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Housing

  • City View Apts - Multi-Family Housing Rental (for Family) Wahoo, NE - 68066 | (402) 443-4123) Becky Peavy (Manager)
  • Koch Apts - Multi-Family Housing Rental (for Family) Wahoo, NE - 68066 | (402) 443-4081) Danielle Peterson (Manager)
  • Northview Apts - Multi-Family Housing Rental (for Family) Wahoo, NE - 68066 | (402) 443-6298) Greg Brigham
  • Southview Apts - Multi-Family Housing Rental (for Family) Wahoo, NE - 68066 | (402) 443-6298) Greg Brigham
  • Westview Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly ) Wahoo, NE - 68066-1146 | (402) 443-5082 ) Lisa Jaskulski
  • Chestnut North – (Townhomes by Region V) 2024 N. Maple Street, Wahoo, NE 68066 | (402) 443-1871 ) Lorie Peterson, (402) 488-1666 ext. 13 Karen Ostlund
  • Community Action Assistance may be able to help with rent assistance or utility assistance. Call 402-277-7330 for any questions or more information.

Schools

  • Schools By City

    Ashland – Greenwood 

    • Primary School- 1010 N. 17 th Ave Ashland NE 68003 (402)944-7083
    • Intermediate School- 1200 Boyd St. Ashland NE 68003 (402)944-7083
    • Middle School- 806 N. 17 th Ave. Ashland NE 68003 (402)944-2114
    • High School – 1842 Furnas St. Ashland NE 68003 (402)944-2128

    Cedar Bluffs 

    • 110 E. Main St. Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
    • Elementary School– (402) 628-2060
    • Middle School- (402) 628-2080
    • High School- (402) 628-2080
       

    Columbus Schools

    Elementary
    • Centennial Elementary- 500 Centennial St., Columbus, NE 68601 (402)563-8180
    • Emerson Elementary- 2410 20th St., Columbus, NE 68601 (402)563-7030
    • Lost Creek Elementary- 3772 33rd Ave. Columbus, NE 68601 (402)563-7045
    • North Park Elementary – 2200 31st St., Columbus, NE 68601 (402)563-7070
    • West Park Elementary- 4100 Adamy St,. Columbus, NE 68601 (402)563-7075
    • St. Isidore Elementary- 3821 20th St., Columbus, NE 68601 (402)564-2604
    • Columbus Christian School- 3418 15th St,. Columbus, NE 68601 (402)562-6470
    • Shell Creek Elementary 16786 280th St. Columbus, NE 68601 (402)564-8008

    Middle School- 2200 26th St., Columbus, NE 68601 (402)563-7060
    High School- 3434 Discoverer Dr,. Columbus, NE 68601 (402)563-7050
    Columbus After School Program (CASP) 2715 13th St. Columbus, NE 68601 (402)563-7000
    Cassette House 2662 Pershing Rd. Columbus, NE 68601 (402)562-6493
    Columbus Scotus 1554 18th Ave. Columbus, NE 68601 (402)564-7165
    Immanuel Lutheran School 2865 26th Ave. Columbus, NE 68601 (402)564-8423
    St. Anthony Catholic School 1719 6th St. Columbus, NE 68601 (402)564-4767
    St. Bonaventure Catholic Elementary 1604 15th St. Columbus, NE 68601 (402)564-7153


    Bellwood & David City 

    • David City Elementary- 826 E. Street David City, NE 68632 (402)367-3783
    • Bellwood Elementary- 612 Park , PO Box 100, Bellwood, NE 68624 (402)538-4805
    • Middle / High School- 750 D. Street, David City, NE 68632 (402)367-3187
       
    • Aquinas Catholic Middle and High School 3420 State Hwy. 15, David City, NE 68632 (402)367-3175 

    Brainard & Dwight 

    • East Butler Elementary at Brainard – 212 S. Madison St., Brainard, NE 68626 (402)545-2081
    • East Butler Elementary at Dwight- 292 N. 1st ST. Dwight, NE 68635
      (402)566-2445
    • East Butler Jr / Sr High School – 212 S. Madison St., Brainard, NE 68626 (402)545-2081
    • ESU2 - 2320 N. Colorado Ave. Fremont, NE 68025 (402)721-7710

    Mead 

    • Elementary School- 115 N. Elm St. Mead, NE 68041 (402)624-6465
    • Jr / High School- 114 N. Vine St., Mead, NE 68041 (402)624-3435
       

    North Bend 

    • North Bend Central Elementary- 420 E. 11th St. North Bend, NE 68649 (402)652-8122
    • North Bend Central Middle / High School- 1320 Walnut St. North Bend, NE 68649 (402)652-3268
       

    Raymond Central | Valpraiso | Ceresco

    • Ceresco Elementary- 114 S. 3rd St., Box 10, Ceresco, NE 68017 (402)665-3651
    • Valparaiso Elementary- 406 E. 3 rd St., Box 68 Valparaiso, NE 68065 (402)784-3301
    • Raymond Central Jr / Sr High- 1800 W. Agnew Road, Raymond, NE 68428 (402)785-2685
    • St. John’s Elementary School- 130 Front St. Weston, NE 68070 (402) 642-5234
       

    Wahoo Schools

    Wahoo Public Schools

    • WPS Preschool - 2056 N. Hackberry St. Wahoo, NE 68066 Contact Ben @ 402-443-4250 ext. 1002 or (402)443-4250
    • Elementary School- 2056 N. Hackberry St., Wahoo, NE 68066 (402)443-4250
    • Middle School- 2201 N. Locust St,. Wahoo, NE 68066 (402)443-3101
    • High School- 2201 N. Locust St., Wahoo, NE 68066 (402)443-4332

    St. Wenceslaus Catholic School – 108 N. Linden St. Wahoo, NE 68066 (402)443-3336

    Bishop Neumann Catholic High School 202 S. Linden St. Wahoo, NE 68066 (402)443-4151

    Yutan 

    • Yutan Elementary- 902 2 nd St. Yutan, NE 68073 (402) 625-2141
    • Yutan Middle / High School- 1200 2 nd St. Yutan, NE 68073 (402) 625-2241

Food Assist

  • Community Action—Rent assistance, utility assistance, food assistance: 402-277-7330
  • Wahoo Pantry—any church minister/priest in Wahoo
  • Wahoo Senior Center—Lunch daily served M-F at the senior center at $4 (Order the day ahead) Starts at noon. Can deliver within Wahoo city limits for any seniors who are unable to drive: 402-443-4463
  • Commodities- Every other month on the first Friday at 9:00am located at Wahoo senior center. New sign up is to bring proof of income.
  • Meals on Wheels—Volunteers deliver M-F $4/meal 11:15-noon, homebound only. Pay by month or per week. Call Wahoo Senior Center to order meals.
  • MOMs Meals- 1(844) 280-2130
  • Saunders County Backpack Program- Food bags are sent home with children at school. Please ask your school office for a form if you are in need.

Transportation

  • Busy Wheels

    • Call 402-443-4463
    • Monday thru Thursday 9am-11:45am and 1pm to 3:45pm
    • Call before 9 am for morning service
    • $1 donation per pick-up
    • Saunders Medical Center Staff are not allowed to assist with transfers
    • Free to and from the hospital

  • Handi-Van

    • Call 402-443-8168 at Saunders County Transportation at the veteran’s office or online at saunderscounty.ne.gov
    • Free to and from the hospital

  • Road to Recovery

    The American Cancer Society has a program in which volunteer drivers take patients to their chemotherapy or radiation treatment sites. They also provide rides to oncology appointments until treatment has been completed. They also provide encouragement and support. Patients must be ambulatory because these volunteers are not medical staff. The appointment must be set up with the Cancer Society Patient Service Center at least four business days prior to the date of service.

Local Churches

Located in Wahoo unless noted.

Bethlehem Lutheran ELCA 402-443-3160
First Presbyterian 402-443-4220
First United Methodist 402-443-4219
Calvary 402-443-4745
Wahoo Community 402-443-3940
Cornerstone Baptist 402-443-1611
Our Redeemer Lutheran 402-443-4450
St Wenceslaus Catholic Church 402-443-4235
Immanuel Lutheran (Ceresco) 402-665-2270
Zion Lutheran (Ithaca) 402-623-4349
Sweedberg Covenant 402-443-5443

Saunders Medical Center Resources

  • Specialty Clinics

    • Behavioral Therapist
    • Cardiology (heart)
    • Dermatology (skin)
    • ENT (ears, nose, throat)
    • Gastrointestinal
    • Gynecology
    • Interventional Radiology
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Neurosurgery (brain, spinal cord, nerves)
    • Oncology/Hematology (cancer and blood disorders)
    • Orthopedics (muscles, bones)
    • Pain Management
    • Podiatry (foot)
    • Pulmonology (lungs)
    • Psychology (Telehealth)
    • Surgery (general)
    • Urology

  • Health Coach Services

    • There are health coaches available in the Saunders Medical Center family care clinic Monday-Friday, 8a.m. – 5p.m. at no cost. Other times can be arranged as needed.
    • Services include but not limited to: nutrition and weight loss, smoking cessation, diabetes education, hypertension
    education or education and support on any chronic health condition. Call 402-443-4191 to make an appointment.
    3. Diabetes Self-Management and Education (DSME)
    • This is a structured program offered at Saunders Medical Center. Saunders Medical Center is recognized by the
    American Diabetes Association to provide diabetes care.
    • The program is usually completed in 4 sessions that last about 1 hour each. The sessions can be adjusted to best
    meet your individual needs.
    • A health coach or diabetes specialist can assist patients with diabetes to better manage their conditions.
    • Call 402-443-4191 to schedule an appointment.
    4. Diabetes Support Group
    • A Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and/or
    Clinical Health Coach will provide ongoing support every 4th Thursday of the month at 11:00 a.m.
    • Family, friends, and spouses are all welcome.
    • Sessions typically last about 1-2 hours.
    5. Senior Connect Support Group
    • Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 8:15-9:15 am in meeting room A&B. All are welcome to attend this free group. A small breakfast is provided.
    6. Behavioral Health
    • A behavioral therapist is available in the family clinic by appointment 5 days per week.
    • The therapist sees patient of all ages for depression, ADHD, ADD, anxiety, etc.
    • Talk with your provider/nurse about scheduling an appointment.
    • Other options include: Blue Valley in Wahoo at 402-443- 4414, Nebraska Mental Health Centers in Wahoo at 402-
    483-6990, Lutheran Family Services 402-441-7940, Mental Health Association of Nebraska at 402-441-4371, Future
    Focus 402-413-0159
    7. Substance Abuse Services
    • Blue Valley Behavioral Health at 402-261-4017, CenterPointe, Inc at 402-475-5161, Touchstone 402-474-
    4343, Valley of Hope 402-991-8824, Lutheran Family Services 402-342-7007
    8. The Bridge Behavioral Health – Lincoln
    • The Bridge Behavioral Health is a professional, nationally-accredited treatment center. The specialize in treating
    alcoholism and drug addiction and have experienced clinicians that create effective, customized treatment programs for each individual. • 721 K Street, 402-477-3951

  • Diabetes Self-Management and Education (DSME)

    • This is a structured program offered at Saunders Medical Center. Saunders Medical Center is recognized by the American Diabetes Association to provide diabetes care.
    • The program is usually completed in 4 sessions that last about 1 hour each. The sessions can be adjusted to best meet your individual needs.
    • A health coach or diabetes specialist can assist patients with diabetes to better manage their conditions.
    • Call 402-443-4191 to schedule an appointment.
     

    4. Diabetes Support Group
    • A Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and/or Clinical Health Coach will provide ongoing support every 4th Thursday of the month at 11:00 a.m.
    • Family, friends, spouses are all welcome.
    • Sessions typically last about 1-2 hours.

  • Diabetes Support Group

    • A Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and/or Clinical Health Coach will provide ongoing support every 4th Thursday of the month at 11:00 a.m.
    • Family, friends, and spouses are all welcome.
    • Sessions typically last about 1-2 hours.

  • Senior Connect Support Group

    • Meets the 3 rd Tuesday of every month from 8:15-9:15am in meeting room A&B. All are welcome to attend this free group. A small breakfast is provided.

  • Behavioral Health

    • A behavioral therapist is available in the family clinic by appointment 5 days per week.
    • The therapist sees patient of all ages for depression, ADHD, ADD, anxiety, etc.
    • Talk with your provider/nurse about scheduling an appointment.
    • Other options include: Blue Valley in Wahoo at 402-443- 4414, Nebraska Mental Health Centers in Wahoo at 402- 483-6990, Lutheran Family Services 402-441-7940, Mental Health Association of Nebraska at 402-441-4371, Future Focus 402-413-0159

  • Substance Abuse Services

    • Blue Valley Behavioral Health at 402-261-4017,
    CenterPointe, Inc at 402-475-5161, 
    Touchstone 402-474-4343, 
    Valley of Hope 402-991-8824, 
    Lutheran Family Services 402-342-7007

  • Lincoln

    The Bridge Behavioral Health

    • The Bridge Behavioral Health is a professional, nationally-accredited treatment center. The specialize in treating alcoholism and drug addiction and have experienced clinicians that create effective, customized treatment programs for each individual.
    • 721 K Street, 402-477-3951

  • Click on each button for full details.

Employment

  • Nebraska Vocational Rehab

    Helps people with disabilities prepare for, find and keep jobs.
    Fremont Office: 1730 E. 23 rd Ave. N, Fremont, NE 68025 402-727-2900 (phone), 402-727-2990 (fax)
    Lincoln Office: 500 S. 84 th St, Lincoln, NE 68521 402-471-3231 (phone), 402-471-6309 (fax)
    Omaha Office: 1313 Farnam on the Mall, Omaha, NE 68102, 402-595-2100 (phone), 402-595-1125 (fax)

  • Wahoo Library

    The Wahoo Library will help those that need some assistance filling out applications. They will help answer questions and/or assist them getting set up on a computer. Call the Library in advance with any inquiries at 402-443-3871.

Exercise Facilities

  • Senior Center

    402-443-4463
    235 E 4 th St, Wahoo
    For ages 55 years, no cost.
    • Equipment includes: treadmills, bikes, and Nu-step
    • Monday – Friday 8am- 4:00p.m. no cost
    • Tai-Chi classes Tuesday and Thursday at 9a.m., no cost.
    • Hours of operation: 8a.m. – 4:30p.m.

  • Wahoo Civic Center

    402-443-4174
    310 N Linden, Wahoo
    • For all ages with charge per day, month or year
    • Equipment includes: treadmills, bikes, steppers, Nu-step, weights, pool, walking. Most equipment is available during mid-morning and mid-afternoon times. Many fitness classes are available. Staff always available during open hours.

  • Walking Trails

    • A walking trail is available at Lake Wanahoo. It is a paved trail that starts at Placek Park (15th & Broadway) and continues north through the park, continuing to Cook’s Park. It also connects with Lake Wanahoo.
    • Saunders Medical Center has a paved path around its facility that is open to the public.
    • Visit www.wahooparksandrec.com for a map of walking trails.

Health Screenings

  • Health screenings

    Three Rivers Health Department

    402-443-4603 or 402-727-5396
    www.threeriverspublichealth.org
    They offer free blood pressure checks, height/weight, BMI and various screenings at surrounding health fair locations. Call for schedules

    • Adult immunizations offered
    • Vaccines given in the Wahoo and Fremont Clinics
    • Assist with signing women up for Every Woman Matters(EWM)
    • Saunders Medical Center is an EWM provider
    • Three Rivers provides group and private education sessions at no cost

    Saunders Medical Center

    The nurse’s station at both the hospital and clinic areas offer weight and blood pressure checks at no cost. An agreement is signed to see a provider if BP is out of the healthy range. The record will be scanned into the patient’s electronic
    medical record.
    • Saunders Medical Center Value Labs
    o By appointment only at 402-443-1474
    o Testing hours include every Friday, from 8a.m. – 3p.m.
    o Most common labs are available at a discounted rate.

    Bryan Medical Center

    Check www.bryanhealth.org for the monthly calendar. Once
    on the website, go to classes, screenings and events to
    check the month’s schedule.
    • Call 1-800-742-7844 with any questions.
    • They have a monthly calendar of screenings available with prices.
    • Labs include: Lipids, CMP, TSH, hemogram, C-Reactive protein, and Hgb A1c.
    • Other screenings include: peripheral artery screening, atrial fibrillation screening, and abdominal aortic aneurysm. A reasonable fee is required for these tests.

    Methodist Fremont Health

    Check https://bestcare.org/locations/methodist-fremont-health
    • Call 402-721-1610
    • Click patient resources tab to view monthly calendar for classes and support groups
    • Services include: Labs, Cancer screenings, Radiology, Specialty providers, Diabetes education, Vaccinations and more.

Financial Aid

• If you are having a difficult time affording your medications, contact a health coach at 402-443-4191 and they can help with filing for patient assistance.
• You may also contact Linda Maly at 402-277-6377 for additional help.
• Some patients may qualify for Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) also known as Medicare Extra Help program.
• Patients can call 1-800-633-4227 or visit their website at www.medicare.gov for more information.

Dental Resources

  • Wahoo Dentists

    Wahoo Family Dentistry | Thomas Hart DDS
    655 N. Linden Wahoo 402-443-1234

    Wahoo Dental Associates | Jason Glock DDS | Andrew Steadman DDS
    357 E. 4 th St Wahoo 402-443-5959

    Wahoo Creek Dental Cory Foland  DDS 
    427 N. BroadwayWahoo 402-443-4989

  • Fremont Area Dentists & Orthodontics

    Martin Scheer Martin Scheer DDS 
    230 E 22nd St Fremont 402-721-8200

    Family 1st Dental Dr. Desamero DDS
    140 E 22nd St 2
    Fremont 402-727-4400

    Fremont Dental Group Emily McCarthy DDS & group
    1435 E 23 rd St Fremont 531-219-7456

    Nye Avenue Dental Katrina Conrad DDS | Bethanly Olson DDS
    2220 N NYE Ave Fremont 402-721-2252

    Fremont Family Dentistry Adam Lamprecht DDS | Benjamin Peters DDS 
    710 E 22 nd Fremont 402-433-3728

    Today’s Dental Gary May DDS | Maria Cacho DDS
    1689 E 23 rd Fremont 402-727-9292

    Drahota Dental Assoc. Deann Drahota DDS
    1629 E Military Ave Fremont 402-721-7255

    Mendlik Orthodontics Mark Mendlik DDS 1830 N Bell St Fremont 402-334-2000

      

Eye Care Providers

  • Wahoo Vision

    Jeremy Baumfalk OD
    Mark Arneson OD
    Ted Vorhies OD
    Bridget Meduna OD

    739 W 10 th Ste A Wahoo
    402-443-3168

  • Elite Eye Care

    Andrea J. Carda OD

    705 N 17 th Ave Ste 3 Ashland

    402-944-3339

  • Bloom Optical

    Steve Alcorn OD

    2921 N Clarkson Fremont
    402-721-8823

  • Eye Site

    CD Bahner OD
    Steven Jacobsen OD

    1445 N Bell Fremont
    402-727-9340

  • Schmidt Family Eye Care

    Barrett Schmidt OD
    1035 E 23rd Fremont
    402-727-0909

  • Fremont Vision Source

    Amy DeVries OD
    Laura Schindler OD
    2955 E. Elk Lane Fremont
    402-721-8032

  • Walmart Vision Center

    3010 E 23rd Fremont
    402-727-0804

  • Eye Physicians

    RP Haney OD
    428 N 5th David City
    402-367-3895

Saunders County Funeral Homes

Svoboda Funeral Home  211 N Linden Wahoo  402-443-3624  
Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home  911 N Linden Wahoo  402-443-3128  
Nebraska Cremation  911 N Linden Wahoo  402-443-3128  
Kucera Funeral Home  PO Box 132 Prague 402-663-4326
Reichmuth Funeral Home  1200 2 nd St Yutan  402-625-2222  
Wadlow Rozanek Funeral Home  424 Pine St Valparaiso  402-784-2841  
Marcy Mortuary 104 N 15th Ashland  402-944-3343  
Moser Memorial Chapel  200 W Main Cedar Bluffs  402-721-4490

Pharmacy

Medicine Man Pharmacy 526 N. Linden St. Wahoo
Ashland Pharmacy 1401 Silver Street Ashland  402-944-3303

Daycare Centers

  • Day Care Facilities

    Wahoo
    Susan’s Care Away from Home
     158 S Broadway Street
     402-443-6200

    Happy Hearts Daycare
     1410 N Chestnut Street
     402-443-1183

    TLC Childcare
     223 S Sycamore Street
     402-443-1800
    Everyday Adventures Child Care
     754 West 9 th Street
     402-277-7172

    Ashland
    Our Corner Clubhouse
     1302 Adams Street
     402-944-3221

    Ceresco
    Treehouse Daycare
     325 Main Street
     402-665-2323

    Valparaiso
    Ashley’s ABC Adventures
     208 W 2 nd Street
     402-443-2050

    Yutan
    Yutan Kids Academy
     820 2 nd Street
     402-625-2888
     

    Cedar Bluffs

    Cedar Bluffs Daycare
     110 E Main Street
     402-628-2106

Education

Learning Center & Southeast Community College at Wahoo. Located at 536 N Broadway Street in downtown Wahoo. They can assist individuals, businesses and organizations with their educational needs. Call 402-323-5580.
They are open Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. –4 p.m.
They offer: Credit Classes, Business and Workforce Development, Leisure and Personal Interest, Adult Education (GED, ESL), Financial Assistance, Placement Testing, Proctor Tests and more.

Saunders County Veterans Services

Veterans Service Officer: Bill Bonney 426 N. Broadway Wahoo, NE 68066 (402)443-8137 Fax (402)443-5702
 

Personal Safety

Alpha Omega Martial Arts - Wahoo 745 N Chestnut Street 402-277-8568
Wahoo Martial Arts 147 W 5th Street 402-326-7066

Other Useful Numbers

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Boys Town Hotline (national): 1-800-448-3000
Child/Adult/Elder Abuse: 1-800-652-1999
Crisis Text Line: Test START to 741-741
Region V Systems (behavioral health): 402-441-4343
Region V Systems (family & youth): 402-441-4343

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