OpenAire to develop retractable roof enclosures for Mattel water parks with American Resort Management
by Charlotte Coates, Blooloop Editor OpenAire, a global leader in designing and constructing custom-engineered, all-weather retractable roof enclosures for aquatic venues, has announced a partnership with American Resort Management, working on the Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterparks project. As previously announced, these water parks will serve as a series of aquatic destinations designed to introduce a new entertainment…
Bellevue Celebrates Pollinators with Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and Pollinator Party
Pollinator Party at the Bellevue Farmer’s Market on Saturday, June 6! Bellevue, NE – To kick off a month-long celebration of pollinators, Bellevue’s participation in the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, and Green Bellevue’s ongoing efforts to educate and engage residents at the Bellevue Farmers Market, Green Bellevue – joined by Milkweed Matters and the Greater Omaha…
NDOT Plans US-75 Ramp Reopening Ahead of August Air Show
The southbound entrance ramp from Capehart Road onto U.S. Highway 75 / Kennedy Freeway is expected to reopen before thousands of visitors arrive in Bellevue for the Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show at Offutt Air Force Base this August. According to the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), work on the US-75 Bridges, Bellevue…
Bellevue City Council to Consider Camera System for American Heroes Park
The Bellevue City Council will consider approving the purchase and installation of a new surveillance camera system at American Heroes Park during its Tuesday, June 2 meeting. City officials are recommending approval of a contract with Atronic Alarms for a surveillance system costing approximately $45,000. According to agenda documents submitted by Bellevue Police Captain Tim…
Olde Towne Streetscape Work Set to Start in June
After years of planning, design revisions and coordination with utility providers, Bellevue’s long-awaited Olde Towne Streetscape Project is finally moving into the construction phase. According to Bellevue City Administrator Jim Ristow, work by Metropolitan Utilities District is scheduled to begin at the intersection of Warren Street and Mission Avenue on June 8. Construction by the…
Offutt Seeks Public Input on E-4C Upgrade Environmental Assessment
Environmental Assessment Addressing the Survivable Airborne Operations Center E-4C Divestment, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska Early Public Notice- Review of a Proposed Activity Within the 100-Year Floodplain The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is inviting public input on any practicable alternatives for proposed activity within land adjoining the 100-year floodplain at Offutt Air Force…
Bellevue High Schools Name 2026 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to all scholarship recipients from Bellevue’s high schools: Bellevue East, Bellevue West, Gross Catholic, Bryan High School, and Cornerstone Christian… Bellevue East – Class of 2026 Scholarships Bennet Achterhoff: Iowa Western Community College Academic Leadership Foundation Scholarship, First National Bank of Omaha Gliwa Scholarship; Erin Baker: Wayne State College Presidents Excellence, University of Nebraska…
The Class of 2026: Presenting Bellevue’s High School Graduates
This month, the Bellevue community welcomes over 1,100 new high school graduates! Congratulations to all of the graduates from Bellevue’s five high schools: Bellevue East, Bellevue West, Gross Catholic, Bryan High School, and Cornerstone Christian. We wish each of you a bright future as you go out to change the world and make it a…
How Omaha Households Are Cutting Monthly Costs Without Losing Connection
With rising costs, many Omaha households are finding savings by bundling internet + mobile From commuting across the metro to rising utility bills during Nebraska’s hot summers and cold winters, everyday expenses are putting added pressure on household budgets in Omaha. Whether you’re driving into downtown for work, managing a busy family schedule, or working…
City Council to Review Wonder Lodging Land Deal Near Bellevue Bay
At next Tuesday’s meeting, the Bellevue City Council will consider an ordinance approving the sale of nearly seven acres of city-owned land tied to the ongoing Bellevue Bay Indoor Waterpark and Good Life District development northwest of the Highway 75 / Highway 34 intersection. Under Ordinance No. 4218, the city would sell approximately 6.997 acres…