American Resort Management ‘Elated’ to Create Indoor Waterpark ‘Among the Best in America’
American Resort Management based in Grand Prairie, Texas, has partnered with the city of Bellevue to bring the recently announced waterpark and connected hotel to the community. They have an impressive portfolio of properties they manage across the country, including waterparks in Texas, California, Arkansas, and North Dakota. The Bellevue waterpark will be modeled after…
A More In-Depth Look at Bellevue’s Announced Waterpark: Q&A with Mayor Hike
News broke Tuesday night that the city council had unanimously approved a $60 million dollar bond for financing a waterpark. Not just a standard, run-of-the-mill waterpark, but a 100,000 square foot, world-class, regional waterpark. There is a lot of excitement behind this announcement, but also a lot of questions. We sat down with Bellevue Mayor…
Google Fiber to Begin Citywide Network Installation
As previously reported in the Bellevue Times, Google Fiber is coming to Bellevue and their network installation is set to begin very soon. In November it was announced that Google Fiber had partnered with Allo to handle the installation of the network in Bellevue. Although Allo will be in charge of the network installation, the…
This Month in Bellevue History… January 1974, 1984, and 1994
These were just a few of the stories happening in Bellevue, Nebraska – 30 years, 40 years, and 50 years in our past.
Bellevue’s Top Ten Stories of 2023
At the Bellevue Times, we just completed our second full year of publication through our iPhone/iPad App, our Andriod/Google Play App, and our Digital News Site. It was a year of tremendous growth with a 75% increase in the number of visitors and a 150% increase in the number of page views over 2022! Thanks…
Christmas Event Hands of Hope Marks 6th Year in the Hands of Bellevue Together
While talking with Bellevue Together leadership regarding the annual Hands of Hope Christmas event, two words that come to mind are respect and dignity. Story after story was shared regarding making sure siblings received a “roughly equal” amount of gifts and that donated items are, in most cases, new, not used. Exceptions to this include…
Thirst Tea Cafe Open for Business with Sushi Train Set to Roll into Town
Things are hopping near the intersection of Cornhusker and Ft Crook Rd S. A few weeks ago, a new business, Thirst Tea Cafe, opened up, and it will soon be followed by Bellevue’s first sushi train. Both businesses are a collaboration of multiple groups with some of the same investors in each group. The groups…
This Month in Bellevue History… December 1973, 1983, and 1993
These were just a few of the stories happening in Bellevue, Nebraska – 30 years, 40 years, and 50 years in our past.
Monster Dogs Partners with Sorties Tavern to Offer Gourmet Dogs During Winter and Beyond
Scott Hull was working a retail job at Omaha Steaks, and his wife, Alexis, was a case manager for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services when thoughts of owning their own business turned into serious discussions. Scott’s passion for food led them to the food service industry, eventually deciding to open a food…
Retired Bellevue Teacher Creates Transportation Service for Seniors
Katie Herbert devoted 31 years to the students of Bellevue Public Schools before retiring last May. Just a few months into retirement, she realized she needed something to do. Instead of starting a hobby or binge-watching TV, Herbert created a business called My Ol’ Friend. According to Herbert, My Ol’ Friend provides safe and reliable…