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….
Edgar W. Brewer, Jr. MSgt USAF (Ret), January 5, 1940 ~ July 24, 2025, Age 85 Edgar W. Brewer Jr (Bill) 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…
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…
On Friday, July 18, David Jones began his tenure as the leader of the Sarpy County Election Commission, an office that administers elections for more than 130,000 registered voters. He was appointed to the position this week, following the April departure of Emily Ethington. Jones, of Papillion, brings two decades of leadership experience in the…
Residents are encouraged to help shape a forward-looking strategy for safe, affordable and resilient housing. Bellevue, Neb. As communities across the U.S. face increasingly severe weather — most recently underscored by the devastating floods in Texas — the cities of Bellevue and Papillion, Nebraska are taking proactive steps to protect residents and strengthen long-term neighborhood…
New Initiative Aims to Support Lost Pet Recovery In a move to support animal welfare and community needs, the Bellevue Public Library has announced a new addition to its Library of Things: Handheld pet microchip scanners are now available for public checkout. In a move to support animal welfare and community needs, the Bellevue Public…
Work to improve two segments of 25th Street will start on Monday, June 30. Work consists of pavement repairs followed by an asphalt overlay. The improvements cover 25th Street, north of Highway 370, to Gilmore Road, as well as 25th Street between Capehart Road and Ponderosa Drive. The work will require a lane closure. Flaggers…
At nearby universities, more than 425 students from Bellevue received recognition for their academic excellence by earning a spot on the Spring 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…
The City of Bellevue announced that 2025 fireworks sales will begin today, June 25, and run until the 4th of July. The Bellevue Police Department, the Bellevue Fire Department, and the City of Bellevue strongly encourage all residents to be safe and respectful of their neighbors and pets during this season. The Bellevue City Code…
BELLEVUE, Nebraska – On Friday, June 20th, the Bellevue–Papillion Rotary Club celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the Bellevue Berry Farm with over 70 attendees from the club and community. Rotary International is a service organization that boasts over 1.4 million members globally with more than 46,000 chapters in 200 countries. The Bellevue–Papillion club was initially…
