Madison Area
Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 287
209 S. Lincoln St.
Madison, NE 68748

Phone: 402-454-2251
Fax: 402-454-2251
E-mail: chamber@ncfcomm.com

Community

• City Government
• Churches
• Senior Center
• Civic Organizations
  

Madison, the county seat of Madison County, is situated in Northeast Nebraska at the junction of Highways 81 and 32. Madison is a perfect location whether you are looking for a home or commercial location.

Madison residents enjoy the benefits of small-town living yet only a short drive can connect you to any city in the United States. Some residents choose to commute to Norfolk, Columbus, and Lindsay, Neb., where larger employers are located. Air service from the Norfolk Airport (13 minutes) has daily flights to Denver, CO.

Other large cities within short driving distance are Sioux City, IA; Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island, Neb.; and Yankton, South Dakota. Come see what Madison has to offer you!

City Government

Madison has a mayor-city council form of government. The mayor and four council members are elected to 4-year terms.

Law Enforcement

The police department in Madison is staffed with four full-time and four part-time police officers. The police are dispatched through the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. The department has patrol vehicles, surveillance equipment, computer, audio/visual recording equipment, radios, and investigative equipment. The crime rate per 1,000 population in Madison in 1998 was 19.9 compared to a state crime rate of 43.2 and a national rate of 46.2.

Fire Protection

Fire protection in the community is provided by a volunteer fire department with mutual aid from the surrounding communities when needed. This department serves both the city and rural fire districts.

Rescue

The Madison Emergency Squad serves Madison with a 24-hour 911 system. This squad is comprised of 17 volunteer members of which 15 are AD qualified. Three are CPR instructors and three are EMT-B National registry qualified. They have two fully equipped Class A squads.

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Churches

For times of services please contact the churches by phone or visit their Web site.

Senior Center

The Northside Community Center, 512 N. Main St., (402) 454-2121, offers noon meals and occasional evening meals along with various activities throughout the month.

Meals on Wheels, delivered by volunteers, are also offered through the Center.

Civic Organizations