Burt County lies along Nebraska's eastern border with Iowa and has a population just under 6500 residents . The county seat resides in Tekamah which also happens to be Burt’s largest city by far as well as offering a large selection of small business options ranging from mechanics to bakeries . Farming remains an important source income for many locals as it allows them to take advantage of fertile soil throughout much of Burt County to grow various types fruits such as apples and pumpkins .