Avenue B Closing

Avenue B Closing Until Summer

Avenue B will be closed between US-75 and North 22nd Street into the summer while it is being reconstructed. This section of Avenue B is east of US-75. Detours have been marked; North 15th Street and 1st Avenue are recommended as alternatives. Hawkins Construction Company is the contractor on this project, which is part of the widening of US Hwy 75.

2012 Sprint Triathlon

Join us for the 2012 Sprint Triathlon on Saturday, June 23!

The event, sponsored by the Plattsmouth Community Center, includes a 300 yard swim, a 15 mile bike ride, and a 3 mile run.

Plattsmouth Wins Award

Plattsmouth wins Community of the Year Award

Nebraska business leaders were honored at the Nebraska Diplomats Passport Weekend on Friday, September 9. Among those honored was the City of Plattsmouth, which earned the Community of the Year Award.

The 44th annual event was held at The Cornhusker, a Marriott Hotel in Lincoln, with 430 leaders in attendance. The Diplomats also hosted representatives from Argentina, the German State of Bavaria, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, the U.S., and Vietnam.

Governor Dave Heineman presented several Diplomats’ awards during the Friday evening banquet. The Community of the Year Award went to Plattsmouth. Mayor Lambert and most of the members of the City Council were present to accept the award.

With a membership of more than 360 business executives and community leaders, the Nebraska Diplomats Inc. is the largest economic development organization in Nebraska.

Highway 75 Widening

US-75 Near Plattsmouth to Get Widening Improvement Project

The Nebraska Department of Roads announced today a new project will begin next spring along US-75. From the Platte River Bridges south through Avenue B in Plattsmouth, about four miles of Highway 75 will be reconstructed to freeway and expressway standards, including a new interchange at Bay Road.... Read more

Plattsmouth Received Showcase Community Award from the Governor

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Governor Dave Heineman presents 2011 Showcase Community award
to Mayor Paul Lambert and other Plattsmouth city officials.

Plattsmouth (pop. 6,507) - Plattsmouth adopted a comprehensive development plan (PLAN) in 2004 that prioritized the community’s geographic proximity to the Omaha metropolitan area; the historic downtown on the National Register of Historic Places and its economic importance; quality neighborhoods with affordable housing; and the creation of new jobs and businesses. Since then the city has pursued a number of projects, including awarding grants and loans to start-up and expanding businesses, including New Idea Inc., New Age Prototypes, Fusion Custom Trailers, Schott Enterprises, and Vireo Resources; rehabilitating the Fitzgerald Building on the National Register of Historic Places; rehabilitated 13 homes and built new housing through a CDBG Owner Occupied HOME Rehabilitation Program; and is currently undergoing major downtown rehabilitation with a $350,000 CDBG. The City also has made good use of its LB840, Local Option Sales Tax, coupled with other local and state funding to purchase and create FourMile Industrial, the City’s designated industrial park, build a new $6 million Senior and Community Center, and a $1.7 million addition to the fire station, among other projects. Contact: Erv Portis at 402-296-2522, ext. 302, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Welcome to Plattsmouth!

welcome 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.”

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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.

City of Plattsmouth
136 N. 5th St.
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
Phone: (402) 296-2522 ext 301
Fax: (402) 296-3600