The Bellevue Bicycle Club will observe the International Ride of Silence on May 21st at 7:00 pm. This year marks the 23rd Anniversary of this event, which is designed to honor the memories of those killed in car-bike accidents or injured. It is to bring increased awareness to the safety needs of Cyclists while riding…
The new 150-gallon aquarium is much bigger than the 55-gallon tank in the old library. Ruff Water Aquarium Services designed a tank that has live plants, fish, and snails. A wooden decorative tree root structure makes the aquarium unique. This addition was part of the library’s vision since the early stages of planning for the…
Altrusa International Club of Bellevue is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations serving the Bellevue community. The $500.00 grant will be awarded to a local organization whose focus is on promoting literacy or providing services that strengthen Bellevue families. Applications are due May 23, 2025 and will be awarded no later than June 1, 2025. The grant application…
As they do annually, the Excellence in Law Enforcement Committee (ELEC) met in January and selected the Bellevue Police Department Officer of the Year and Detective of the Year for 2024. 2024 OFFICER OF THE YEAR – Officer Dan Weber The ELEC selected Officer Dan Weber as the 2024 Officer of the Year. Throughout the…
Bellevue University has reached a milestone in the construction of its new Field House with the installation of the “B-U” letters, marking the final phase before the official grand opening on Wednesday, April 23. The grand opening event at 2102 Harvell Circle in Bellevue will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the 72,000-square-foot facility, and…
Joan Marie Peterson, July 26, 1931 – April 5, 2025 Joan Marie Peterson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025. Born in Gratiot County, Michigan to Helgo and Emma (Jennemann) Rasmussen, Joan’s life was a testament to love, dedication, and service. Joan attended Fulton Township schools and pursued…
Not one student winner but two! Congratulations to Fort Crook student, Isabella Kaup, for placing 1st and Two Springs’ student, Kora Nesbit, for placing 4th in the state for the Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest. Third graders across Nebraska provided tips for being prepared for disasters that can impact Nebraskans during the spring and summer….
Roxann “Roxie” Hamilton was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on January 4, 1949, to Sandra (Dahlgren) Hamilton and peacefully passed away in Seward, Nebraska on April 3, 2025, at the age of 76 years, 2 months, and 30 days. Roxie grew up in numerous states including Nebraska, Texas, and Minnesota. She attended and graduated from…
Bellevue East and Bellevue West have announced their 2025 Prom Courts as voted on by the students at each school. The Bellevue West Prom is scheduled for Saturday, April 5th at the Beardmore Event Center. The 2025 king and queen will be announced that evening with doors opening at 7pm. The theme this year is Once…
It’s an amazing sight to see and an even more beautiful sound to hear! The 50th Anniversary of the Annual Bellevue Public Schools 8-12 Choral Festival is this Thursday, April 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Bellevue East High School gymnasium and the public is invited to attend. The festival will include over 400 vocal music…
