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šŸŒ± How a $2.89 million grant will upgrade Bellevue school buildings.

Bellevue, Nebraska Patch AM: a 5 min read

Coffee in hand, Bellevue? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $2.89 million grant will upgrade Bellevue school buildings.
  • How to reserve a quiet, Wi-Fi-ready study room in Bellevue
  • How Bellevue University grew from local college to national online leader

Also on today's calendar: 43rd Annual Creighton University School of Medicine Walk for Wishes 5K and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy, hot; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 59 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Fischer, Ricketts Applaud Grant Funding for Bellevue Public Schools (chadronradio.com) ā€” Bellevue Public Schools are set to receive a $2.89 million federal grant to upgrade facilities serving students connected to Offutt Air Force Base and others across 12 district sites. The funding will target safety systems, ADA accessibility, health-code compliance, and general repairs, aiming to improve daily learning conditions for Bellevue families and military children.
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2. Quiet Space, Free Wi-Fi: Study Rooms Available at Bellevue Public Library (bellevuetimes.com) ā€” If you need a quiet, Wi-Fi-equipped spot to work or study in Bellevue, the public library now offers reservable study rooms for individuals and small groups. Residents 14 and older can book up to four hours, bring light snacks and drinks with lids, and either reserve a room a week in advance or try for a walk-in slot at the circulation desk.
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3. Governor Pillen Honors Bellevue University's 60 Years (bellevue.edu) ā€” Bellevue residents may be interested to know the governor has formally recognized Bellevue Universityā€™s 60 years of educating working adults, military-connected learners, and career-focused students. The piece highlights the universityā€™s growth from a small local college to a nationally serving institution, its early move into online degrees, and its ongoing partnerships with employers and the military community.
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4. Game and Parks releasing rainbow trout this fall in local ponds, lakes (kgfw.com) ā€” Kramer Lake at American Heroes Park in Bellevue is scheduled to receive 2,000 rainbow trout the week of October 12, giving local anglers a prime fall fishing opportunity close to home. The statewide stocking program focuses on easily accessible community waters, so Bellevue residents can plan ahead, grab a permit, and enjoy cooler-weather fishing without traveling far.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Round 5 and 6 with a praying mantis.
    I was doing a cleanup and came across these 2 gems. When I saw this grey colored Carolina mantis .I thought it might be at the end of its lifeā€¦ (Nextdoor Golden Hills)
  • Question for those who live in Normandy hills neighborhood in Bellevue:
    Is the one, single entrance into the neighborhood a big point of contentions? Have you had many times where it has caused issues for you? Is theā€¦ (Nextdoor Tregaron)
  • Dialysis Clinic, Inc. posted a job opening for Unit Clerk in Bellevue. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager TB35289-CORNHUSKER in Bellevue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellevue here.

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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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