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Preparing for Severe Weather in Nebraska
A Public Service Message from the Bellevue Fire Department Is winter really over? It doesn’t feel like it, but spring is right around the corner and that will bring warmer weather and the threat of severe weather. Most severe weather occurs during the Spring and Summer months in Nebraska. Severe Weather Awareness Week in Nebraska…
Library Nears 120,000 visits, Names Top Books of the Year
By Julie Dinville, Library Director The Bellevue Public Library was very busy in Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (Oct. 1, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2022)despite some resurgences of the Covid-19 pandemic during that period. Recently, the library submittedan annual statistical survey for public libraries to the Nebraska Library Commission that details some ofthe library’s activities. This survey…
Chief of Police Clary Reflects on BPD’s 2022 Year
Thinking back on 2022, after our first full year of posting articles on The Bellevue Times, by all measures it was a very productive year at the Bellevue Police Department (BPD). There are numerous new and expanded services, as well as notable initiatives that we will continue to highlight as we move forward with future…
Fontenelle Hills Golf Course to be Sold as Estate Lots
If things go according to the plans presented to the Bellevue Planning Commission and Bellevue City Council, most of the former Fontenelle Hills Golf Course will be rezoned as ‘RE’ (Residential Estates) and sold off in nine separate lots. Three different entities currently own different sections of the course. Hawkins & Strom Holdings, Bellevue Vue…
New Library Progress, ENCAP to Purchase Building
One of the bigger stories in the Bellevue community this year has been the impending move of the Bellevue Public Library to a new location on Longo Drive. The library staff and the city of Bellevue plan to start the transition to the new building this fall. City Administrator Jim Ristow said they are currently…
License Plate Readers Installed at Two Major Bellevue Intersections
Bellevue, Nebraska – July 5, 2022 – Press Release from the Bellevue Police Department Public safety is the top priority of the Bellevue Police Department. While we firmly believe in the value of traditional strategies of policing, such as proactive patrol, increasing tools at our disposal for officers enhances our ability to solve crimes and…
Bellevue Rocks As Population Continues to Increase
Nothing is guaranteed, and the passing of Councilman Stinson reminds us of that. Bob’s service to Bellevue was remarkable, with 26 years in the BPD and 19 years with the BVFD. His professionalism on the council and his concern for our citizens made us all better, and he is truly missed. • • • •…
American Heroes Park Conceptual Master Plan Unveiled
An ambitious, impressive master plan for American Heroes Park was discussed at the recent Bellevue City Council meeting. Jennifer Cross, Site Design Leader for HDR, spoke to the council in detail about the numerous amenities the park could offer the community in the future. These include an observation tower, explorative play area, activity zone, event…
A Day in The Life of a Bellevue Police Officer
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a Bellevue Police Officer looks like? Well, first it depends on which officer you are asking about! Bellevue Police Officers work in a wide variety of different divisions and positions around the department. We have detectives (general crimes, special victims unit, and special investigations…
Bellevue University & City Partnership Will Bring New Fields to Haworth Park
The city of Bellevue and Bellevue University are working together to bring collegiate-level softball and soccer fields to Haworth Park. What started over 18 months ago as conversations about the university using existing ballfields gradually developed into the building of a new softball field, a new soccer field, lights, bleachers, and a facility between the…