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2023 Best of Bellevue ‘Spirit of Bellevue’ Winners Recognized
The people have spoken and the results are in. After a sixth consecutive year with a record number of votes, the 2023 recipients of the Best of Bellevue awards have been announced. A complete list of winners and contest rules is posted on the Best of Bellevue website. Over thirty businesses, organizations, and individuals were…
Two Dads Opening a Bookstore in Bellevue
At one point in history, Bellevue had at least four different bookstores operating at the same time, including three at Southroads Mall. Bellevue’s last bookstore, Confluence Bookstore and Bistro, closed its doors more than a decade ago. However, there is good news for readers and book enthusiasts in Bellevue and the surrounding communities. Business partners…
Happy Buddhas Restaurant Sets Revised Opening Date
People excited for the highly anticipated opening of Bellevue’s newest restaurant, Happy Budda’s Asian Cuisine, will have to wait a bit. Due to unexpected construction issues, the opening originally scheduled for September will now be mid-to-late October. Happy Buddha’s Asian Cuisine is the vision of owners Jacob Betsworth and former Golden Bowl co-owner John Stevens….
City Council Votes on Google Fiber Contract, Installation Could Begin by End of Year
It was not a short City Council meeting this week as council members found themselves in a tough spot. Since the dawn of high-speed internet, many residents have expressed interest in having more provider choices. Last year, the council approved agreements with Fastwyre and Allo to install networks to provide high-speed internet connection options for…
Penn Station East Coast Subs Open for Business in Bellevue
After a few days of training, Penn Station East Coast Subs officially opened their doors at the Bellevue location today. The first customers in line included Bellevue Mayor Rusty Hike, City Administrator Jim Ristow, and Chamber of Commerce President Diane Bruce. Penn Station is located at 10531 South 15th Street in Wolf Creek Plaza, next…
Beardmore Subaru Surprises Local School with Donation and Supply Kits
As part of the Subaru Loves Learning initiative, earlier today Beardmore Subaru held a back-to-school celebration for Betz Elementary School students and teachers, surprising them with a $7,500 donation and school supply kits to benefit all 262 students. Through this donation and in partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, Beardmore Subaru has adopted 15 classrooms in the school….
Penn Station East Coast Subs is Coming to Town
New restaurant to open this month Penn Station East Coast Subs started in 1985 with its first location in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over the years the business has grown to more than 300 locations across the country. The new spot in Bellevue will be the third to open in Nebraska. There are two Penn Stations currently…
Two “Happy Buddhas” Eyeing September Opening for New Restaurant
A long vacant bay in the Twin Creek area has been under construction all summer with its new tenants, John Stevens and Jacob Betsworth, looking to open their restaurant Happy Buddha’s Asian Cuisine by the end of September. The bay was the location of the Bellevue Sam & Louie’s Pizzeria franchise for years. Most recently…
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…
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…