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.
JOHNSON COUNTY HANDIBUS OUT FOR REPAIRS - AUGUST 11 & 12
2022-2023 School Year begins August 15th for JCC
Johnson County Central K-12 students will begin the 2022-2023 school year on Monday, August 15, 2022. (1:00 p.m. dismissal this day) Preschool will begin August 16th. There will be no school on Friday August 19th and Monday, August 22nd due to the Johnson County Fair. You can find more details for the beginning of the school year on the School's website at www.jccentral.org
OPEN HOUSES FOR STUDENT/PARENT WALK-THROUGH
OPEN HOUSES FOR STUDENT/PARENT WALK-THROUGH
- Wednesday, August 10th - 4th & 5th Grade Open house - Cook Site - 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 10th - Cook site Preschool orientation - 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 10th - JCC Middle School Walk Through for 6, 7 & 8th graders - Cook Cite 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday, August 11th - High School Open House - 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday, August 11th - PK - 3 Elementary Open House, Tecumseh site - 6:00 p.m.
Johnson County Fair LEGO Contest - Thursday, August 18th
Enter your LEGO creation at the 2022 Johnson County Fair
- Enter from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 18th at the Craft Building on the Fairgrounds
- THREE DIVISIONS: Juniors - 2-7 year olds Intermediate - 8-11 year olds Seniors 12-15 year olds
- Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age group
- No "Kit" creations and only one entry per person
2022 Johnson County Fair is August 19-21
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Come enjoy the rides, food and fair exhibits at the Johnson County Fair, held August 19th thru 21st at the Fairgrounds on the west edge of Tecumseh. For information contact:
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2022 JOHNSON COUNTY FAIR & PARADE
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ARMBAND NIGHTS
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Mark Your Calendar for the 2022 Trail of Treasures
News and Announcements
Tecumseh City Office
CITY HALL - City Hall is open for their regular hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. but you can continue to use the drop box at your convenience during and after hours.
Pay your City Utility Bill ONLINE!
Building Permits
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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.
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Mowing and Yard Waste
- 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. Please also clear your sidewalk after mowing. (Per City Ordinance 09-855.)
- All trees and shrubs within the City shall be pruned or removed by the property owner or abutting property owner obstruct the passage of pedestrians on sidewalks, or obstruct the view of any street or alley intersection. The minimum clearance of any overhanging portion thereof shall be twelve (12) feet over all streets and eight (8) feet over sidewalks. (Per City Ordinance 08-509)
- 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.
NOTICE - TRASH CANS
Please only put your trash cans on the curb the morning of pick up and put your trash cans away immediately after they've been emptied. PLEASE DO NOT PUT THEM IN THE STREET. Thanks.
The Handibus is for Anyone!
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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
Update - Historic Square Revitalization
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The Federal Highway Administration, City of Tecumseh, and local Committees have been working diligently on plans to revitalize the Tecumseh Historic Square. The basic activities addressed in the project update include the estimated timeline for Bid Letting and construction, temporary Construction Easements and the changes involved in the revitalization plan. Business members will be contacted regarding these construction easements. Detours will be addressed and information will be published by the way of pre-construction meetings and public notices. For more information, you can print the DTR Update from the tab below or contact Doug Goracke at 402-335-3570, Shayne Huxoll at Olsson Associates at shuxoll@olsson.com.
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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.
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
School opens August 15th for K-12 and all students August 16th
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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
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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! |
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.
SENCA Tecumseh Senior Center Menu
August 8-12
BINGO will be played on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Card players welcome.
- Monday: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Pistachio Fruit Salad, Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
- Tuesday: Egg-Sausage-Cheese Casserole, Pears, Caramel Raisin Bread Pudding
- Wednesday: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Corn or Green Beans, Peaches
- Thursday: Beef Stroganoff with Peas/Carrots, Fruit Jell-O, Brownie
- Friday: Turkey Dressing Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, Beets, Pumpkin Bar
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.
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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