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 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 something you are selling for profit.
Check out the NEW JOHNSON COUNTY WEBSITE by clicking on the website link below.
2021 TECUMSEH Citywide Clean Up
Friday, May 14th - YOURS FOR THE TAKING DAZE - Put your unwanted household items on the curb and hope your neighbors take them
Saturday, May 15th - CITY WIDE CLEAN UP DAY - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Most unwanted items can be disposed of in the dumpsters located on the north parking lot of the Courthouse. (Electronics will be accepted)
Monday, May 17th - YARD WASTE PICK UP - Place your yard waste on the curb no later than 7:30 a.m. Monday, May 17th. Branches must be bundled in 3-foot sections laying parallel to the street. Other yard waste must be in dumpable containers.
NO PAINT OR CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS - NO TIRES OR LIQUID WASTE - NO APPLIANCES WITH FREON
Saturday, May 15th - CITY WIDE CLEAN UP DAY - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Most unwanted items can be disposed of in the dumpsters located on the north parking lot of the Courthouse. (Electronics will be accepted)
Monday, May 17th - YARD WASTE PICK UP - Place your yard waste on the curb no later than 7:30 a.m. Monday, May 17th. Branches must be bundled in 3-foot sections laying parallel to the street. Other yard waste must be in dumpable containers.
NO PAINT OR CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS - NO TIRES OR LIQUID WASTE - NO APPLIANCES WITH FREON
TECUMSEH AQUATIC CENTER to open May 31st
St. John's Lutheran Vacation Bible School
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Join all your friends in the Rainforest at St John's Lutheran Church VBS - June 7-10, 2021, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 thru 5th grade are welcome. Pre-register before Wednesday May 19th and receive a FREE Rainforest Explorers t-shirt. Pre-register online vbsmate.com/stjohntecumseh or call the church at 402-335-3816. Thursday, June 10th will be the VBS program and meal at 6:00 p.m.
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SENCA hosting 15th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament
Kirkman's Lakeview Golf Course, Humboldt, NE will be the site of the 15th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament for SENCA. Tournament and Raffle proceeds to benefit SENCA programs and services assisting families and communities throughout southeast Nebraska.
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Support JCC's Backpack Food Program
YOU CAN SUPPORT Johnson County Central Schools with a monetary donation to help fund their Food Backpack program through the school. The program was initiated in 2015 and 60 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 402-335-3320 or Nicole at SENCA 402-335-2134, or mail checks made payable to JCC Schools (memo Child Hunger) 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.
News and Announcements
Residents can receive weather alerts
The Johnson County Emergency Management announced that Johnson and Pawnee County residents can sign up to receive weather alerts through the Everbridge website. You must sign up through the Everbridge link even if you were previously signed up through Code Red. You can link to their webpage HERE.
Please don't blow grass clippings into the street
- 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 Tree dump is generally open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. On Saturday, the hours of operation are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Times and days are subject to change due to the weather. Questions should be directed at the City Office 402-335-3570.
- 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.
SCC to offer English as a Second Language classes in Tecumseh
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Southeast Community College is offering English as a Second Language classes along with GED and Adult Basic Education classes. Check out the flyer and spread the word!
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Tecumseh City Office
CITY HALL - City Hall is open for their regular hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please continue to use the drop box if you can. Only one customer will be allowed at the City office counter at at a time and only one customer will be allowed in the waiting area.
LIBRARY & COMMUNITY BUILDING - The Public Library and City Community Building will also be open to the public beginning July 13, 2020. Please use social distancing when utilizing these services.
LIBRARY & COMMUNITY BUILDING - The Public Library and City Community Building will also be open to the public beginning July 13, 2020. Please use social distancing when utilizing these services.
Pay your City Utility Bill ONLINE!
Building Permits
Planning a summer improvement project? Putting up a fence? Just a reminder 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/Fence Permit from the City Attorney, Bruce Dalluge. A 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.
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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Activities This Week
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CHECK THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE FOR ACTIVITY COVID PROTOCOLS BEFORE YOU ATTEND GAMES OR ACTIVITIES, ATTENDANCE MAY BE LIMITED.
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. 
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! |
View the entire calendar on Johnson County Hospital's website.
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Specialty Clinics at Johnson County HospitalMAY 3-7
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
May 3-7
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: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Brown Gravy, Green Beans, Applesauce
- Tuesday: Baked Pollock Fish Sticks, Tarter Sauce, Coleslaw, Beets, Caramel Bread Pudding
- Wednesday: Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Rice Casserole, Orange Cottage Cheese Fruit Salad, Cornbread
- Thursday: Sausage Gravy over Biscuits, Carrots, Cranberry Pineapple Apple Jell-O Salad, Cookies
- Friday: Chili, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Mixed Fruit, Cinnamon Roll Cake
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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