As the First Full Week of Classes End, Two New Teachers Share their Different Paths to Bellevue Public Schools
As the first full week of classes for Bellevue Public Schools came to an end, it also marked the first full week with students for 69 new BPS teachers this year, which includes three social workers and six CADRE teachers. According to Amanda Oliver, Director of Communication for Bellevue Public Schools, 44 of the 69…
Update on the Nettie’s Restaurant Rebuild
It’s been a very stressful nine months for the “Nettie’s Family”. On December 22, 2022 a fire started at longtime Bellevue restaurant Nettie’s Fine Mexican Food. Everyone got out ok, but the restaurant was a complete loss. The community stepped up to help the family and their team during this very difficult time through various…
This Month in Bellevue History – August 1993, 1983, and 1973
These were just a few of the stories happening in Bellevue, Nebraska – 30 years, 40 years, and 50 years in our past.
Construction Continues on The Alley as Opening Day Nears
Steve Kucirek, owner of The Alley, provided a recent update on the progression of the renovation of the former Leopard Lanes. He invited several stakeholders to The Alley for a walk-through including Bellevue Mayor Rusty Hike, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce President Diane Bruce, Westside State Bank CFO Heath Paulsen, and representatives from the Greater Omaha-Area…
This Month in Bellevue History – July 1993, 1983, and 1973
These were just a few of the stories happening in Bellevue, Nebraska – 30 years, 40 years, and 50 years in our past.
Scenes from New Bellevue Public Library Groundbreaking
July 6, 2023 – Bellevue, Neb. The city of Bellevue, Nebraska and the Bellevue Public Library held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new public library located on Longo Drive in the Bellevue Professional Building. It was a symbolic groundbreaking as work has begun on the new facility earlier than originally expected. The new library is…
Simons-Bester Retires After 44 Years with Bellevue Public Schools
There are moments in a life that aren’t often thought of, but if we were to reflect on them we would see that they are special. Important. So important that they can completely change the course of a life. Or hundreds of lives. Or thousands of lives. So many people we meet, friends we make,…
State and Local University Spring 2023 Dean’s Lists Include Nearly 400 from Bellevue
At state and local universities, close to 400 students from Bellevue received recognition for their academic excellence by earning a spot on the Spring 2023 Dean’s List or Chancellor’s List. To earn a spot on a university Dean’s List, students must maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours….
Daniell Farm Recreation Area Discussed in New Bellevue Parks Master Plan
In the works for years, Bellevue’s new Parks Master Plan could eventually lead to the development of a new Regional-destination park concept named Daniell’s Farm Recreation Area. The proposed recreation area would improve access to water and larger natural areas in western Bellevue. During community engagement sessions over the past few years, an area northwest…
Bellevue Business Briefs, June 2023 – Food Edition
Quick Business Updates on The Special, American Heroes, Roma Italian Restaurant, Moran’s Grill, and El Arepon Venezuelan Restaurant. This is an ALL-FOOD Edition of Business Briefs for June 2023! Several Bellevue Restaurants are celebrating anniversaries! Would you like to own your own restaurant in Bellevue? Over the last 8 years, Bellevue’s local dining scene has…