Contact: Paula Darling, City Clerk, P.O. Box 417, 122 South 4th Street, Tecumseh, NE 68450 402-335-3570 pdarling@windstream.net

WELCOME TO TECUMSEH, NEBRASKA

Tecumseh is a distinctive rural community of 1,800 located in Southeastern Nebraska at the intersection of State Highway 50 and U.S. Highway 136. It is only an hour drive from Lincoln or Omaha and a short two-hour drive from Kansas City. Tecumseh is only 28 miles west of I-29 and 55 miles south of I-80. Tecumseh's historic town square contains many buildings which were significant architectural pieces in the past. The 130 year old county courthouse and Tecumseh City Hall are especially impressive pieces of Romanesque, Classic Revival-style architecture.

Upcoming Events

Farmer's Market Open Again 

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  • The Farmer's Market is once again being held on Thursday evenings from 4:30 - ? p.m. on the Square in front of the Senca Office at 172 South 4th, downtown Tecumseh.
  • Fresh fruits & vegetables, baked goods, plants and more can be found from May 16th through October.
  • Stop by and sell your produce or pick up something fresh for yourself.
  • For more information, contact Senca at 402-335-2134 and ask for Shelia or leave a message.

Tecumseh Flea Market

The Tecumseh Flea Market will be held 2-3 Saturdays this summer...Check back for more details.

Community Club accepting fireworks donations

  • Each year the Tecumseh Community Club organizes the City of Tecumseh's Fireworks display. July 4th is coming quickly and the fireworks need to be ordered by June 1st to ensure delivery in time for the show.
  • To donate to the fireworks fund, call Bruce Dalluge at 402-335-3344 or via email at mmd.law@windstream.net.
  • Make Donations payable to CITY OF TECUMSEH.  You can drop off your fireworks donations at Morrissey & Dalluge, 177 South 3rd, downtown Tecumseh, or mail your check to Tecumseh Community Club, P.O. Box 597, Tecumseh, NE  68450.
  • YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS INSURE A SPECTACULAR SHOW!!

Tecumseh Area Arts Council Program

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  • There will a special presentation entitled "The Tradition in Traditional Folk Music" held in the auditorium at the JCC Elementary in Tecumseh on May 17, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.
  • Sponsors of the event include Humanities Nebraska, The NEbraska Cultural Endowment, JCC Schools and the Tecumseh Area Arts Council.
  • David Seay will be the guest presenter. His presentation features demonstrations and stories of various folk instruments.
  • The public is invited and welcome.  Click here for more details.



News and Announcements

City Library Card Catalog Available Online

The Tecumseh City Library is now available online.  Go to tecumseh.biblionix.com/atoz/catalog/ to search the Library's card catalog on the internet!! Or you can always just visit the Library and ask Susie!! The City Library's hours are M-W-F 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sat. 8:30 a.m -1:00 p.m.   Visit their page for more information.

Recycling is back in Tecumseh

Tecumseh Recycling Center is located 1/2 block South of Clay Street between 5th and 6th Streets. There are signs located on either side of the intersection directing you to the Recycling Site.  No Sorting Required. Check out the attached flyer for all the details. The City provides this service at no charge for its residents, so please abide by the guidelines. Help keep our environment clean and Recycle.  If you are dropping your recycling off and the bins are full, please contact Paula Darling at the City Clerk's office at 402-335-4011.  
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR RECYCLABLES ON THE GROUND, PLEASE WAIT UNTIL NEW EMPTY BINS ARE IN PLACE.  THIS USUALLY ONLY TAKES 24 HOURS. THANK YOU.

Home & Garden Winners Announced

The Tecumseh Home and Garden Show weekend was a huge success.  Many people enjoyed the food, exhibits and the PRIZES! Check out all the prize winners on the Home & Garden page.

Easter Egg Hunt Photos

We're looking for Tecumseh Easter Egg Hunt photos to place on our website...If you would like to share some Egg Hunting photos with us, please send then as jpeg files to admin@tecumsehne.com.

Notices for Tecumseh Residents

  • The City of Tecumseh reminds all Tecumseh residents that they are prohibited from putting debris such as grass clippings and leaves in the street and that grass is required to be maintained at a length below 12 inches. (Per City Ordinance 09-855.)
  • The City does provide brush pick up AFTER STORMS.  This debris should be placed at the curb no later than 24 hours following storms.
  • A reminder that trash cans should only be placed at the curb on your designated pick up day and removed the same day after your trash has been picked up.  Click here for details.

Heritage Newspaper

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In 1976 the Tecumseh Chieftain published a vintage version of the history of Johnson County. The attached pages about the heritage of Tecumseh can be viewed or printed by clicking on the icons below.  Be aware, the pages are actually 11x17 if you are going to print them out.
Heritage Paper Section One
Heritage Paper Section Two

If you would like a paper copy of this Heritage Newspaper please see Bev Puhalla at the Chieftain office or call her at (402) 335-3394
La ciudad de Tecumseh ofrece traducciones gratis en español de:

SOLICITUD PARA SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS
SOLICITUD DE LICENCIA DE PERRO
EXPLICACIÓN DE SERVICIOS DE BASURA
SOLICITUD DE PERMISO PARA CONSTRUIR

Para más información contacte a City Hall en  122 S. 4th St.

Are you new to the area?

Click on the New Resident page to find information on rentals, employment and other City information. Or view the City Services page to better acquaint yourself with Tecumseh.

Economic Development

The Tecumseh Economic Development Committee has great news for persons interested in building or thinking of buying a home or business in Tecumseh.  Check out their page for all the details of their home buyer and business assistance programs.

Want to win Tecumseh Chamber Bucks?
Check out our "Question of the Month."

NEW Photos pages

Check out the new photos in our Photo Albums. We've updated many of the pages and there's lots of new photos to look at!!

Question of the Month

The April winner of the Question of the Month is Carol Ensor!  She knew that the Tree dump is generally open Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Congrats Carol!
Check out the New Question of the Month for April and reply for your chance to win $10 in Chamber Bucks!!

New at Johnson County Hospital

On every other Tuesday, the Johnson County Hospital will host "Tuesdays for You", free informational programs discussing health and wellness issues. Please call the Hospital Foundation at 402-335-6366 for more information or visit their website at www.jchospfoundation.com.

What's Happening

What's going on in Tecumseh?  Let us know and we'll post your community activity right here on the website!! Just email Morrissey & Dalluge at admin@tecumsehne.com.

New park equipment

The Tecumseh City Park just got some cool new playground equipment.  Take your children to the City Park and enjoy a beautiful afternoon. Got pictures of your children playing on the new equipment?  Send them to us and we'll post them on the City Website!!  admin@tecumsehne.com

Historic Photo Page

Check out the new HISTORIC PHOTO PAGE!! Please leave your memories of these places and people by commenting on the photos.  The photos scanned were donated to the Johnson County Museum and they allowed us to put them on the website. Thank you.