The City of Bellevue’s finances were applauded in its recent annual audit, presented to city council on Wednesday. The auditing form of Van Gorder, Walker & Company offered an “unqualified opinion” of the city’s financial operations. “And that’s the highest opinion that we give. It’s what we call a clean opinion,” said John Chamberlain, of […]
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Bellevue’s Financial Position is Solid, Auditor Reports
The City of Bellevue’s finances were applauded in its recent annual audit, presented to city council on Wednesday. The auditing form of Van Gorder, Walker & Company offered an “unqualified opinion” of the city’s financial operations. “And that’s the highest opinion that we give. It’s what we call a clean opinion,” said John Chamberlain, of […]
Bluegrass Music Fest Gets Go-Ahead for Second Year in Bellevue
Maysefest will return for a second year in Bellevue, the city council decided Wednesday night. Organizer Ben Haggerty spoke to the council Wednesday and requested an encore for the bluegrass music festival that debuted last year during Columbus Day Weekend. In 2014, the event will expand to two days. Haggerty said 2013’s budget ended up […]
Bluegrass Music Fest Gets Go-Ahead for Second Year in Bellevue
Maysefest will return for a second year in Bellevue, the city council decided Wednesday night. Organizer Ben Haggerty spoke to the council Wednesday and requested an encore for the bluegrass music festival that debuted last year during Columbus Day Weekend. In 2014, the event will expand to two days. Haggerty said 2013’s budget ended up […]
National Church Names Bellevue Nativity Procession Controversy Among Top 10 Stories of 2013
The national United Church of Christ listed a story out of Bellevue among its top ten in 2013. St. John United United Church of Christ became the new home of the city’s Nativity Scene when it moved from Nagle Park, a decision that was met with resistance by a group of residents. When the church’s […]
National Church Names Bellevue Nativity Procession Controversy Among Top 10 Stories of 2013
The national United Church of Christ listed a story out of Bellevue among its top ten in 2013. St. John United United Church of Christ became the new home of the city’s Nativity Scene when it moved from Nagle Park, a decision that was met with resistance by a group of residents. When the church’s […]
National Church Names Bellevue Nativity Procession Controversy Among Top 10 Stories of 2013
The national United Church of Christ listed a story out of Bellevue among its top ten in 2013. St. John United United Church of Christ became the new home of the city’s Nativity Scene when it moved from Nagle Park, a decision that was met with resistance by a group of residents. When the church’s […]
Police Seek Man Who Tried to Run Over Officer in Bellevue
Police in Bellevue are looking for a man they say nearly ran over an officer on Friday. The incident happened at the United Dairy Farmers on Fairfield Avenue. The suspect is identified as Mark A. Harp, 34, who is described as being 5’8″ with brown hair, blue eyes, and weighing roughly 175 pounds. If you […]
Police Seek Man Who Tried to Run Over Officer in Bellevue
Police in Bellevue are looking for a man they say nearly ran over an officer on Friday. The incident happened at the United Dairy Farmers on Fairfield Avenue. The suspect is identified as Mark A. Harp, 34, who is described as being 5’8″ with brown hair, blue eyes, and weighing roughly 175 pounds. If you […]
Party Source Now Employee-Owned
The Party Source in Bellevue is now employee-owned. Founder Ken Lewis said, “It’s been my dream all along to turn this company over to my employees who helped make The Party Source not just the largest beverage and alcohol store in the U.S., but one of the most successful and cutting edge operations as well,” […]

