Steve Kucirek, owner of The Alley, provided a recent update on the progression of the renovation of the former Leopard Lanes. He invited several stakeholders to The Alley for a walk-through including Bellevue Mayor Rusty Hike, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce President Diane Bruce, Westside State Bank CFO Heath Paulsen, and representatives from the Greater Omaha-Area…
July 6, 2023 – Bellevue, Neb. The city of Bellevue, Nebraska and the Bellevue Public Library held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new public library located on Longo Drive in the Bellevue Professional Building. It was a symbolic groundbreaking as work has begun on the new facility earlier than originally expected. The new library is…
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…
The ten stories listed below had the most views and interactions over the course of 2022. The stories vary widely in subject matter – from remembrances and redevelopment to The Queen and The Speedster. The thread that ties them all together is that all have some connection to Bellevue. Number 10 Remembering Paul Hartnett and…
The saying “It’s been a long time coming” doesn’t seem to quite do it justice. Many residents in the community remember calls for Olde Towne revitalization for more than 20 years. The wait may soon be over. In a press conference on Thursday, Bellevue Mayor Rusty Hike, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Michelle…
Nothing is guaranteed, and the passing of Councilman Stinson reminds us of that. Bob’s service to Bellevue was remarkable, with 26 years in the BPD and 19 years with the BVFD. His professionalism on the council and his concern for our citizens made us all better, and he is truly missed. • • • •…
Bellevue City Councilman Bob Stinson passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Stinson was a well-respected and admired public servant, having worked for the Parks Department before becoming a Bellevue Police Officer. He also volunteered as a Bellevue Firefighter for many years and, most recently, was completing his first four-year term as Bellevue City Councilman…
