Wahoo, Nebraska is the seat of the Saunders County government. The city is located at the intersection of Highways 92 and 77, about forty miles west of Omaha and thirty miles north of Lincoln. Prior to its settlement by European-Americans, a Pawnee Indian village was in what is now the southeastern part of Wahoo. In 1869, a group of land developers bought the land in the hopes of developing a town. Originally, the town was named Leesville, for the Lee family, three of whom were founders. Before long it was changed to Wauhoo, but the “u” was dropped by postal authorities when they approved a post office there. At about the same time, another settlement was under development just two miles north of Wahoo, known first as Swedeburg, then Eldred. In a close vote, Eldred being its primary competitor, the county seat was moved from Ashland to Wahoo, after which Eldred faded away. The railroad arrived in Wahoo in 1876, and eventually three railroads came through the town.
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The junior/senior high school is a Catholic diocesan, coeducational high school in Wahoo, Nebraska. Its curriculum, activities, and admissions policies are outlined, and various forms are available for downloading.
http://www.bishopneumann.com/
News and announcements from the municipal government are posted on its official web site, along with administrative and departmental contacts, a calendar of events, and a guide to local services and facilities.
http://www.wahoo.ne.us/
Saint Wenceslaus Catholic School
The Catholic school has been part of the Wahoo, Nebraska community since 1910, serving as a K-12th grade facility until 1964, becoming a K-8th grade school until 1989, when Neumann High School began taking junior high school students. The school’s history, dress code, and policy information are posted to the site.
http://www.wahoowenc.org/
Saunders County Historical Society & Museum
Located in Wahoo, Nebraska, the museum’s location, exhibits, programs, and research facilities are featured, and membership information, staff contacts, and hours are included.
http://www.saunderscountymuseum.org/
Originally Calhoun County, the county’s name was changed to Saunderes in 1862, for Alvin Saunders, governor of Nebraska Territory during the Civil War years. The official web site of the county government posts public notices and election results, as well as general information about the county.
http://www.saunderscounty.ne.gov/
The 16-bed critical access hospital in Wahoo, Nebraska offers both inpatient and outpatient services, operates a family clinic, and provides ancillary services, which are discussed here. A staff login is included.
https://www.saundersmedicalcenter.com/
Wahoo Concrete Products Company
The family owned business has been manufacturing concrete products in Wahoo, Nebraska for more than fifty years, its products including gang slats, slat savers, and slot locks. Its location and contacts are posted.
http://www.wahooconcrete.com/
The Wahoo, Nebraska motel offers forty hotel rooms and suites. Directions and an overview of the accommodations are put forward, with a list of amenities, and online reservations.
http://www.wahooheritageinn.com/
Published in Wahoo, the newspaper has reported the news in Saunders County since 1886, its current coverage area including all of Saunders County, western Butler County, and northern Lancaster County. Offering news and sports stories, public notices, classifieds, and other features, full access to the electronic edition requires a subscription.
http://www.wahoo-ashland-waverly.com/
Wahoo Parks and Recreation Department
The municipal department manages the city’s parks and recreation facilities, programs, and services, including its aquatic center, trails, and senior citizen center. Online registrations are provided.
http://www.wahoociviccenter.com/
Headquartered in Wahoo, Nebraska, the public school district provides a PK-12th grade curriculum utilizing three campuses, an elementary school, middle school, and high school. Parent information, schedules, and a calendar of events are posted.
http://www.wahooschools.org/
Focusing on softball play in Wahoo, Nebraska, its leagues, teams, schedules, umpires, and sponsors are highlighted, along with a calendar of events, rules, photographs, and registration forms.
http://www.wahoosoftball.com/
The location, bank and drive up hours, current rates, products and services, calendar of events, and online services for the Wahoo, Nebraska bank are featured.
http://www.wahoostatebank.com/
