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www.plattsmouthchamber.com PLATTSMOUTH Current BUSINESS | COMMUNITY | EVENTS 2022 RESOURCE & COMMUNITY GUIDE
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2022 Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce Resource & Community Guide4 5 About the Chamber 6 Mayor’s Message 8 Events and Celebrations 10 Education 13 Shopping and Dining 14 Community Center/ Senior Center 15 Twin Rivers Water Park 16 Parks and Recreation 18 Historical Society/ Cass County Museum 19 Library 20 Plattsmouth History 22 Numbers to Know 24 Merchant Listings, By Category The 2022 Plattsmouth Resource & Community Guide is a publication of the Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce published by the Plattsmouth Journal and Lee Enterprises. Project Manager Tony Digilio | Project Editorial by Brent Hardin | Project Designer Melanie Whitaker Photography by Plattsmouth Journal, Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce TABLE OF CONTENTS 0000145503-01 PLATTSMOUTH WEST 2020 West 8th Avenue Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402.296.3333 PLATTSMOUTH EAST 120 North 6th Street Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402.296.0330 citstatebank.com Off ering products to meet yo ur needs. Mobile Banking → Instant Balance → Account Transfers → View Check Images → Mobile Deposit → Bill Pay → Thumbprint and Face ID Login PAPILLION 754 Gold Coast Drive Suite #101 Papillion, NE 68046 402.934.4610 From vaccinations to complex surgeries, and everything in between. 2001 Eighth Ave Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-2179 Mon-Fri: 8:00AM 5:30PM | Sat: 8:00AM Noon | Sun: Closed www.plattsmouthanimalhospital.com

Plattsmouth Chamber 101

The Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce was established in 1952 and is Plattsmouth’s largest member-based business advocacy organization. According to its mission, “The Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce is a non profit organization that advocates for all busi nesses and professional people in and around Plattsmouth. The Chamber adds strength to our business-community image, assists with economic development, promotes our com munity, and is a liaison between the private and public sectors. We are working to help our community grow – when we grow, you grow – with events and promotions to show other communities what we have to offer.”

The Chamber promotes the businesses through weekly newsletters, email blasts, social media and community events. Great events occur yearly, including the Amazing Race, Chamber Golf Tournament, Annual

Nebraska Food Truck Wars, Friday Night Out, Miss Plattsmouth and, of course, Cruizin’ Main. Please check us out on Facebook — Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce — and online at www.plattsmouthchamber.com.

Ribbon cuttings, new business openings and groundbreakings, after hours, coffee and contacts, mini events, and almost any type of promotion is available and part of your membership with the Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce. We help you connect and become part of our community.

Get involved — it not only is good for you but also for your business!

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For more information www.plattsmouthchamber.com 916 Washington Ave.
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402-296-6021 Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors OFFICERS President Alicia Garbers Cornerstone Bank 402-296-8002 www.cornerstoneconnect.com Vice President Dave Steinkruger Citizens State Bank 402-296-0330 www.citstatebank.com Treasurer Stacie Kragness First State Bank 402-296-2194 www.1fsb.bank MEMBERS Richele Sievers Cobalt Credit Union 402-296-2421 www.cobaltcu.com Becky Headley Cruise Planners 402-297-2963 www.landandcruiseadventures.com Dr. Andrea Carda Vision Source 402-296-2200 www.drjohnbateman.com Julie Null Shelter Insurance 402-296-2828 www.shelterinsurance.com/JNull Dr Dan Witte Witte Physical Therapy 402-298-4747 www.wittephysicaltherapy.com Jeremy Pitt Hy-Vee 402-298-7600 www.hy-vee.com Melissa Church MacChurch Properties LLC 402-297-6089 Brad Ksiazek Edward Jones brad.ksiazek@edwardjones.com 402-296-0515 www.edwardjones.com

Plattsmouth is a strong city and an even stronger community. Through floods, fires, windstorms and blizzards — sometimes all in the same year — the citizens of Plattsmouth have continued to over come obstacles and come out stronger than before.

Just like we overcame the flooding and water emergency of 2019, we will do the same with the COVID-19 pandemic. Working together, we will come

out of this stronger because of our community. Each one of us can work together for the collective good and make this recovery shorter and better.

As summer begins, businesses around town are starting to reopen their doors. Take a walk down Plattsmouth’s historic Main Street and support local businesses while enjoying the beautiful architecture. If you’re feeling hungry, visit one of our many deli cious restaurants, such as River House Soda Fountain Café, Fork and Hammer, Mom’s Cafe and Catering and our newest addition, Di Bella Italian Eatery. You can grab an ice cream cone from the Sweet Spot or a cup of coffee at the Herban Coffee Lab. DJ’s Dugout, LaFiesta and a host of others will fulfill your cravings.

There are many other offerings throughout the City of Plattsmouth. For outdoor fun, you can go for a run or a leisurely stroll through Rhylander Park, have a picnic in the Garfield Park gazebo, or let your furry friend run free at the dog park. Whatever your inter ests may be, Plattsmouth’s endless list of community adventures are sure to impress.

In addition to the vast array of local eateries and outdoor activities, Plattsmouth is home to a wide

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2022 Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce Resource & Community Guide 7 MAYOR’S MESSAGE variety of church denominations to meet your spiritual needs, includ ing Baptist, Catholic, Evangelical Christian, Episcopalian, Jehovah’s Witness, Lutheran, Methodist,
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the extent you can, buy local. Support the local business commu nity. They always have been and will continue to be committed to Platts mouth. They are us. Your neighbors and our community are counting on you. We are in this together. Help Plattsmouth be strong! R. Paul Lambert, Mayor PLAT TSMOUTH | 446 Main St. | 402.296.2194 2249 1st Ave | 402.296.5051 | 1fsb.bank MEMBER FDIC No One Knows the Local Real Estate Market Better Than Us! Plattco Real Estate & Insurance We have called Plattsmouth home for over 50 years! EXPERIENCED IN: • Residential • Commercial • Far m • Acreages Independent Insurance Agency OUR DEDICATION IS TO YOU!! Plattco Real Estate & Insurance Inc 216 Washington Avenue | Plattsmouth, NE | 68048 (402) 296-3331 • www.PlattcoInc.com Serving Plattsmouth & Cass County for over 50 years! CALL AGENTS: Doug Mitteis 402-297-3877 or Scott Cundall 402-297-3690 2162043-01

Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations hold numerous events throughout the year. Visitors come to town for activities in spring, summer, fall and winter. Please check the Plattsmouth Chamber of Com merce’s website – www.plattsmouthchamber.com –for a schedule of upcoming events.

Plattsmouth Harvest Festival

The Plattsmouth Harvest Festival is the oldest an nual harvest festival in Nebraska. It is held in Sep tember and has been taking place in Plattsmouth for more than 90 years. It features four days of pageant ry, parades, games, awards and community activities.

Cruizin’ Main

Downtown Plattsmouth is the site of one of the big gest car shows in the area each September. Platts mouth Chamber officials handed out 550 identifica tion tags to cars at the 2022 event, and many more

drivers brought their vehicles to the show after that. Thousands of people admired cars and trucks rang ing from the 1920s to the present day. This year’s event also featured live music at the Plattsmouth Entertainment Plaza.

Victorian Christmas on Main Victorian Christmas on Main, generally held in late November, is a warm way to celebrate the holiday season. The free event has included music, food and visits with Santa Claus in the past. There have also been hayrack tours, horse-drawn carriage rides and a reindeer petting zoo. Many businesses will be open with shopping deals and refreshments during the event. Caroling and a tree-lighting ceremony will take place at the Cass County Historical Society Mu seum, and the log cabin and caboose at the east end of Main Street will be decorated and open.

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2022 Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce Resource & Community Guide 9 EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS Commerce Golf Tournament Plattsmouth Chamber of Com merce hosts an annual golf tourna ment at Bay Hills Golf Club each summer. Proceeds from the event help fund chamber activities throughout the year. Terry Kerns, Ken Kerns, Chris Kerns and Charles Kerns 402-296-6227 2507 Smith Ave. Serving Cass County Since 1976 Sewer • Water • Septic • Installation Boring/Directional Drilling Dirt Work • Excavation Residential Commercial Municipal Bill Sullivan 402.306.2598 bsullivan@npdodge.com http://billsullivan.npdodge.com/ BUYING OR SELLING? LET MY EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE MOVE YOU! • ASSOCIATE BROkER SINCE 1988 • CERTIfIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST (CRS) • GRADUATE REALTOR INSTITUTE (GRI) • WINNER Of DISTINGUIShED SALESPERSON AWARD • 30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

Plattsmouth students can attend three energetic school systems that provide quality educational opportunities. The city is home to Plattsmouth Com munity Schools, St. John the Baptist Catholic School and First Baptist School.

Public Schools

Plattsmouth Community Schools is an accredited public school district. It offers traditional classes for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district also oversees Plattsmouth Early Childhood Center, which provides a large amount of enrich ment programs for preschool-aged students.

Many Plattsmouth teachers hold advanced de grees in their subjects. They update their knowledge through workshops and training sessions each year. They have helped many students earn local, state and national academic honors.

Plattsmouth also provides students with chances to excel in fine arts, athletics, culinary arts and voca tional programs. Many student groups attend state workshops and conferences each year, and the Blue

Devils often return home with top prizes in their categories. Several students also won awards on a national scale this past school year.

The district has spent the past several years upgrad ing school buildings and facilities as the result of a $15 million bond issue. The district has used this money for a wide array of indoor and outdoor projects.

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One of the most visible results of the bond issue is at Plattsmouth High School. The district opened its new Career and Technical Education (CTE) building in the 2021-22 school year. The building hosts class es in culinary arts, woodworking/home construc tion, agriculture education, automotive mechanics and welding/metals.

Plattsmouth High School operates under an academy-based learning structure that allows students to focus on their future careers. In addi tion to taking classes that fit their interests and learning styles, they also gain real-world experi ence through mentorships with many area busi nesses. The three academies are ATEAM, BEACH and STEAM.

Courses in the ATEAM Academy include Architec ture and construction, Transportation and logistics, Environmental and agriculture systems, Art and Manufacturing.

Courses in the BEACH Academy include Busi ness, marketing and management, Education, Audio-visual technology and fine arts, Communica

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Serving Plattsmouth and Surrounding Areas! Credit, Workforce Development and Personal Interest Classes offered throughout the year southeast.edu/PlattsmouthLC Providing quality, personalized taxed preparation to local individuals and businesses since 1999. Our expertise ranges from basic tax management and services to more in-depth services, such as tax mitigation, planning income for retirement, and preser ving wealth for the next generation. 416 Main Street | Plattsmouth | 402-296-4343 1720 S. 11th Street | Nebraska City | 402-873-6022 www.hometowncpas.com Email: Jeremy@hometowncpas.com Continued on page 12

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tions and Human services and hospitality.

Courses in the STEAM Academy include Science, Tech nology, Engineering, Aeronautics and Mathematics.

Plattsmouth Elementary School and Plattsmouth Community Middle School also host many enrich ment programs for students throughout the school year. Many students take part in the Blue Devil Acad emy after-school program at PCMS. The state-recog nized program features multiple leadership programs, academic camps and family engagement activities.

For more information about Plattsmouth Communi ty Schools, visit www.pcsd.org or contact the district office at 402-296-3361.

Private Schools

St. John the Baptist Catholic School and First Baptist School both provide Christian-focused educational environments for area residents. Students come from across the Cass County area for classes.

St. John the Baptist Catholic School offers classes for students from kindergarten through eighth grade.

First Baptist School offers classes for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

St. John the Baptist Catholic School has a positive academic tradition. Students perform above state and

national averages in every subject, and they compete in many state and national programs throughout the school year. They are also able to live their faith through service to others and daily Mass attendance.

The school is connected to the Church of the Holy Spirit parish building in Plattsmouth. For more infor mation, contact the school office at 402-296-6230 or visit www.stjbcatholic.com.

First Baptist School students achieve high academic results in many subjects. They routinely test above average in national standardized exams. The school also offers many extracurricular activities to promote balance in student life.

For more information, visit www.fbsplattsmouth. com or call 402-296-5948.

Southeast Community College Learning Center

Southeast Community College Learning Center is located along Main Street in downtown Plattsmouth. The educational campus offers classes, workshops and training sessions for community members. Residents are able to earn college credit, acquire updated job skills or pick up a new hobby.

Southeast Community College provides dozens of credit and dual-credit classes for people interested in completing their general education requirements. These include pre-requisite classes for health sciences programs and a portion of the Associate of Arts degree.

Teachers offer non-credit workforce training oppor tunities for people who are interested in improving a job skill, starting a new career path or gaining recer tification in a specific trade.

The center also offers a wide variety of leisure and personal enrichment classes for people to enjoy.

Residents can learn about local historical topics, discover a new hobby, improve a skill and meet new friends at the classes.

For more information, call 402-437-2298 or visit www.southeast.edu/PlattsmouthLC. The website features a list of current classes and workshops avail able at the Plattsmouth campus.

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The Plattsmouth community has a wide range of places for dining, shopping and finding just what you need.

There are more than 20 establishments in town to tempt your tastebuds. Some have been here for many years and others have just opened their doors, but all of them have delicious food for you to enjoy.

If you are looking to host an event, contact the Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce at 402-2966021. Chamber officials will be able to help you find the best location for your next meeting, reunion, wedding or official gathering.

There are also a large number of shops for you to browse in town. You will be greeted inside with a smile at every location and will be able to find just what you are looking for.

You can find more information about the Platts mouth Chamber of Commerce member businesses in the Merchant Listing section starting on page 24.

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• Clothing • Home Decor • Jewelry • CDs • Books Thri Shop 511 Main St Plattsmouth 402-802-7115 10 to 5 Tuesday thru Friday 10 to 2 Saturday Serving Our Community Cass County’s Best!

The Plattsmouth Recreation Department has a goal of keeping community members active, healthy and engaged throughout the year.

The mission of the Plattsmouth Recreation Depart ment is to provide recreation and cultural opportuni ties for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

Plattsmouth Community Center

Plattsmouth Community Center is located at 318 South 18th St. The membership-based center offers an indoor track, four-lane heated pool, group fitness room and a large gymnasium for activities such as basketball and volleyball. The building also includes a fitness/wellness area with free weights, 13 weight lifting stations and rows of cardiovascular machines.

Personal trainers are on staff throughout the day, and childcare is available six days per week. Free Wi-

Fi and wallet lockers are available to all Plattsmouth Community Center guests.

Contact Plattsmouth Community Center officials at 402-296-5800 or www.plattsmouth.org/rec for infor mation on events held throughout the year.

Plattsmouth Senior Center

Plattsmouth Senior Center is located in the same building as Plattsmouth Community Center. Meals are served at the center Monday through Friday to seniors 55 and older and people of all ages with dis abilities.

Plattsmouth Senior Center hosts blood pressure checks and toenail care to seniors once a month. A hearing specialist visits once per month to provide hearing checks and assistance with hearing aids.

Recreation activities include weekly card games, bingo, birthday parties and a senior aerobics class.

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Located just west of Memorial Park at 18th St. and Fourth Ave., Twin Rivers Water Park is a place where fun activities happen throughout the spring and summer.

The facility has a modern pool with a zero-depth to three-foot swimming area that contains several water fountains, umbrellas and water toys. This area is located near the locker rooms.

A second swimming area is four to six feet deep and has a 12-foot-deep diving area with a diving board. A spiral water slide empties into a pool that is three feet deep.

The diving area contains a water speed slide that propels swimmers into the 12-footdeep area.

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The Plattsmouth area provides a large number of recreational opportunities for people. Whether it is a trip to the playground, a hike through woods, an opportunity to swing golf clubs or time spent in scenic areas, Plattsmouth has memorable options for you.

Rhylander Park

Clayton J. Rhylander Memorial Park is the city’s larg est park. It runs along Lincoln Avenue and stretches from 3rd Avenue to 11th Avenue.

There is a lengthy walking trail that goes from one end of the park to the other. Part of the Rhylander Park trail leads people through a scenic wooded area.

The park also includes playground equipment, baseball/softball diamonds, a shelterhouse, a ga zebo, a bocce ball area, horseshoe pits, an exhibit on the town’s history and plenty of green space for out

door activities. It is the home for Plattsmouth cross country meets in the fall and youth soccer, baseball and softball games at various times during the year.

Garfield Park

This historic park is located near downtown Platts mouth at the intersection of 5th St. and 2nd Ave. Many weddings take place in a large lighted gazebo bandstand with benches. The park also includes playground equipment, picnic areas and a Veterans Memorial Garden.

Memorial Park

Memorial Park is located in the southwestern part of the city along Fourth Avenue. Stretching from 15th St. to 18th St., the park has the feel of a remote forest. The spacious area includes a playground, several ball diamonds, a playground and a walking/ biking trail.

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Plattsmouth Skate Park

Plattsmouth Skate Park is located near the water tower in between Memorial Park’s ball diamonds and Plattsmouth Elementary School. It features sev eral ramps for skateboard riders to use during the spring, summer and fall.

Indian Springs Recreation Area

Indian Springs Recreation Area is located in the western part of the city behind Plattsmouth Com

munity Center. It features a covered picnic shelter, a grilling area and a five-acre fishing lake. There is a handicapped-accessible pier that allows everyone to enjoy fishing activities.

Caboose Park

This half-acre park is located on the east end of Main Street in downtown Plattsmouth. It features the historic Cook Log Cabin, a 1913 Burlington Ca boose and a replica of a pirogue used by the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Golf Courses

Bay Hills Golf Club is located northwest of down town Plattsmouth in the Buccaneer Bay subdivision. Lake Ridge Golf Course is located south of Platts mouth in Beaver Lake. Both courses provide oppor tunities for many fun golfing memories.

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Cass County Historical Society was organized in 1936 and has filled an important role in the community since then.

Early displays of Cass County history were originally housed inside the Cass County Courthouse. The group opened the Cass County Historical Society

Cass County Museum

646 Main St. 402-296-4770 www.casscountynemuseum.org Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; closed Sundays, Mondays and major holidays

Museum at 646 Main Street in downtown Platts mouth in 1960.

The museum features several permanent exhibits that inform visitors about the history of Plattsmouth and Cass County. Staff members also display rotating exhibits that focus on many topics. These range from historical baseball teams to covered barns to farming equipment.

The museum also holds Brown Bag programs throughout the year. Speakers from across Cass County give presentations on topics such as timber rattlesnakes, hair wreaths and pioneer cemeteries. The programs are free and open to the public.

The society also maintains three historic structures: the Joseph and Mary Cook Log Cabin, originally built in Mynard in 1868; a Burlington caboose built in 1913; and Rock Bluff School, a one-room brick schoolhouse that was built east of Beaver Lake in 1870.

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Plattsmouth Public Library

401 Avenue A 402-296-4154

Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Noon-4 p.m. Sunday www.plattsmouthlibrary.org

Library services have been available in Platts mouth since 1886.

Besides books, CDs and free Wi-Fi, the library offers a wide selection of movies and TV series plus e-books, e-audiobooks and e-magazines. The library also loans tables, chairs and movie projectors free of charge and has meeting space available for people to use. Resi dents can also take free computer classes at the library.

Library cards are free to residents of Plattsmouth, and the Reading at Home program brings items to people who are homebound.

Library members have free online access to Ancestry. com (in the library only), language learning software, practice driver’s tests, car and truck repair courses and digitized versions of Plattsmouth newspapers.

The library offers many free programs for children and adults. Guest speakers and authors, music con certs, story-time sessions and other special events take place on a regular basis. Parents can also help their children earn free books through the “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program.

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Plattsmouth has a rich history that stretches back to the 1800s. The town is located where Nebras ka’s two biggest rivers – Platte and Missouri – come together. The confluence of two major waterways attracted early American explorers and large migra tions of people heading to the West.

In July 1804, the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped along the Missouri River not far from pres ent-day Plattsmouth. Expedition members wrote down information about the area before continuing their historic journey through the Louisiana Pur chase to the Pacific Coast. A replica of a pirogue used in the expedition is on view at Caboose Park on the east end of Main Street.

Traders and explorers became familiar with the area over the next several decades, but the late 1840s and early 1850s brought action that put the city of Platts mouth on the map. Libeas T. Coon established a ferry across the Missouri River in 1848 to help people contin ue their journey on the Mormon Trail to Utah. Samuel Martin received the first permit to establish a trading post near the Platte and Missouri confluence in 1853.

The Plattsmouth Town Company formed in October 1854. The city was mapped out by surveyor O.W. Tyson on the west side of the Missouri River, and Nebraska Territory legislators approved the creation of Plattsmouth on March 14, 1855. The town’s first mayor was Wheatley Mickelwaite and the first City Council members were Enos Williams, W.M. Slaugh ter and Jacob Vallery.

Mary Stocking taught students at the first school in Plattsmouth in 1856. The school was located on what was then known as Gospel Hill. By 1860, Platts mouth had two primary schools with 90 students. That number increased to 214 the following year and skyrocketed to 1,069 by 1881.

The first churches in town were established soon after Plattsmouth was formed. Baptist, Methodist and Pres byterian denominations were organized from 1856-58. The first building for St. John’s Catholic Church was constructed in 1861, and the congregation completed its first parochial school building in 1881.

Word of Plattsmouth’s successful start soon spread, and the town was ready for additional economic and

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residential development by 1870. The population increased to nearly 5,900 by 1880.

An important event occurred in September 1880 when a railroad bridge opened over the Missouri River. This allowed Plattsmouth to create additional connections to Iowa and other Midwestern states.

The Burlington & Missouri River railroad company employed many Plattsmouth residents from 18901940. Plattsmouth was home to railroad tracks, roundhouses and machine shops at the current site of Rhylander Park. A total of 800 men worked at the site during its heyday. The Burlington Refrigerator & Express company began operations in the 1930s and boosted the town’s population even more.

Numerous businesses began opening their doors along Main Street in the 1870s and 1880s. Many of the original buildings are still standing today. The city’s Main Street Historic District is listed on the Na tional Register of Historic Places. A total of 45 build ings are listed on the national register. Many of them have a special plaque on their outside walls that tells about their particular history.

The landmark Cass County Courthouse was finished in 1891 in downtown Plattsmouth. Designed by Lincoln architect William Gray, the courthouse is one of the most recognizable features in Cass County. It is home to many county legislative and judicial services today.

On June 22, 1903, the Nebraska Masonic Home opened its doors on what was then the northwest edge of Plattsmouth. The building has served as home for thousands of residents from across Nebras ka over the past 119 years.

A large nature area was created in 1947 when the State of Nebraska acquired 1,164 acres of Missouri River bottomland east of Plattsmouth. Originally known as the Schilling State Game Preserve, it is now called Schilling Wildlife Management Area. It is home to many species of birds, fish and smaller animals.

Notable people who were either born in Platts mouth or lived all or part of their lives in town in clude novelist and screenwriter Raymond Chandler; John O’Rourke, the subject of the American Civil

War song “When Johnny Comes Marching Home;” John Falter, who drew many cover paintings for The Saturday Evening Post; and Hazel Abel, who became the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Ne braska when she served in 1954.

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EMERGENCY

Ambulance, Fire and Police 911

National Weather Service — Omaha/Valley 402-359-5166

Nebraska Highway Road Conditions 511

UTILITIES

TELEPHONE

Charter Digital Communications 402-373-2225

Windstream Communications 866-445-5880

ELECTRICITY

Nebraska Public Power District 877-275-6773

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

For

Nebraska Regional Poison Center 1-800-222-1222

Nebraska State Patrol 402-471-4545 Plattsmouth Municipal Airport 402-298-8468

Plattsmouth Police Dept. (non-emergency) 402-296-3311

Cass County Sheriff (non-emergency) 402-296-9370

Cass County Emergency Management 402-267-6765

GAS

Black Hills Energy 402-935-4870

WATER/SEWER City of Plattsmouth 402-296-2522

RURAL WATER

Cass County Rural Water No. 2 402-994-2555

CABLE

Charter Digital Communications 402-373-2225

Windstream Communications 866-445-5880

City of Plattsmouth Emily Bausch, City Administrator 136 N. 5th St., Plattsmouth, NE 68048

Phone: 402-296-2522 Fax: 402-296-3600

Cass County Nebraska Economic Development Corporation

1308 Harney St., Omaha, NE 68102 Phone: 402-346-5000

Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce Cindy Cruse, Executive Director 918 Washington Ave., Plattsmouth, NE 68048 Phone: 402-296-6021 Fax: 402-296-6974 info@plattsmouthchamber.com

Cass County Tourism Carl E. Reichart, Director 918 Washington Ave., Plattsmouth, NE 68048 Phone: 402-296-5999 1-800-965-8479 carl@visitcasscounty.com

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more information on economic development in the Plattsmouth area, contact:
ebausch@plattsmouth.org www.plattsmouth.org

GOVERNMENT

Cass County Museum 402-296-4770

City of Plattsmouth 402-296-2522

Plattsmouth Animal Shelter 402-298-8235

Plattsmouth Community Center 402-296-5800, Ext. 2

Plattsmouth Public Library 402-296-4154

Plattsmouth Senior Center 402-296-5800, Ext. 1

Public Works 402-296-2176

After-hours emergency call Sheriff’s Office 402-296-9370

SCHOOLS

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Plattsmouth Community Schools Central Office 402-296-3361

Plattsmouth High School (Grades: 9-12) 402-296-3322

Plattsmouth Middle School (Grades: 5-8) 402-296-3174

Plattsmouth Elementary School (Grades: K-4) 402-296-4173

Plattsmouth Early Childhood (Grade: Pre-K) 402-296-5250

PRIVATE SCHOOL

St. John the Baptist (Grades: Pre-K-8) 402-296-6230

First Baptist School (Grades K-12) 402-296-5948

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0000143912-01 1408 8thAvenue,Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048 402-296-4445 -bpharveyfuneralhome.com “Celebrate theLives of Those you Love” 2095366-01 Proudly Ser ving All of Cass Count y 213 Chicago Ave | Plattsmouth 402-296-2113 Sales 402-296-2114 Ser vice hener yhobmotors.com

ACCOUNTING/TAX PREPARATION

VanderVeen & Goracke LLC 416 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-4343

ANIMAL/PET SERVICES

Plattsmouth Animal Hospital 2001 8th Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-2179 plattsmouthanimalhospital.com

ASSISTED LIVING

Heritage Ridge 1502 Fort Crook Road South Bellevue, NE 68005 402-913-3604 heritage-communities.com

Prestige Care Center of Plattsmouth 602 S. 18th St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-2800

The Nebraska Masonic Home 1300 Avenue D Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-7300 thenebraskamasonichome.org

AUTOMOTIVE

Beardmore Subaru/ Chevrolet

410 Fort Crook Road North Bellevue, NE 68005 855-314-0534 beardmoresubaru.com

Copple Cars Plattsmouth 303 Fulton Ave Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-2000 www.copplecarsplattsmouth.com

Gregg Young Plattsmouth 302 Fulton Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-3210 www.gychevyplattsmouth.com

Henry-Hobscheidt Motors 316 Chicago Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-2113

Tilson Auto Repair 607 1st Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-6200

Woodhouse Ford 2288 Osage Ranch Blvd. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-9000 woodhouse.com

BANKING

Citizens State Bank 2020 W. 8th Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-3333 citstatebank.com

Citizens State Bank 120 N. 6th St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-0330 citstatebank.com

Cobalt Credit Union 219 S. 23rd St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-2421 www.cobaltcu.com

Cornerstone Bank 102 W. Main St. Murray, NE 68409 402-235-2351 www.cornerstoneconnect.com

Cornerstone Bank 211 Rock Bluff Road Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-8002 www.cornerstoneconnect.com

First State Bank 446 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-2265 www.1fsb.bank

First State Bank 2249 1st Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-5051 www.1fsb.bank

BEAUTY & PERSONAL SERVICES

Cost Cutters 16401 Westside Dr, Suite C Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-7232

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

All Makes Office Equipment 2558 Farnam St. Omaha, NE 68131 402-341-2413

Cruise PlannersBecky Headley 9505 Fox Court Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-297-2963 landandcruiseadventures.com

Great Plains RealtyAuction Company 222 Main St. Springfield, NE 68059 402-210-4885 gpsold.com

Linkon Logs Portables Clay Linkon 21957 Hambsch Lane Glenwood, IA 51534 402-670-1679 linkonlogsportables.com

Permite 224 Highway 66

Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-616-6277 402-680-2909 https://permiteco.wixsite.com/ website

WireBuilt 3425 S. 121st St. Omaha, NE 68144 402-509-4234 webkid.com

CHURCH

Church of the Holy Spirit 520 S. 18th St.

Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-3139 holyspiritplattsmouth.com

First Baptist Church 16220 Highway 75 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-9284 mychurchcares.com

First Lutheran Church 1025 Avenue D Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-2832 flcplattsmouth.org

First United Methodist Church 702 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-6905 fumcplattsmouth.com

CHURCH

One Life Church 211 S. 23rd St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-804-2101 www.onelifene.com

CIVIC GROUPS

Kass Kounty King Korn Klub P.O. Box 112 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-5596 plattsmouthharvestfestival.com

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CIVIC GROUPS

Keep Cass County Beautiful 513 Vine St. Louisville, NE 68037 402-234-6775 keepcasscountybeautiful.com

Plattsmouth Rotary Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-4343

CONSTRUCTION

Kerns Excavating 2507 Smith Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-6227 kernsexcavatingne.com

Lyman Richey CorporationPlattsmouth Shamrock Concrete Company 2625 South 158th Plaza Omaha, NE, 68130 402-296-6242 lymanrichey.com

CONVENIENCE

75 Mart 114 Rock Bluff Road Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-7575

Hy-Vee 16418 Westside Drive Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-7600 hy-vee.com

Scooter’s Coffee 16401 Westside Drive Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-9079 www.scooterscoffee.com

DENTAL

McKnight Family Dental 2302 W. 8th Ave., Suite2 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-2818 mcknightfamilydental.com

Plattsmouth Dental 619 Main Street Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-2188

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

NextEra Energy Resources matthewjones@nexteraenergy. com 561-685-9043

Schott Enterprises 619 Wiles Road Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-880-5456 www.schottenterprises.com

EDUCATION

First Baptist School 814 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-5948 www.fbsplattsmouth.com

Plattsmouth Community Schools 1912 E. Highway 34 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-3361 pcsd.org

Southeast Community College 537 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-437-2298 southeast.edu

St. John the Baptist Catholic School 500 S. 18th St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-6230 stjbcatholic.com

ENTERTAINMENT

DC’s Waterhole 441 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-9980

EVENTS CENTER

Rock Hill Windmill Event Center 5910 Ranch Road Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-8188, 402-296-2255 www.facebook.com/RockHill Windmill

EYECARE

Vision Source 2380 W. 8th Ave., Suite 4 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-2200

FARMING/ AGRICULTURE

Wilbur Ellis 606 Wiles Road Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-8550 www.wilburellis.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Edward JonesBrad Ksiazek 2380 W. 8th Ave., Suite 5 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-0515 edwardjones.com

Edward JonesMike Schuldt 341 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-6025 edwardjones.com

FITNESS

Anytime Fitness 2380 8th Ave Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-4351 www.anytimefitness.com

Plattsmouth Community Center 308 S. 18th St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-5800

Studio M Dance Company 619 Wiles Road, Suite 104 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-2138 studiomdancecompany.com

FLORAL Hy-Vee 16418 Westside Drive Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-7600

hy-vee.com

FOODGROCERY/MEATS Hy-Vee 16418 Westside Drive Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-7600 hy-vee.com

FUNERAL SERVICES

Brian P. Harvey Funeral Home 1408 8th Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-4445 bpharveyfuneralhome.com

Roby Funeral Home 346 Avenue A Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-3123 robyfuneralhome.com

GOLF COURSE

Bay Hills Golf Club 3200 Buccaneer Blvd. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-8191 bayhillsgolfclub.com

Lake Ridge Golf & Fairways Restaurant 1536 Country Club Drive Beaver Lake, NE 68048 402-235-4653 golflakeridge.com

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GOVERNMENT

Cass County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

346 Main St., Room 101 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-9521 casscasa.org

HEALTH CARE

ATI Physical Therapy

2380 West 8th Ave Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-3433 www.atipt.com

CHI Health Midlands

11111 S. 84th St. Papillion, NE 68046 402-593-3000 chihealth.com

Children’s Physicians

Plattsmouth 1938 E. Highway 34 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-955-7150 childrensomaha.org

Family Connections

546 Ave A Plattsmouth, Ne 68048 712-527-2823 familyconnectionsiowa.com

Makovicka Physical Therapy

16385 Westside Drive, Suite 1 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-870-4521 makovickapt.com

Sarpy/Cass County Department of Health & Wellness Services

701 Olson Drive

Papillion, NE 68046 402-339-4334 sarpycasshealthdepartment.org

Witte Physical Therapy

Dan Witte

16304 Westside Drive, Suite 400 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-4747 wittephysicaltherapy.com

HOUSEHOLD INSTALLATION/ RENOVATION

Thompson and Thompson 3rd Generation - Roofing/ siding/gutters/windows/ attic insulation 2302 W. 8th Ave., Suite 5 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-6051 thompsonthird.com

INSURANCE

Adam Stoskopf Insurance Agency

916 Washington Ave Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-682-7290 astoskopf@farmersagent.com

Cass County Farm Bureau 2302 W. 8th Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-4999

Cornerstone Bank Insurance 211 Rock Bluff Road Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-363-7411 www.cornerstoneconnect.com

Plattco Real Estate & Insurance Inc. 216 Washington Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-3331

Shelter Insurance Julie Null 617 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-2828 shelterinsurance.com/Jnull

State Farm Insurance Derek Bird 2380 W. 8th Ave., Suite 6 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-3350 statefarm.com

LANDSCAPING

Mr. Landscape Nursery 113 Rock Bluff Road Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-5038 mrlandscapenursery.com

LEGAL SERVICES

Johnson & Pekny Law Office 429 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-8288 johnsonpeknylaw.com

Reinsch, Slattery, Bear, Minahan & Prickett 545 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-6996 rsbmlaw.com

MANUFACTURING

Vireo Resources 14000 Vireo Parkway Plattsmouth, Ne 68048 www.vireoresources.com

MARINE

Beaver Lake Marina 2409 Cambridge Drive Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-235-2628 beaverlakemarina.com

NEWS/MEDIA/ ADVERTISING Buccaneer Bay Newsletter 2825 Lakeside Drive Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-7168 buccaneerbay-ne.org

Cassgram P.O. Box 237 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-8001 cassgram.com

Plattsmouth Journal 410 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-2141 www.cass-news.com

PHARMACY Hy-Vee 16418 Westside Drive Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-7600 hy-vee.com

REAL ESTATE

Berkshire Hathaway/ Ambassador Real Estate, Patty Scarlett 774 Olson Drive, Suite 105 Papillion, NE 68046 402-679-8595 www.bhhs.com/ ambassador-real-estate-ne301/ papillion/patty-scarlett/ cid-1108799

Giving Realty

1205 High Street Lincoln, Ne 68502 402-499-9020 Karie Kirkland Giving-realty.com

Great Plains RealtyAuction Company 222 Main St. Springfield, NE 68509 402-210-4885 gpsold.com

EstateHike Real Estate 543 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-291-2500 rusty@hikerealestate.com hikerealestate.com

Keller WilliamsKaren Kielian 2016 8th Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-670-8823, 402-298-4663 ahouse4u.org

MacChurch Properties Rob and Melissa Church 402-297-8455 melrobsinc@yahoo.com Realtor: 402-297-6089 m.church@nebraskarealty.com

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REAL ESTATE

Nebraska Realty - Tony Cruse 17117 Burt St. Omaha, NE 68118 402-690-7153 4salebytony.com

Nebraska Title Company

2020 8th Ave., Suite A Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-7128 nebtitleco.com

Plattco Real Estate & Insurance Inc. 216 Washington Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-3331

Real Estate Appraisal/Title

Charter Title and Escrow

2018 8th Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-297-6143, 402-297-0254 charter-title.net

Nebraska Title Company

2020 8th Ave., Suite A Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-7128 nebtitleco.com

RESTAURANT/FOOD

Hy-Vee 16418 Westside Drive Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-7600 hy-vee.com

River House Soda Fountain Café 402 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-4949

Scooter’s Coffee

16401 Westside Drive Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-9079 scooterscoffee.com

Subway 902 Chicago Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-7500

RETAIL/SPECIALTY GOODS

Bling by Zing- Stacie Kragness 1122 Avenue A Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-297-4727 staciekragness@yahoo.com

Frontline Gunwerks 329 Main Street Plattsmouth Ne 68048 402-298-4444 frontlinegunwerksllc@outlook. com

SERVICE/ REPAIR

Gregg Young Plattsmouth 302 Fulton Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-5070 www.gychevyplattsmouth.com

SOS Heating & Cooling 8314 Maple St. Omaha, NE 68134 402-391-2336 soshvac.com

Thompson & Thompson 3rd Generation 2302 W. 8th Ave., Suite 5 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-6051 www.thompsonthird.com

Tilson Auto Repair 607 1st Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-6200

Woodhouse Ford 2288 Osage Ranch Blvd. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-9000 www.woodhouse.com

SIGNS/LOGOS

Accelerated GraphX 205 S. 23rd St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-2633 www.acceleratedgraphx.com

SPIRITS - BAR/ LOUNGE/WINERY/ PACKAGE

DC’s Waterhole 441 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-9980

DJs Dugout 2405 Oak Hills Road Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-4166 Djsdugout.com

Hy-Vee 16418 Westside Drive Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-7600 hy-vee.com

TRANSPORTATION

Schmidt Transportation 108 East Bay Road Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-8624 liquidtrucking.com

TRASH SERVICE

Papillion Sanitation 10810 S. 144th St. Omaha, NE 68138 402-346-7800 papillion-sanitation.com

UTILITIES

Black Hills Energy 501 W. 6th St. Papillion, NE 68046 402-935-4870 blackhillsenergy.com

Nebraska Public Power District P.O. Box 460 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 877-275-6773 nppd.com

Windstream www.windstream.com 888-660-9485

Spectrum www.spectrum.com

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