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Bowling on the Brink as Construction Continues Inside The Alley
Let’s begin with the answer to one of the most asked questions in Bellevue since last October, when it was revealed that the former Leopard Lanes bowling alley had been purchased by Steve Kucirek – who had big plans to both renovate and innovate the existing location. Demolition and renovation are coming along quicker than…
West Grad Enters the Shark Tank this Friday
This Friday, March 17th, Bellevue West graduate Jeremy Carlson will be appearing on the popular TV show Shark Tank to pitch his revolutionary idea “Crispý Cones”. Carlson graduated from West in 2015 and he will appear on the show along with his wife, Kaitlyn. After his graduation from Bellevue West, Carlson went on a two-year church…
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce Back in Business
Diane Bruce Named Interim President The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that Diane Bruce will officially be serving as Interim Chamber President. This announcement comes after a period of uncertainty amid the resignation of former Chamber President Michelle Andahl. Chamber operations abruptly stopped in December of 2022 and many current members were encouraged to…
Darling Ingredients Announces Planned Expansion of Bellevue Plant
Irving, Texas – Feb 14, 2023 Darling Ingredients Inc., the world’s leading company turning food waste into sustainable products and producer of renewable energy, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Cattlemen’s Heritage Beef Company to purchase the off-take from its planned 2,000-head per day beef-processing facility in Mills County, Iowa. Darling Ingredients…
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce suspends programming in wake of woes with tax-exempt status
By: Cindy Gonzalez, Nebraska Examiner – January 5, 2023 BELLEVUE, Nebraska — Programs have been suspended at the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce & Community as the agency tries to regain tax-exempt status, which it lost a decade ago for failure to properly file federal tax forms. Chamber president and CEO Michelle Andahl this week announced her departure…
Light House Cafe Serves Up Heavenly Waffles with Unique Model
The newest arrival to Bellevue’s ever-evolving food scene is The Light House Cafe, located in the recently named Frontier District of Olde Towne. Their gradually expanding menu offers a hearty selection of coffee, breakfast staples such as biscuits and gravy and omelets, “Heavenly Waffles”, and healthy yogurt and granola parfaits. They had a soft opening…
Bellevue’s Omaha Bakery Standing Strong as Business-as-Usual is Anything But
Welcome to the second in a series of stories featuring different businesses that have relocated to Bellevue over the past year. Different business owners share the reasons behind their decision to relocate, how they ultimately chose Bellevue, and their experiences with the Bellevue community. ● ● ● ● ● Omaha Bakery owner Michelle Kaiser came…
Chocolat Abeille Experiences Exponential Growth After Move to Bellevue
Welcome to the first in a series of stories featuring different businesses that have relocated to Bellevue over the past year. Different business owners share the reasons behind their decision to relocate, how they ultimately chose Bellevue, and their experiences with the Bellevue community. ● ● ● ● ● Chocolat Abeille owner Tina Tweedy faced…
Dan’s Custom Sawmill a Hidden Gem in Bellevue
Located just a few blocks away from one of the busiest intersections in all of Sarpy County, Dan’s Custom Sawmill & Lumber is a local business many have probably driven by hundreds of times without realizing it. Part of the reason may be because the business is located on the backside of their property. Another…
Two Years Later: Bellevue Restaurants Wrestle with Continued Challenges
The restaurant business has always been filled with a variety of hardships. However, during the past two years, restaurants across the nation have experienced a growing number of challenges. We spoke to many locals in the restaurant business, including the owners of Roma’s Italian Restaurant, Golden Bowl, and The Bánh Mì Shop, to find out…