bellevue ne – Bellevue Times https://bellevuetimes.com A Fresh Look at the Oldest Community in Nebraska Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:52:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://bellevuetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-New-Favicon-Logo-Bellevue-Times-144x144-1-32x32.jpg bellevue ne – Bellevue Times https://bellevuetimes.com 32 32 Registration Opens for Bellevue Library’s First-Ever Quilt Retreat https://bellevuetimes.com/registration-opens-for-bellevue-librarys-first-ever-quilt-retreat/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:20:34 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=100870 The Bellevue Public Library will host its first-ever Quilt Retreat Aug. 28–30, offering quilting enthusiasts a full weekend of creativity, learning, and community connection. Registration for the free event opened July 13. A quilt retreat is an opportunity for quilters to step away from daily distractions and spend dedicated time working on projects alongside others...

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]]> Obituary: Edgar W. Brewer, Jr. “Bill”  MSgt USAF (Ret) https://bellevuetimes.com/obituary-edgar-w-brewer-jr-bill-msgt-usaf-ret/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:35:37 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=100817 Edgar W. Brewer, Jr. “Bill”  MSgt USAF (Ret) January 5, 1940 – July 24, 2025 – Age 85 Ed passed away peacefully surrounded by family in his Bellevue home on July 24, 2025.  A loving family provider and adoring husband. He enjoyed his private, quiet life being a skilled craftsman, outdoor sportsman, animal lover, computer...

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]]> City Council Approves Amphitheater Design Contract for American Heroes Park https://bellevuetimes.com/city-council-approves-amphitheater-design-contract-for-american-heroes-park/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=100773 The Bellevue City Council has approved a nearly $285,000 architectural and engineering contract to begin designing a new outdoor amphitheater at American Heroes Park, marking the next step in a project city leaders hope will become a centerpiece for community events and entertainment. The council unanimously approved an agreement authorizing Mayor Rusty Hike to sign...

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]]> New Restrooms Planned as American Heroes Park Continues to Grow https://bellevuetimes.com/bellevue-council-approves-design-contract-for-restrooms-at-american-heroes-park/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:53:23 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=100767 The Bellevue City Council took another step toward expanding amenities at American Heroes Park Tuesday night, approving a $110,340 design contract with Holland Basham Architects for new permanent restroom facilities. The contract authorizes the Omaha architectural firm to prepare plans for the new restrooms, which will support the park’s growing use for recreation, community events,...

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]]> Obituary: In Memory of Cynthia Sweet Powers https://bellevuetimes.com/obituary-in-memory-of-cynthia-sweet-powers/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:31:00 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=100684 Cynthia, born in Ionia, Michigan, September 21, 1939, passed peacefully away in Steamboat Springs, CO surrounded by family members on July 1, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edlin and Olive Sweet, brothers-in-law: Jim Kline, Russ Denker, David Parish, Paul Appel, Dale Berger, and nephew: Kurt Fineis. Survived by her Husband of...

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]]> Bellevue City Council to Consider Ban on Off-Road Vehicles on Public Property https://bellevuetimes.com/bellevue-city-council-to-consider-ban-on-off-road-vehicles-on-public-property/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:12:32 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=100615 BELLEVUE, Neb. — Riding dirt bikes, ATVs, mini-bikes, go-carts and similar off-road vehicles on Bellevue streets, sidewalks, trails and parks could soon become illegal under a new ordinance scheduled for consideration by the Bellevue City Council on July 7. If approved, Ordinance No. 4220 would create a new section of the Bellevue Municipal Code prohibiting...

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]]> Bellevue’s REACH Innovation Campus Moves Closer to Construction https://bellevuetimes.com/bellevues-reach-innovation-campus-moves-closer-to-construction/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:24:21 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=100565 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...

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]]> Bellevue Chamber, City Partner to Install First Aid Supply Stands in Five Parks https://bellevuetimes.com/bellevue-chamber-city-partner-to-install-first-aid-supply-stands-in-five-parks/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:49:27 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=100521 Visitors to five Bellevue parks could soon have access to free basic first aid supplies under a new partnership between the City of Bellevue and the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce & Community. At its July 7 meeting, the Bellevue City Council is scheduled to consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bellevue Chamber...

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]]> Over 450 Bellevue Students Earn Spring 2026 Dean’s List Honors at Area Universities https://bellevuetimes.com/over-450-bellevue-students-earn-spring-2026-deans-list-honors-at-area-universities/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:11:00 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=100278 At nearby universities, more than 450 students from Bellevue received recognition for their academic excellence by earning a spot on the Fall 2025 Dean’s List or Chancellor’s List. To earn a spot on a university Dean’s List, students must maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours. UNO also...

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]]> Bellevue Approves Highway 370 Traffic Signal Retiming Project https://bellevuetimes.com/bellevue-approves-highway-370-traffic-signal-retiming-project/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:21:00 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=100272 The Bellevue City Council approved an agreement Tuesday with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) for engineering services to retime traffic signals along Highway 370 between 48th Street and Arboretum Drive. The agreement authorizes up to $88,250 in engineering services aimed at improving traffic flow along one of Bellevue’s busiest east-west corridors while also helping the...

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