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šŸŒ± Seven new acres in Bellevue could soon transform veteransā€™ housing options.

Bellevue, Nebraska Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Bellevue! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Seven new acres in Bellevue could soon transform veteransā€™ housing options.
  • How a Bellevue-based Guard unit helped shape an award-winning leader
  • Bellevue family mourns longtime Iowa farmer and bus driver Oscar Bales

Also on today's calendar: Trunk or Treat and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What's black & white and read all over? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy with a passing shower, temps: high: 68, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Some brightening, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ NAR Names Five 2026 Good Neighbor Award Winners, Each Receiving a $10,000 Grant (realestaterama.com) ā€” A national Realtorsā€™ award is helping bring a new veterans campus to Bellevue, where the 50 Mile March Foundation has bought seven acres for transitional tiny homes and recovery services. The group has already directed more than $800,000 to veteran nonprofits, and this new project could become a significant local support hub for former service members.
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ā€¢ Joseph Gillham Receives General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award (kbrx.com) ā€” A Nebraska Army National Guard captain recently earned the prestigious General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award for his work commanding a company in the 2-134th Infantry Regiment (Airborne) based out of Bellevue. The Oā€™Neill native now teaches ROTC at UNL, but his nationally recognized leadership reflects positively on the Bellevue unit and the broader Guard community in eastern Nebraska.
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ā€¢ Oscar Bales (ottumwaradio.com) ā€” Family and friends are remembering Oscar Levi Bales, an 89-year-old Iowa farmer and longtime school and coach bus driver whose daughter now lives in Bellevue. His life of service, travel, and community involvement will be honored at a November 6 graveside service in Davis County, with memorials supporting a local cancer foundation.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Thanksgiving meal.
    Free. At the Light House Cafe on Mission. In Bellevue. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DEyGtgpFz/ (Nextdoor Falcon Forest)
  • Happy Halloween, come on by!
    We're going all in with full-size treats. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Bellevue)
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Bellevue. Apply here.
  • Boys Town posted a job opening for Recreation Aide in Bellevue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellevue here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Ralston

  • Independent Dan Osborn outlines priorities in Nebraska U.S. Senate race (rapidcityjournal.com)
  • 5 businesses to compete for $21,250 in Council Bluffs business pitch contest (valleynewstoday.com)

Papillion

  • Papillion mayor race: Stubbe, Hunter outline priorities for growing city (3newsnow.com)
  • Papillion Police Department unveil renovated, expanded station with real-time crime center (3newsnow.com)
  • Best Roof Repair Contractors in Papillion Who Still Take the Small Jobs (breakingac.com)

Ok Bellevue! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What's black & white and read all over?" ā€” The Patch Newsletter! (Thank you Cat H. for sending it in!)
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