Library and Community Center/Senior closing at 3pm, Monday, May 18, 2026.
Due to predictions from the National Weather Service for possible severe storms and out of abundance of caution, the Plattsmouth Public Library and Plattsmouth Community Center/Senior are closing at 3pm Monday, May 18, 2026. If warning sirens sound when you are away from home, be prepared to shelter in place, know the surrounding and plan ahead. Stay alert with local radio and television for weather-related warnings and announcements.
There have been several weather-related announcements from the National Weather Service relating to the potential of severe weather this afternoon and early evening for most of Southeast Nebraska.
Please make plans for you and your family's safety . This may include avoiding outside activities and following weather-related websites and listening to local radio/news prior to attending an event or activity. Please use your best judgement and publicly available safety information to stay safe. Please do not depend on the activation of the Warning Sirens as an indication of a threat. The sirens are intended to warn individuals that are OUTSIDE to seek shelter immediately and are not an early warning system or intended to be heard inside all structures. The sirens may alert several times during the day if different warnings are updated. Following the warnings issued by the National Weather Service are your best line of defense; these include weather alerts on cell phones and local radio and news stations.
Currently, we are planning to have a City Council meeting at 7pm at City Hall. Please be flexible and mindful that our goal is first and foremost public safety, and as information is updated, we will make determination at that point if the meeting should be postponed or canceled.
IF THERE IS AN ACTIVE TORNADO WARNING OR SEVERE THUNDSTORM WARNING (HAIL) AT 7PM WE WILL NOT HAVE A CITY COUNCIL MEETING. If the weather-related warnings have cleared the area by 7pm we will plan to have a council meeting. If there is an activation of the alarm during the Council meeting, all in attendance will seek shelter in the basement of City Hall and will not be able to leave until the threat has passed.
2026 City Property Surplus Auction
NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Sealed Bids for Surplus Property of the City of Plattsmouth, Nebraska will be accepted up to 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2026 at which time the Bids received will be “publicly” opened and read aloud. All bids must be submitted on the City of Plattsmouth Surplus Property Bid Form, in a Sealed Envelope marked “SEALED BID-ITEM #________”. One Item # per Sealed Envelope. Failure to correctly and timely submit bid may result in exclusion of a bid.
Welcome to Plattsmouth!
Founded in 1854, we are one of Nebraska’s oldest cities. Plattsmouth is rich in history and culture. Situated at the confluence of the Missouri and Platte rivers, Plattsmouth has a place in the discovery of the west. The Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery passed the mouth of the Platte River, just north of what is now Main Street Plattsmouth, on July 21, 1804. Our City seal reads “Honor the Past, Plan for the Future.”
Plattsmouth proudly offers a full range of excellent city services, including police; volunteer fire and rescue; public works which includes water, sewer, streets, parks, and grounds/facilities maintenance. So that we are prepared for the future, we recently expanded the fire and rescue department with a $1.7 million expansion that includes meeting rooms, a kitchen, and sleeper rooms. Our new $5.7 million Senior and Community Center serves more than 1,000 local area citizens who visit more than 12,000 times per week. Twin Rivers Water Park, Rhylander Park, Garfield Park, Memorial Park, and all other parks/recreation facilities and our excellent library add services and lifestyle qualities so that Plattsmouth’s citizens and our visitors have superior places to live, work, and play. In 2011, Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman presented the Showcase Community Award to Plattsmouth for outstanding efforts in the areas of economic development and community revitalization.
We encourage you to use this website to learn about Plattsmouth and to communicate with us.
Notice of City Council Meetings
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That a meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Plattsmouth, Nebraska will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday May 18th, 2026, at the Plattsmouth City Hall, 136 N. 5th Street, which meeting will be open to the public. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That a meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Plattsmouth, Nebraska will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1st, 2026, at the Plattsmouth City Hall, 136 N. 5th Street, which meeting will be open to the public. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall.
Sandra J. Meyer, City Clerk
Notice of Planning Commission Meetings
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Plattsmouth, Nebraska will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 21st, 2026, at Plattsmouth City Hall, 136 N. 5th Street, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, which meeting shall be open to the public. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall.
Upgrading Water Meters with ARPA Funding
A letter from City Administrator Emily Bausch is being mailed this week. In part, it states “The City of Plattsmouth is investing in a significant upgrade to its water metering system that will bring numerous benefits to our community. This effort will include replacing approximately 2,300 existing water meters and/or necessary radio communicators with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). This investment aims to revolutionize how we manage water usage, enhance customer service for you, and promote transparency in our water operations.
“The implementation of AMI will eliminate the need for manual meter reading, freeing up valuable resources and personnel that can be redirected to other essential tasks…. [This project will provide] you with easy access to detailed information about your water usage patterns, allowing real-time monitoring of water usage trends and prompt identification of potential leaks or inefficiencies.”
A few key points include:
- Construction will occur between January 2025 and December 2025.
- The contractor will schedule the installation a minimum of 7 days prior to the work beginning.
- There will be no charge to you for this installation service.
- This work is mandatory for all services connected to Plattsmouth municipal water.
