Things to Know

Bellevue is a wonderful community there is a lot to know and learn. Please be sure and check out the Portraits of Bellevue the Official Guide to Bellevue and our Community Map. Using the menu to the right, you'll be able to look at job opportunities in the area, read local news in the news room, view bidding opportunities that may help you increase your business or see upcoming chamber and/or community events.

Top 5.5 things to know:

  • 1. Bellevue is the birthplace of Nebraska established in 1855
  • 2. Bellevue is home to Offutt Air Force Base home of the Fightn' Fifty-Fifth Wing, United States Strategic Command, Air Force Weather Agency, the Heartland of America Band and many more tenant units.
  • 3. Our schools are the best in the state check out the report card (http://reportcard.nde.state.ne.us)
  • 4. Lewis and Clark slept here…three times! Twice on the way up the river and once on the way home!
  • 5. We are growing roses everywhere and soon will be designated one of America's "Rose Cities."
  • 5.5 The people who call Bellevue home are truly caring, genuine friendly neighbors that love our safe and active community. We'd love to prove it to you!