters to decide future of weed board
MADISON — It will be up to voters to decide in November whether Madison County will continue to have a noxious weed board.
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Man resists arrest, attempts to flood holding cell
A Norfolk man who was arrested on suspicion of trespassing had to be carried to a police cruiser and once in jail, attempted to flood his cell.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Band, orchestra students pleased with high school addition
Just more than two months ago, a 10,000-square-foot addition was begun at Norfolk High School, and already students are making use of the finished space.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Burglary case proceeds
MADISON — A Grand Island man who allegedly burglarized a Madison pharmacy and then sold the prescription drugs on the street appeared in Madison County court last week and waived a preliminary hearing.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Murren named to city council
Thad Murren is the newest member of the Norfolk City Council.

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Update: 'Extensive' damage occurs in house fire
A house fire earlier today remains under investigation.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
Norfolkans arrested for driving under the influence multiple times
Two Norfolkans were arrested over the weekend for driving under the influence for the third time in one case and the fifth time in another.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
Norfolkan arrested for allegedly possessing drugs
A Norfolk man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance early Monday morning.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
Norfolk man arrested for reportedly strangling woman
A Norfolk man was arrested Saturday evening after allegedly choking a woman.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
Fire, police respond to house fire
The Norfolk Fire Division responded to a single-story house fire at 203 S. 17th St. at 10:15 a.m. Monday.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
In-car computer system makes law enforcement job easier

Jim Vrbsky’s job just got a lot easier.
With the help of the eCitation system, the Madison County sheriff’s deputy will be able to significantly cut down the amount of time he spends on paperwork.


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Monday, August 30, 2010
Blindness offers man unique perspectives
PLATTE CENTER — Some people might say Jim Swoboda has had a roller-coaster life.
But the rural Platte Center resident, who has battled blindness for more than half of his life, sees his journey differently.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
Norfolkan arrested, jumps from patrol car
Three teens were arrested Sunday evening, including one who apparently jumped from a moving patrol unit and was injured.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
Family not injured in house fire
An early morning house fire in Norfolk appears to be accidental but is still under investigation.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
Former rest area to be developed
PILGER — Len Dickinson had made the same comment again and again.
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
New award something to cheer about
In 2001, the Norfolk Catholic girls basketball team qualified for the state basketball tournament.
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
Interest keen in tourism post
Plenty of candidates are interested in the job of directing the Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
Man arrested for felony domestic assault
NORFOLK — A Norfolk man who allegedly hit his wife in the face several times was arrested.
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Friday, August 27, 2010


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