This Month in Bellevue History… May 1974, 1984, and 1994
These were just a few of the stories happening in Bellevue, Nebraska – 30 years, 40 years, and 50 years in our past.
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Offutt AFB through the years
55th Wing Public Affairs, OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. In February 1924, the Douglas County Reserve Officers Association proposed the Fort Crook landing field be named in honor of 1st Lt. Jarvis Offutt. Offutt was Omaha’s first World War I air casualty, who as a U.S. Army Air Service pilot, was killed in 1918 flying…
New Bellevue Crumbl Opens Today
At 8am this morning, Bellevue’s new Crumbl bakery officially opened for business. The store is located in Wolf Creek Plaza, at 10403 S 15th St, between popular franchises Chipotle and Starbucks. The store will be open Monday through Thursdays from 8am to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 8am to midnight. Crumbl is closed on…
2024 Summer Library Program Begins Soon
May is here and for the Children’s staff at Bellevue Public Library, that means Summer Library Program (SLP) planning! Summer READING Programs are wonderful, but they exclude the child who is not interested in reading. Bellevue Library chooses a different approach. The Children’s staff bring together books and activities and community, and package it up…
Thousands Compete in National Tournament of Champions this Weekend at Bellevue West
BELLEVUE, Neb. – More than 2,000 students from 250 schools across the nation will descend on Bellevue West High School from Friday until Sunday to compete in the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions (NIETOC) Speech competition. Students compete in some of the following categories.: A complete schedule can be found at nietoc.com. The Opening…
Annual Ride of Silence to be held May 15
The Bellevue Bicycle Club (BBC) will observe the International Ride of Silence on May 15th at 7:00 pm. This year marks the 22nd 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…
Mission and Logan Middle Schools Shine at Peru State Jazz Festival
On April 12, Peru State Bands hosted their annual Jazz Festival, a workshop-based performance opportunity to assist jazz ensembles in the region prepare for upcoming contests/concerts and to reinforce the excellent instruction provided by their middle and high school directors. This year’s festival included six groups: This event also included two performances by the Peru…
Bellevue’s Norwood to Compete in PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup
PGA HOPE Nebraska Veterans will travel to Louisville, KY to compete against Veterans from Across USA in a nine-hole golf match as part of the 2024 PGA Championship Activities. PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America, today announced that 12 teams consisting of four military Veterans and one PGA of America Golf Professional will compete in the 2024 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup…
Midlands Community Foundation Awards Grants Totaling $75,381
Midlands Community Foundation (MCF) has awarded grants totaling $75,381 to 21 non-profit organizations serving Sarpy and Cass counties including: The grants will support a variety of programs and initiatives in MCF’s areas of focus including arts, community and economic development, education, health, and human services. “MCF is thrilled to support these nonprofits and their projects…
Prom King and Queen Crowned at Bellevue East
Bellevue East High School’s Prom was held on Saturday, April 27th. Chieftain students celebrated at the Bellevue Berry Farm, with this year’s theme being Night Under the Lights. Kael Walker and Therese Chandler were crowned king and queen of the prom.
