Community News
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…
Bellevue University College of Business and EITC Coalition Team Up to Offer Free Tax Preparation
Tax season is upon us which means Bellevue University’s College of Business is partnering again with the Omaha EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) Coalition to help local residents prepare and file free individual tax returns through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Tax assistance will be available on Saturdays, starting Feb. 17, through April…
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…
Carey and Brian Hamilton to Receive Midlands Community Foundation’s 2023 Reflection Award
Dec. 5, 2023 – Midlands Community Foundation (MCF) is pleased to announce that Carey and Brian Hamilton will receive the Reflection Award at the organization’s 2024 Reflection Ball on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in LaVista. Each year MCF honors an individual or individuals who have contributed significantly to Sarpy and/or Cass…
Google Partners with ALLO to Install Bellevue Fiber Network
Google Fiber is coming to Bellevue and their timeline has been expedited thanks to a new partnership with ALLO Fiber. Google Fiber (GFiber) has partnered with ALLO Fiber to build its network across the city. GFiber and Allo are currently in the planning process and intend to start construction this winter, with the goal of…
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce to Host Nebraska’s Official Veterans Day Parade
Bellevue, Neb. – The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce will host Nebraska’s Official Veterans Day Paradeon Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Olde Towne Bellevue at 10:00 a.m. The Veterans Day Parade is a long-standing tradition for Bellevue. It celebrates and honors past andcurrent veterans that have dedicated their lives to defending our freedom. Diane Bruce, BellevueChamber…
Bellevue Halloween Tradition this Weekend with Trick or Treat Olde Towne
What started as a social media conversation in 2016 has grown into one of the best-attended events in Bellevue. Trick or Treat Olde Towne continues this year despite losing its long-running organizer Margie Guy. The idea for a trick-or-treat event in Olde Towne Bellevue was discussed on a Bellevue social media page years ago. Guy,…
Haunted House(s) on Logan Avenue Enters Third Year
If you are looking for local frights in the Omaha Metro this Halloween, the scariest attractions might be right here in Bellevue at the House of Horrors on Logan Ave. The House of Horrors on Logan Ave is actually two homes located at 1006 and 1008 Logan Avenue, just east of Bellevue East and the…
Sahs to Headline Library Fundraising Concert This Month
The Bellevue Public Library staff has grand plans for their new space. Construction is underway at the Bellevue Professional Building on Longo Drive, the library’s future home. In addition to everything initially budgeted, the library staff has made a wishlist of items that will enhance patrons’ experience at the new location. At the top of…