BELLEVUE, Neb. — A long-planned economic development project designed to strengthen Nebraska’s defense, technology and workforce sectors reached a significant milestone this week. The Prairie Hill Farm Area Development Authority (PHFADA) and the Nebraska Defense Research Corporation (NDRC) have signed a Letter of Intent to move forward with construction of the REACH Collaboration & Innovation…
A Bellevue native and Bellevue West High School graduate is among several U.S. service members who were killed during combat operations in the Middle East over the weekend. The Pentagon identified Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska, as one of four service members who died March 1, 2026, in Port Shuaiba,…
Press Release from Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club (OESC): The holiday season is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But for many in the Offutt Air Force Base community, the holidays are a reminder of hardships, like separation from loved ones. That’s why 32 years ago, the Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club began…
BELLEVUE, Neb. — The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce & Community will host Nebraska’s Official Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Olde Towne Bellevue, beginning at 10 a.m. The annual parade is one of Bellevue’s longest-running community traditions, celebrating and honoring the men and women who have dedicated their lives to defending our…
For veterans facing the difficult transition from military to civilian life, finding a job isn’t always as simple as submitting a résumé. Many also face housing instability, transportation issues, and emotional or mental health struggles that make that journey even harder. That’s where Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc. (VRSI) comes in. Since opening its Bellevue office…
Veterans are invited to a resource fair and open house on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bellevue-Longo Drive VA Clinic, located at 2206 Longo Drive, Ste. 102, in Bellevue. This event will showcase Whole Health services, which focus on self-care and complementary therapies in addition to conventional medical…
Fourteen members of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapter received Quilts of Valor on Saturday, July 26, during a ceremony held at Bellevue University. Among those recognized was Ashlea Rodriguez, U.S. Air Force veteran and Manager of Bellevue University’s Military Veteran Services Center. The event took place in the Symposium Room of the John B….
Nebraska National Guard Civil Support Team to conduct a Full-Scale Validation Exercise at multiple Omaha-Area sites, July 28 – August 1. The Nebraska National Guard’s Bellevue-based 72nd Civil Support Team – in concert with local emergency management, first response agencies and other National Guard Civil Support Teams – will conduct a full-scale exercise at multiple locations within the…
By Charles J. Haymond, 55th Wing Public Affairs OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Born in November 1949 in Aliceville, Alabama, Herman Colvin’s life was a testament to the power of selfless service. His journey of dedication began when he joined the United States Air Force in 1971, serving as an intelligence analyst with the…
Bellevue University, in partnership with local area Chambers, will host Hiring Heroes, a seminar to help employers recruit and retain veterans, military spouses, and active-duty service members. The event will take place on Monday, March 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at Bellevue University’s John B. Muller Administrative Services Building, Symposium Room (812 Bruin Blvd.,…
