La Vista News

BEHLEN AWARDED MITA EXPORTER OF THE YEAR May 30, 2012 Source: Behlen Mfg. Co. news release The Midwest International Trade Association recently named the winner of their annual Exporter of the Year award, and Behlen Mfg.

Residents of Papillion and La Vista will have a variety of events and readings programs to choose from both the Sump Memorial Library in Papillion and the La Vista Public Library with many beginning June 4. "It'll be crazy, fast and furious this summer, but I think the kids will really enjoy it," Youth Services Manager Cathy McMahon said.

Elizabeth J. Dum was reported missing by her family on May 24 after her vehicle was found abandoned near the Q Street off-ramp of Interstate 80.

South Sioux City, Neb., native John Douangdara is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in a section that includes the graves of at least 10 service members from Nebraska and western Iowa who were killed in either Afghanistan or Iraq.

Nathaniel Caauwe, a visual effects and cinematography veteran of films such as "The Avengers" and "Captain America," is making a documentary about a school in Uddamarry, India, founded to educate "untouchables." The school was founded after Nebraska teens raised $23,000 for the cause in 2003.

The Rev. Chris Evenson inspects the former Times printing press. His church, TriPointe Baptist of Omaha, is helping establish the TriPointe Coffee House in the former Times building in downtown Papillion.

Art McEnearney served on the La Vista City Council for more than 20 years and helped it grow.

Developers at the Nebraska Crossing outlet mall in Gretna announced Thursday the names of six retailers who will open stores in fall 2013.

The La Vista Municipal Pool, which will remain as-is for the time being after voters rejected a bond issue to replace it, is scheduled to be opened for the summer on Saturday.

The NBA legend and former Olympic basketball star died Saturday night in Omaha at age 75.

La Vista police were called to the Sinclair gas station on Park View Boulevard for a report of an armed robbery Friday morning.

From left, Hutong Sushi and Grill Manager Lee Wei and Owner Andy Chao cut the ribbon Thursday as Ralston Mayor Donald Groesser and La Vista Councilman Mike Crawford welcomed them to the area.

Randy and Karen Cahill will be honored with the Friends of La Vista Award for years of volunteering and participation in youth athletics, being highly active in the La Vista recreation department and founding the La Vista Panthers baseball association.

Mayor Sally McGuire finished last in Tuesday's primary. The election was held less than three weeks after State Auditor Mike Foley raised questions about a lack of oversight of city funds and questionable city expenses involving City Administrator Colleen Lawry, who was subsequently fired.

State Sen. Deb Fischer rode a wave of rural support to capture an upset victory for the Republican nomination for the Senate over two better-known opponents, Attorney General Jon Bruning and State Treasurer Don Stenberg.

Tom Markowsky, right, pins a badge on his son, TJ Markowski, on April 17, who became the newest La Vista police officer.

Mike Leach took a tour Wednesday afternoon through the Boys Town Hall of History.

Still, his stand also offers potential upsides, as it could energize parts of his base, particularly younger voters, and reassure liberal Democrats.

Securities America announced that Jeffrey Patterson and Rick Pucci have become registered representatives with Securities America Inc., an independent broker-dealer based in La Vista, Neb.

Rev. Chris Evenson inspects the former Times printing press. His church, TriPointe Baptist of Omaha, is helping establish the TriPointe Coffee House in the former Times building in downtown Papillion.