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.
Get your thinking caps ready tor TRIVIA NIGHT
St. Andrew/St. Mary Catholic Parishes are hosting their 3rd Annual SE NE Trivia Game Night on January 29, 2022. You can register on line at www.standrewtecumseh.org beginning December 1st.
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TSCI Bloodmobile Scheduled for February 1st
The American Red Cross Bus will be at TSCI on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to schedule an appointment by calling Denise at 402-335-5100 or visiting redcrossblood.org and entering TSCI. By donating you will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card.
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest
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The annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest will be held at the Tecumseh Community Building on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Please enter through the front doors of the building. Registration begins at 1:15 p.m. All girls and boys ages 9-14 as of January 1st are invited to enter. You can download and print the registration form below.
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Community Block Grants Available for Owner-occupied Housing Rehab
The City of Tecumseh has received funding for the Nebraska Department of Economic Development to establish an Owner-occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. Eligible homeowners may receive assistance to make structural, mechanical, electrical, weatherization and plumbing improvements to their homes. Working together we may be able to improve the condition of your home.
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You can print any of the forms and brochures below to review the program requirements or contact Cole Hartgerink at 402-475-2560 or chartgerink@sendd.org or Janelle Moran at 402-335-3570 or jmoran@tecumsehne.com
Food Bank Distribution @ Tecumseh Fire Hall
For the first few months of 2022, the Food Bank Distribution will be held at the Tecumseh Fire Hall located a 1110 Buffalo Drive, Tecumseh. You are asked to line up from the south on Shawnee Blvd and exit to the north onto Hwy 136. Food will be distributed from the Ambulance bay on the east end of the building from 11:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. on January 4th, February 1st and March 1st. Thereafter it will be at the First Baptist Church at 3rd & Jackson Street. Food is distributed at First Baptist Church on the second Tuesday of the month from about noon until 1:00 p.m. If you have any questions, contact the church at 402-335-2225.
News and Announcements
NOTICE - TRASH CANS
Please only put your trash cans on the street the morning of pick up and put your trash cans away immediately after they've been emptied. Since winter is just around the corner and snow is eminent, Seneca Sanitation would like to remind Tecumseh residents to NOT leave their cans on the curb where they will get plowed in with snow and then they are impossible to remove for dumping. Thanks.
Let the Handi-bus do the driving
Need a Ride to the Grocery Store, the Doctor's office or to the City Library? Call the Handi-bus and you can be pickup up and delivered for $1.00 ($2.00 round trip) Call 402-335-2030 to schedule a ride.
Regular Handi-bus hours: 7:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday thru Friday
Out of Town Trips: First Monday of the Month - Beatrice, NE
Second Monday of the Month - Lincoln, NE
If a holiday falls on one of these Mondays, the trip is moved to the following Monday.
Regular Handi-bus hours: 7:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday thru Friday
Out of Town Trips: First Monday of the Month - Beatrice, NE
Second Monday of the Month - Lincoln, NE
If a holiday falls on one of these Mondays, the trip is moved to the following Monday.
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) - 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. Especially in the winter as requested by Seneca Sanitation. Click here for details.
- For more details, click here.
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.
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. New in-person classes begin August 16th at the Tecumseh Library on Wednesdays from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact Elizabeth Williams at 402-890-3713 or ewilliams@southeast.edu or Lynn Saffer at 402-437-2719 or lsaffer@southeast.edu for more information.
ZOOM classes will also be offered beginning August 23, 2021. Contact Elizabeth Williams to sign up.
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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.
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, 177 South 3rd Street. 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
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.
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
January 21-29
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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.
JCC menu tab.
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.
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Specialty Clinics at Johnson County HospitalJCH offers many specialty clinics. Click here to go to their calendar.
Daily: CT, Ultrasound, QCT Bone Density, Mammogram; Four Times Weekly: Doppler Three Times Weekly: Echo Twice Weekly: MRI Once Weekly: Nuclear Medicine, Sleep Studies as needed. |
Johnson County Hospital Home Health Blood Pressure Clinics
For a 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
January 24-28
The coffee pot is "perking" every morning between 8:30 and 10:30. Please come in and enjoy a bottomless cup. A small donation of 75¢ is appreciated.
BINGO will be played on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Card players welcome.
- Monday: Porcupine Meat Ball, Baked Beans, Beets, Peaches
- Tuesday: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Fruit Salad, Rice Krispy Bar
- Wednesday: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Corn or Green Beans, Applesauce
- Thursday: Liver & Onions, Tri-tater, Mixed Vegetables, Pumpkin Raisin Bread Alt Meat: Meat Ball
- Friday: Ham & Bean Soup, Crackers, Frog Eye Fruit Salad, Peanut Butter Cookies
The coffee pot is "perking" every morning between 8:30 and 10:30. Please come in and enjoy a bottomless cup. A small donation of 75¢ 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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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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