City of Peru, Nebraska

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08/27/2026

Steamboat Trace Trail Update 🌳🚲

The Steamboat Trace Trail remains closed south of Peru to the Honey Creek Bridge due to significant tree damage from the wildfire in late March. The cleanup is extensive and will require additional resources and equipment. The work has been included in the FY27 budget so additional resources can be brought in to complete the cleanup safely.

We anticipate having this section of the trail reopened by October 1. Updates will be provided as the work progresses.

Barricades remain posted at both ends of the closure. The sections of the trail north of Peru and south of the Honey Creek Bridge remain open.

In the meantime, field staff have been addressing areas along the rest of the trail that need attention.

We know this has been a long closure, and we appreciate everyone’s patience. We’re looking forward to getting this section cleaned up and reopened, too!

08/23/2026

August 21st thru September 7th the Nemaha County Sheriff's Office will be taking part in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization. During this time deputies will be working overtime, funded by the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety, focusing patrols and enforcement on impaired driving.

08/23/2026

Welcome Class of 2030!

08/19/2026

We need your help!

The City of Peru is looking for letters of support to send in with our CDBG grant application.

The City of Peru is requesting $53,000 for a Public Planning Grant to update the City’s Comprehensive Plan, which will guide development throughout the City of Peru. The need for this project was identified through the City’s ongoing community improvement efforts: the City’s current Comprehensive Plan dates to 2001 and no longer reflects present conditions or growth needs. The City Council has determined that updating the Comprehensive Plan is necessary to guide the future well-being of the community. This grant will be used to redevelop a comprehensive plan, a key policy document used to guide the goals, expectations, and vision for the development of the community. The comprehensive plan helps align stakeholders, establishes goals and objectives for the Village's growth, and provides the foundation for regulatory tools like zoning, subdivision, and annexation regulations. Additional planning goals include development of a Workforce Housing Plan, and a Substandard and Blight Study. CDBG funded activities will include: $50,000 for Public Planning and $3,000 for General Administration. The CDBG funds will be matched with $10,000 (a 20% match) from the City’s general fund, for a project total of $63,000.

Please have your letter include:

What makes Peru Unique?
Personal stories are welcome that highlight Peru’s unique characteristics.
What would the benefit of an updated comprehensive plan do for Peru?
Include anything relevant that would help Peru stand out.

Note: The City's current comprehensive plan is 25 years old, having an updated comprehensive plan will make us more desirable when applying for future grants.

For questions, please reach out to Peru City Hall at [email protected]

08/18/2026

Attention: Trash will be picked up for the northwest side of town on Tuesday. Thank you for your understanding.

08/16/2026

🚨🛝PERU... WE'RE GETTING CLOSER TO PLAYGROUND TIME! 🛝🚨

Our new playground is getting closer to becoming a reality 🎉💚

At this time, we do not have a set installation date, the playground is set to be delivered August 17th.
🚜🧱Installation is contingent upon the completion of all necessary site preparation, dirt work, and concrete work. Once those pieces are complete and the site is ready, we'll officially move into BUILD MODE! 🔨🛝

There will be two professional playground representatives on site to oversee and guide the build.

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️RIGHT NOW, WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

We're putting together a list of community members we can contact once installation is ready to begin. Signing up simply means:

👉"When it's time to build, CONTACT ME!" 💪

Volunteers will be needed for assembly, moving materials, installation, and cleanup and even capturing the moment!

📍Sign up sheets available at:
🏦Western National Bank
🏦Peru City Hall

You can also comment below or message City of Peru Parks & Recreation to be added!

❤️Want to help another way?
Donations of food, bottled water/Gatorade, coolers, and bags of ice for our volunteer crew would be greatly appreciated. 🥤🍕🧊
📸Capture photos and videos of the build that we can use for future social media, community updates, and grant applications.

Once the site is ready and installation dates are confirmed, we'll contact our volunteer crew with all the details!

💚🔨LETS BUILD A PLAYGROUND, PERU🛝

Cancelled: Due to lack of response The American Red Cross has cancelled the Blood Drive for Tuesday, August 25th in the ...
08/14/2026

Cancelled: Due to lack of response The American Red Cross has cancelled the Blood Drive for Tuesday, August 25th in the City of Peru. Please consider donating at a nearby blood drive.

Celebrate!
More Life. Give Blood.

Blood Drive, at Peru City Hall
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
11am - 5pm

Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: PeruNE to schedule an appointment.

08/10/2026

Attention: A water valve will be replaced at 5th and Oregon tonight, Monday, August 10th. To limit disruption the work will begin close to 9 pm. Limited impact is expected to water customers from 5th and Main to 5th and Oregon. Thank you for your understanding. This repair will allow for the fire hydrant on 5th and California to be replaced.

08/09/2026

We hope to see you there!

There’s still time to prepare if you’re wanting to join the parade! NO pre-registration required

Line up information and more athttps://nemahacountyfair.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Parade-2026.pdf

Address

614 5th Street
Peru, NE
68421

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(402) 872-6685

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