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                                                                                                                  City Services


                                                                                                                  Airport

                                                                                                                  • The Tecumseh Municipal Airport is located 2 miles north of Tecumseh on Highway 50 just across the highway from the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution.  more details

                                                                                                                  Dog & Cat License

                                                                                                                  • All dogs and cats residing within the City limits must be licensed and the license must be worn by the animal.  Contact City Hall at 402-335-3570 for more details or click here for the licensing page.

                                                                                                                  Fire Department

                                                                                                                  • The City of Tecumseh is included in the Tecumseh Rural Fire Protection District No. 1.  The Rural Fire Department is staffed by 30 volunteer firefighters.  The department utilizes three pumpers, three tankers, three wildfire grass rigs, Jaw of Life, a thermal imaging camera and several self-contained breathing apparatuses. The Rural Fire Department has one fire station and over 200 fire hydrants. For information call Jim Seckman at 402-335-7610. More information click here.

                                                                                                                  Library

                                                                                                                  • Tecumseh Public Library is located at 170 Branch Street, one block north of Broadway
                                                                                                                    402-335-2060
                                                                                                                  • Hours:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
                                                                                                                    Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
                                                                                                                  • Library

                                                                                                                  Law Enforcement

                                                                                                                  • The law enforcement for the City of Tecumseh is under the Johnson County Sheriff's Department located at 222 South 4th Street.  If you need non-emergency assistance, please call 402-335-3307.  For all emergencies, dial 911.
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                                                                                                                  Public Transit

                                                                                                                  • Johnson County Public Transit services all communities in the county.  The bus utilizes a regular route and is available Monday - Friday 8:00 to noon and 1:00 to 4:30.  Call 402-335-2030 to schedule a ride.
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                                                                                                                  Swimming pool

                                                                                                                  • Swimming, water sports and Red Cross lessons can all be had at the Tecumseh Swimming Pool during the summer months from Memorial Weekend through Labor Day. Stop by 8th and Clay to enjoy the fun.  Click here to view the Pool Page.

                                                                                                                  Tree Dump

                                                                                                                  • The City Tree Dump is located southeast of town past the city wastewater treatment plant. Times and days are subject to change due to weather and winter hours are limited.  Click here for more information and a map to the site.

                                                                                                                  City Utilities

                                                                                                                  • The City Utilities are under the direction of the Board of Public Works. The Board meets the first Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 122 South 4th.  Agenda items must be sent to Paula Darling at pdarling@windstream.net or call 402-335-4011 before the Wednesday prior to the meeting. For details about the services provided by the City Utilities check out the Utilities page.

                                                                                                                  Building Permit

                                                                                                                  • The City of Tecumseh requires each person who intends to build, remodel or move a house, fence or deck to apply to the City for a building permit. A copy of the Permit may be printed by clicking here.  For more information, please contact the City office at 402-335-3570 or email Paula Darling at pdarling@windstream.net.
                                                                                                                  Contact: Paula Darling, City Clerk, P.O. Box 417, 122 South 4th Street, Tecumseh, NE 68450 402-335-3570 pdarling@windstream.net Find us on Facebook