Lied Activity Center Spring Craft Fair Set for Saturday, March 9
Updated List of Vendors Included This Saturday, March 9th, marks the eagerly awaited annual Lied Activity Center Spring Craft Fair. Since its inception in 2016 this event has grown each year, transforming into a premier gathering and solidifying its status as one of the largest of its kind not only in Sarpy County but across…
New honorary commander program starting at Offutt AFB
By 55th Wing Public Affairs OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebr. — The 55th Wing is starting a new honorary commander program to help grow the already strong bond between local civic leaders and Offutt Air Force Base. The Team Offutt Honorary Commander program’s goal will be to engage, educate and empower local leaders to serve…
Cox.net eMail is Moving to Yahoo Mail
If you are a user of Cox Internet services, your Cox.net email is moving soon to Yahoo Mail. Cox Communications sent the following message to its customers: “We wanted to share that your Cox email will soon transition to Yahoo Mail. With this transition, Cox’s email service and your cox.net account will move to Yahoo…
Offutt remains a No Drone Zone
By Charles J. Haymond, 55th Wing Public Affairs OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — As the popularity of small, unmanned aircraft systems or drones, continues to grow, Offutt Air Force Base remains a no drone zone. Charged with ensuring Offutt’s air space remains free of drones is part of the 55th Security Forces Squadron’s…
Congressman Flood to Host Bellevue Town Hall on March 4th
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced he will hold a town hall in Bellevue, Nebraska on Monday, March 4, 2024. The town hall will be hosted at the Hitchcock Humanities Center at Bellevue University. A map of the campus is located here. During the town hall, Congressman Flood will provide an update on the priorities he’s been working on for Bellevue and Nebraska’s First…
Bellevue Rec Spring Sports Registration is Open
Registration for Bellevue Recreation Department Spring Activities is now open! The City of Bellevue Recreation Department is offering Youth Soccer for ages four to eight years old and Flag Football for grades second to sixth grade. These programs are built to teach kids the fundamentals of the sport and the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship….
Agreement Reached with Prairie Hill Farm Nonprofit to Oversee $600M Development
At Bellevue’s City Council meeting Tuesday evening, the City of Bellevue entered into an agreement with the Prairie Hill Farm Development Authority to oversee the evolution of the new Prairie Hill Farm “village-within-a-village” project. The project includes the REACH building (Research, Engineering, Architecture Collaboration Hub), a $200 million dollar investment that will be a national…
Victor Rountree Announces Candidacy for State Legislature
Today, Victor Rountree announced he will seek election in 2024 to Nebraska’s 3rd Legislative District. This seat includes parts of both Papillion and Bellevue located in Sarpy County and is currently held by Senator Carol Blood who is term-limited. “I’m running for the Nebraska Legislature because we need honest representation that prioritizes our community over…
City Seeks Public Input in Comprehensive and Transportation Survey
Have you taken the Bellevue Comprehensive + Transportation Survey yet? The City of Bellevue is seeking input from the public regarding several areas, including transportation and housing. The survey is available until March 22, 2024 and can be found HERE. The Comprehensive and Transportation website is housed at https://www.bellevuecompplan.com/. According to information provided on the…
Nebraska LEAD Program Fellow Returns from National Seminar
Nebraska LEAD Program Fellow Annalyssa Fountain of Bellevue, NE returned home after participating in a ten-day National Study/Travel Seminar conducted by the Nebraska LEAD Program, February 7-16. Dr. Terry Hejny, Director of the Nebraska LEAD Program served as group leader for the study/travel seminar to Kansas City, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. During the seminar Nebraska…