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Bellevue’s Top Ten Stories of 2023
At the Bellevue Times, we just completed our second full year of publication through our iPhone/iPad App, our Andriod/Google Play App, and our Digital News Site. It was a year of tremendous growth with a 75% increase in the number of visitors and a 150% increase in the number of page views over 2022! Thanks…
Christmas Event Hands of Hope Marks 6th Year in the Hands of Bellevue Together
While talking with Bellevue Together leadership regarding the annual Hands of Hope Christmas event, two words that come to mind are respect and dignity. Story after story was shared regarding making sure siblings received a “roughly equal” amount of gifts and that donated items are, in most cases, new, not used. Exceptions to this include…
Thirst Tea Cafe Open for Business with Sushi Train Set to Roll into Town
Things are hopping near the intersection of Cornhusker and Ft Crook Rd S. A few weeks ago, a new business, Thirst Tea Cafe, opened up, and it will soon be followed by Bellevue’s first sushi train. Both businesses are a collaboration of multiple groups with some of the same investors in each group. The groups…
This Month in Bellevue History… December 1973, 1983, and 1993
These were just a few of the stories happening in Bellevue, Nebraska – 30 years, 40 years, and 50 years in our past.
Monster Dogs Partners with Sorties Tavern to Offer Gourmet Dogs During Winter and Beyond
Scott Hull was working a retail job at Omaha Steaks, and his wife, Alexis, was a case manager for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services when thoughts of owning their own business turned into serious discussions. Scott’s passion for food led them to the food service industry, eventually deciding to open a food…
Shop with a Cop Program Continues Holiday Tradition
December 11, 2023 – Bellevue, Neb. From 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on December 11th, local families will participate in Bellevue Police and Fire Department’s Holiday Heroes “Shop With a Cop” Program and will be meeting officers and firefighters to go shopping for Christmas gifts. Officers and firefighters will be volunteering their time to help…
Reading and Beyond in the Bellevue Library Children’s Department
By Michelle Bullock, Bellevue Public Library Children’s Librarian Bellevue Public Library’s children’s and family programs are more popular than ever and continue to evolve. The variety of programs available for families with children through grade 6 has increased and family participation has skyrocketed, indicating community enthusiasm. Early Literacy programs are geared toward families with children…
Last Month in Bellevue History… November 1973, 1983, and 1993
We had an article stuck in the chute from last month. It should have been posted in mid-November, but better late than never…..
Carey and Brian Hamilton to Receive Midlands Community Foundation’s 2023 Reflection Award
Dec. 5, 2023 – Midlands Community Foundation (MCF) is pleased to announce that Carey and Brian Hamilton will receive the Reflection Award at the organization’s 2024 Reflection Ball on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in LaVista. Each year MCF honors an individual or individuals who have contributed significantly to Sarpy and/or Cass…
High School Winter Varsity Sports Preview: Bellevue West
Bellevue West Winter Varsity Sports Preview for boys’ and girls’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ wrestling, bowling, and swimming/diving as provided by the coaches. Boys Basketball Season Outlook: I am looking forward to seeing what this group of returners can do this season. They know what being a member of the Bellevue West basketball team is…