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Bellevue Public Library Adds New Drive-Thru Services
by Clair LaCosse, Bellevue Library Circulation Manager The Bellevue Public Library’s new location at 2206 Longo Drive has two drive-thru services. The drive-thru materials return box allows patrons to drop off books, DVDs, and other materials without leaving their vehicles and under the protection of the overhang. Materials can be returned during or after business…
BPS Unveils Frank Kumor Career Center to the Public
After nearly ten years in planning and five years under construction, the Frank Kumor Career Center was unveiled to the public today at an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by over 300 people. The event marked Bellevue’s second major open house over the last ten days, showcasing major renovations to existing buildings. Last week,…
Lied Center Craft Fair, One of the Biggest in the Metro, Expands to New Heights this Saturday
Complete List of Vendors Included Below The annual Lied Activity Center Fall Craft Fair is set for this Saturday, October 12th, from 9am-3pm. The craft fair has grown each year for the past 8 years and is the largest craft fair in Sarpy County. Craft fair organizers have made a huge leap this year, expanding…
Bellevue East High School Presents 2024 Homecoming Court
Homecoming week started today at Bellevue East. The Annual Bellevue East Homecoming Parade will be on Tuesday, October 8th at 6:30 p.m. The parade will line up on Bert Murphy Blvd and proceed north on Lincoln Rd, to High School Dr, and into the stadium for a pep rally. There will be music, candy, and…
Bellevue West Presents 2024 Homecoming Court
Festivities start today as Bellevue West celebrates Homecoming 2024. This Thursday, October 10, the football team takes the field against Lincoln Southwest at 7:00pm. The Homecoming dance is Friday, October 11, from 7pm-10pm at Bellevue West. The 2024 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned that evening. / Photo by Kelsey Long /
BPS Frank Kumor Career Center Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Next Week
Press Release from Bellevue Public Schools – Bellevue, Nebraska The Bellevue Public Schools Board of Education and Dr. Jeff Rippe would like to invite the public to the grand opening, dedication, and open house for the Frank Kumor Career Center. Mr. Frank Kumor was a trustee on the Bellevue Board of Education and Bellevue Public…
Bellevue Chamber Gala a Game Changer
The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce hosted the ‘Game Changer’ Gala last night at the Beardmore Event Center. Over 200 people attended, including many local business owners and nonprofit leadership. “The name Game Changer holds a couple of different meanings for us,” Bellevue Chamber President and CEO Diane Bruce said. “Business owners know that things happen,…
New Bellevue Public Library Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
After nearly fifty years of living on Lincoln Road, the Bellevue Public Library has moved to Longo Drive, just east of the intersection of Cornhusker Road and Fort Crook Road South. Hundreds of people showed up today for the official ribbon-cutting and open house for the new library. “Love the light!” was a phrase heard…
2024 Best of Bellevue ‘Spirit of Bellevue’ Winners Recognized
The people have spoken, the results are in, and the 2024 recipients of the Best of Bellevue awards have been announced. A complete list of winners and contest rules is posted on the Best of Bellevue website. More than twenty businesses, organizations, and individuals were voted “Best of” this year for the first time, including Five…
Get to Know Your 2024 Bellevue Board of Education Candidates
In Sarpy County, early voter ballots will be mailed out beginning September 30th. To help you get to know the candidates before you vote, we asked the six individuals running for Bellevue Public Schools Board of Education three questions. Each candidate was asked the same questions, and their answers are provided below. On the ballot,…