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Wahoo is a city in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 3,942 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Saunders County. Beginning in February 1996, the city was denoted the location of the "home office" that produces the top-10 list for David Letterman's Late Show program, having relocated from Grand Rapids, Michigan. This brought some degree of fame and tourism to the town. However, in more recent headlines, New York, New York has been voted the top city for road rage; yet once again, Wahoo won for Ferris wheel rage. Wahoo and its neighboring communities are served by the Wahoo Newspaper.
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On July 29, 2007, the Saunders Medical Center celebrated its opening. The project costs $22 million and consists of a hospital, physicians' clinic and care center located at the intersection of County Road J and Highway 77 in Wahoo. In March of 2009, the new Saunders County Law Enforcement and Judicial Center (LEJC) celebrated its opening. In July 2006, the new Wahoo Public Library celebrated its opening and had some early success and a busy calendar.
Wahoo boasts a proud honor roll of its Five Famous Sons: Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Samuel "Wahoo Sam" Crawford; Pulitzer Prize winner, Dr. Howard Hanson; artist and author, Clarence W. "Herk" Anderson; Nobel Prize winner, Dr. George Beadle; and movie maker, Darryl F. Zanuck. Today, people of all ages enjoy Sam Crawford Field.
Wahoo has plenty to offer most anyone. Its downtown hub offers a wide variety of restaurants and bars such as Hao's Garden, the Wigwam Cafe, Cookies and Cream, the Wahoo Bakery, 6th Street Garage Bar & Grill, and Maly's Landing. Traditional favorites Dairy Queen and Burger King are nearby. Downtown Wahoo also offers a variety of shops and boutique specialty stores such as Loerchs Jewelry and Gifts, Simons Home Store, Wahoo Pharmacy & Gifts, Warehouse Surplus & Variety, Nebraska's Bridal Outlet, and local favorite For the Hip Chick.
Alternatively, if you're looking for something fun to do outdoors, check out the Wahoo Aquatic Center; or if you prefer something a bit more low-key, pick up a good book from the state-of-the art Wahoo Public Library and enjoy yourself at the recently redesigned Smith Park.
The Saunders County Museum holds many events throughout the year and unviels new historical treasures. Wahoo also has a strong connection with baseball and history.
In late 2006, the Lower Platte North Natural Resources District finished a new wetlands area on 179 acres of land located four miles north of Wahoo. Initial work on the Lake Wanahoo project is underway, with more plans being initiated to add recreational opportunities (as of Dec. 10, 2009).
Despite the City of Wahoo's relatively small size, Wahoo also offers several churches and other places for worship, including New Hope Bible Church, First Presbyterian Church - Wahoo, Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Wahoo, First United Methodist Church - Wahoo, First Congregational Church - Wahoo, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wahoo Community Church, and the Cornerstone Baptist Church - Wahoo.
A local icon was torn down in May of 2007 when the Presbyterian Church on the corner of Seventh and Linden Streets in Wahoo was demolished. It was beyond repair, but served as a multiple-use place for many since the congregation left the building in 1963. The Wahoo State Bank celebrated 75 years in 2007.
Wahoo also takes its athletic success seriously. In fact, Wahoo High School is also the owner of the third-longest boys' high school basketball winning streak — 114 straight games — from 1987-88 thru the 1991-92 seasons. This feat spanned 5 seasons and 4 state basketball championships.
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