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
We're looking for Community activities and events to post on our website. Please let us know what's going on...Committee meetings, Bible Studies, Bingo nights...or any activity or event which is open to the community...You can call us at 402-335-3344 or email your event to mmd.law@windstream.net or just click the email button in our heading to be linked directly to our email. Your event will be added to our community calendar. To view the Community Calendar, click on the link below.
Please don't ask us to advertise your garage sale or post something you are selling for profit.
Check out the NEW JOHNSON COUNTY WEBSITE by clicking on the website link below.
Please don't ask us to advertise your garage sale or post something you are selling for profit.
Check out the NEW JOHNSON COUNTY WEBSITE by clicking on the website link below.
Tecumseh City Office & Services - Limited Access
COVID-19 IMPACTS: Proceeding with Caution Starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Tecumseh City Hall continues to keep the health and well-being of our customers, employees, and community a top priority. As the uncertainty continues with the Coronavirus, (COVID-19) be assured we are committed to being responsive to the needs of our customers and community as the situation continues to evolve.
City Hall will continue to keep its normal operating hours, Monday-Friday from 7:30-4:00 p.m. However, the office will be closed to the general public out of precaution of health concerns until further notice. Please use the drop box in the drive way to the south of City Hall to place your Utility Payments in or you can pay on-line using the link below.
Should you need assistance, please contact us at 402-335-3570.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all are navigating “uncharted waters”. We ask for your continued cooperation and patience as we all do our part to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Please continue to wash your hands and limit your exposure to others in close proximity.
NEW UPDATE - THE TECUMSEH PUBLIC LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY BUILDING WILL ALSO BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
The City has also requested that residents please remember to not flush any items but toilet paper down their toilets. Paper towels, napkins, hand wipes, flush-able wipes etc. are not designed to be flushed. Doing so could result in costly and untimely lead to backups in their service lines and/or in the city mains. The City thanks you for your cooperation.
HANDI-BUS RIDES BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH - FOR in town MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS ONLY (to medical appointment and home). Modified hours are MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact Lois at 402-335-2030.
IF TECUMSEH RESIDENTS ARE ISOLATED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS - THEY CAN UTILIZE THE HANDI-BUS' OFFER FOR GROCERY DELIVERY - ONLY A $2 CHARGE OR YOU CAN USE BUS TICKET. CALL LOIS IN ADVANCE AT 402-335-2030 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Tecumseh City Hall continues to keep the health and well-being of our customers, employees, and community a top priority. As the uncertainty continues with the Coronavirus, (COVID-19) be assured we are committed to being responsive to the needs of our customers and community as the situation continues to evolve.
City Hall will continue to keep its normal operating hours, Monday-Friday from 7:30-4:00 p.m. However, the office will be closed to the general public out of precaution of health concerns until further notice. Please use the drop box in the drive way to the south of City Hall to place your Utility Payments in or you can pay on-line using the link below.
Should you need assistance, please contact us at 402-335-3570.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all are navigating “uncharted waters”. We ask for your continued cooperation and patience as we all do our part to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Please continue to wash your hands and limit your exposure to others in close proximity.
NEW UPDATE - THE TECUMSEH PUBLIC LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY BUILDING WILL ALSO BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
The City has also requested that residents please remember to not flush any items but toilet paper down their toilets. Paper towels, napkins, hand wipes, flush-able wipes etc. are not designed to be flushed. Doing so could result in costly and untimely lead to backups in their service lines and/or in the city mains. The City thanks you for your cooperation.
HANDI-BUS RIDES BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH - FOR in town MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS ONLY (to medical appointment and home). Modified hours are MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact Lois at 402-335-2030.
IF TECUMSEH RESIDENTS ARE ISOLATED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS - THEY CAN UTILIZE THE HANDI-BUS' OFFER FOR GROCERY DELIVERY - ONLY A $2 CHARGE OR YOU CAN USE BUS TICKET. CALL LOIS IN ADVANCE AT 402-335-2030 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Pay your City Utility Bill ONLINE!
Tecumseh Communities for Kids (TC4K)
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Tecumseh Communities for Kids was formed through a partnership with Nebraska Children and Families Foundation's Communities for Kids Initiative. This initiative was created in response to community requests across Nebraska for Assistance with shortages of high-quality early care and education programs. Please take time to complete the TC4K survey as it will assist our community in gaining a common understanding of our local child care needs. All residents of Tecumseh, with or without children, are encouraged to fill out the survey. You can use the link at left or obtain a paper copy of the survey at the Tecumseh Public Library or JCC Elementary offices.
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Yea! Spring is beginning to come out!
UNL Extension presents: Lunch & Learn - POSTPONED until further notice
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UNL Extension Educators will be presenting a variety of leadership and business development lunch meetings one Friday a month. The next "meeting" will be March 27th. The topic will be "employee engagement." Bring your lunch and join in the sessions.
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Potato Bake at SENCA
SENCA is hosting a Potato Bake on Thursday, April 16th at the Tecumseh Center, 172 S. 4th. They will serve from 4:30 -6:30 p.m. FREE WILL DONATION will be accepted. Dine-in or Drive-Thru orders. Proceeds will benefit Johnson County School Supplied to children in need.
News and Announcements
Notices for Tecumseh Residents
- Parking on Emergency Snow Routes
Residents are reminded that it is unlawful to park on any street declared a snow emergency route (City Ordinance §5-310) - For a map of the Emergency Snow Routes, click here.
- Sidewalk Cleaning Ordinance
Sidewalks are to be kept clean of snow, sleet, ice, mud or other substance. All sidewalks are to be cleaned within 24 hours of cessation of a storm. (City Ordinance §8-205) - For more details, click here.
- No person, firm, or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any building, structure, swimming pool, or parking lot in the City, or within one (1) mile of the corporate limits of the City, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a Building Permit from the City Attorney, Bruce Dalluge. An building permit application can be printed here. A separate Building Permit is required for each building or structure. You can view more details about Building Permits in the City Codes.
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.
Looking to move to Tecumseh...check out the local jobs by clicking the local jobs button to the left...you can also explore our "New Resident" page to see other services and opportunities that are available in Tecumseh.
NEW OPENINGS - The City has a utility employment job opening and several opportunities for summer employment at the new Tecumseh Aquatic Center...click here to go to the Employment page and check them out. Application Deadline is March 6, 2020.
NEW OPENINGS - The City has a utility employment job opening and several opportunities for summer employment at the new Tecumseh Aquatic Center...click here to go to the Employment page and check them out. Application Deadline is March 6, 2020.
La ciudad de Tecumseh ofrece traducciones gratis en español de:
SOLICITUD PARA SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS
APLICACIÓN DE LICENCIA PARA PERROS
APLICACIÓN DE LICENCIA PARA GATOS
EXPLICACIÓN DE SERVICIOS DE BASURA
SOLICITUD DE PERMISO PARA CONSTRUIR
Para más información contacte a City Hall en 122 S. 4th St.
The City of Tecumseh offers free Spanish translation of
Water and Electric Utility Application
Dog & Cat License Application
Garbage Service Information
Building Permit
For more information contact City Hall at 122 S. 4th Street or go to the New Resident page
SOLICITUD PARA SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS
APLICACIÓN DE LICENCIA PARA PERROS
APLICACIÓN DE LICENCIA PARA GATOS
EXPLICACIÓN DE SERVICIOS DE BASURA
SOLICITUD DE PERMISO PARA CONSTRUIR
Para más información contacte a City Hall en 122 S. 4th St.
The City of Tecumseh offers free Spanish translation of
Water and Electric Utility Application
Dog & Cat License Application
Garbage Service Information
Building Permit
For more information contact City Hall at 122 S. 4th Street or go to the New Resident page
Recycling is good for 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 Janelle Moran 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. THE BINS ARE REPLACED EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY. THANK YOU.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR RECYCLABLES ON THE GROUND, PLEASE WAIT UNTIL NEW EMPTY BINS ARE IN PLACE. THE BINS ARE REPLACED EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY. THANK YOU.
Burn Permits
Burn Permits will no longer be available at the Sheriff's Office. Anyone wanting a burn permit in the Tecumseh Fire District will have to contact one of the following individuals:
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Pure Nebraska features several Tecumseh places of interest
Channel 10/11 was in Tecumseh taping an episode of their "Pure Nebraska" series at the Johnson County Museum. They will also feature Ramsey Family Fountain, St. Andrew's Catholic Church and the making of "Amerika." You can view the stories on 10/11 Pure Nebraska website.
Tecumseh Youngsters enjoy new park basketball hoops!
Veteran's Meetings & Events
- 1st Thursday - VFW Ladies Auxiliary - 1:00p.m.
- 1st Thursday - VFW #8221 - 7:00 p.m.
- 3rd Tuesday - American Legion Auxiliary - 7:00 p.m.
- 3rd Wednesday - American Legion #2 - 7:00 p.m.
American Legion Building, 255 Clay Street, Tecumseh
Check out what's happening at JCC
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Home Activities This Week
ARE YOU A THUNDERBIRD SPORTS SPONSOR??
You can donate to the Booster Club and help them raise money for uniforms and equipment for the athletic department. Click here to print the donation flyer. Go T-Birds! |
You can view the monthly calendar by visiting JCC's website at www.jccentral.org or click here to go directly to their Google calendar. To view the monthly lunch menu calendar, visit their website and click on the JCC menu tab. 
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Johnson County Central Schools is seeking monetary donations to help fund their Food Backpack program through the school. The program was initiated in 2015 and 50 local families receive backpacks of food for the weekends. Supplying one backpack for the school year costs $250 but every donation counts. For more information or to make a donation, contact the program coordinator, Jon Rother, JCC elementary principal, or mail checks made payable to Johnson County Central Backpack Program to: JCC School, Attn: Daisy, P.O. Box 338, Tecumseh, NE 68450
You can also visit the Lincoln Food Bank's Website and read more about this worthwhile program.
You can also visit the Lincoln Food Bank's Website and read more about this worthwhile program.
View the entire calendar on Johnson County Hospital's website.
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Specialty Clinics at Johnson County Hospital
Once Weekly: Nuclear Medicine, Sleep Studies as needed. |
Johnson County Hospital Home Health Blood Pressure Clinics
For a 2020 schedule of Blood Pressure Clinics, call the Johnson County Hospital Home Health Service at 335-2074.
Their new offices are located at 292 Broadway. (Old Johnson County Medical Center building)
Their new offices are located at 292 Broadway. (Old Johnson County Medical Center building)
SENCA Tecumseh Center Menu - All lunches are for meals on wheels
March 30-April 3
Anyone can eat lunch at the Action Center for just $6 ($5 for over age 60), Monday through Friday. If you are home bound or don’t want to get out, call and order Meals on Wheels delivered to your door. All meals are subject to change. Please call 402-335-2134 by 9:30 a.m. to reserve a meal.
The coffee pot is "perking" every morning between 8:30 and 10:30. Please come in and enjoy a bottomless cup. A 75¢ donation is appreciated.
BINGO will be played on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Card players welcome.
- Monday: Spaghetti w. Meat Sauce, Lettuce Salad, Garlic Bread, Blueberry Dessert
- Tuesday: Beef Vegetable Soup, crackers, Kidney Bean-Egg Salad, Orange Carrot-Pineapple Jell-O Salad
- Wednesday: Creamed Chicken over Biscuits, Beets, Fruit Salad, Cookies
- Thursday: Salisbury Steak with Mashed Potatoes/Brown Gravy, Carrots, Peaches, Apple Muffin
- Friday: Baked Pollock Fish Sticks, Tarter Sauce, Coleslaw, Mixed Vegetables, Chocolate Pudding
Anyone can eat lunch at the Action Center for just $6 ($5 for over age 60), Monday through Friday. If you are home bound or don’t want to get out, call and order Meals on Wheels delivered to your door. All meals are subject to change. Please call 402-335-2134 by 9:30 a.m. to reserve a meal.
The coffee pot is "perking" every morning between 8:30 and 10:30. Please come in and enjoy a bottomless cup. A 75¢ donation is appreciated.
BINGO will be played on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Card players welcome.
SENCA provides food pantry and services for our County
The Johnson County SENCA food pantry in Tecumseh is well stocked BUT they are still in need of some specialty items...they need paper products and hygiene items. Other food items needed include tuna helper, jelly, pancake mixes and Miracle Whip. If you have any questions, you can contact Terri Brethower at SENCA in Tecumseh, 402-335-2134.
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Johnson County SENCA offers several assistance programs.
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Are you a senior citizen who enjoys great company and a fun group, come join the Tuesday morning Breakfast Club at the SENCA Community Action Center, 172 S. 4th Street in Tecumseh at 6:30 a.m. See you there.
A variety of delicious breakfast favorites such as blueberry pancakes, French toast, breakfast casserole, fruits, ham, sausage or bacon; the cost is just $1.25.
A variety of delicious breakfast favorites such as blueberry pancakes, French toast, breakfast casserole, fruits, ham, sausage or bacon; the cost is just $1.25.
SCC Continuing Education Instructors Wanted
SCC Continuing Education is accepting applications for persons to teach non-credit learning opportunities in Johnson and Surrounding Counties. Classes are offered evenings and weekends. No teaching experience required. Average starting pay $18/hr for teaching time. Interested persons can submit contact information at www.southeast.edu/continuing
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Southeast Community College in Beatrice offers English as a Second Language class and GED preparation classes in Tecumseh. They currently have so many students that they are looking for adult volunteer tutors. For more information about becoming a Volunteer Tutor, call Mary Mach at 402-228-8236.
AseraCare Hospice is seeking Volunteers
AseraCare is seeking volunteers in the Tecumseh area. Companion volunteers simply spend time with patients and families. You can also share a special gift by becoming a hospice volunteer. Free training is provided and hours are flexible. For more information on how to become a volunteer, contact Rhonda Drewes at 402-228-6262 or email rhonda.drewes@aseracare.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 us at mmd.law@windstream.net
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Heritage Newspaper
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 call the Chieftain office at (402) 335-3394
Heritage Paper Section One
Heritage Paper Section Two
If you would like a paper copy of this Heritage Newspaper please call the Chieftain office at (402) 335-3394
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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.
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