Author Archives: Ryan

10th Anniversary of Victory Heights Blog

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Ryan

April 5th, 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of the Victory Heights Blog. It originally started when my wife left me a note one morning that read, “You should start a neighborhood blog.” So I did! It was first hosted on … Continue reading →

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Victory Heights April Events Calendar

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Ryan

Here are things happening in and around Victory Heights this month: Saturday, April 9: Windermere’s annual FREE shredding and electronics recycling event,10am to 2pm in the front courtyard of Broadview-Thomson K-8 School (13052 Greenwood Ave N.)– This is a FREE … Continue reading →

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Get Involved In Victory Heights

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Ryan

As we move into nicer weather and hopefully past pandemic restrictions, the Victory Heights Community Council is gearing up for another productive year, but we need your help. Read the minutes of our March community council meeting. For the first … Continue reading →

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Lake City Way Apartment Fire Draws 22 Response Units to Victory Heights

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Ryan

A fire Sunday night at an apartment complex in the 10200 block of Lake City Way drew 22 response units including two hook-and-ladder trucks. Lake City Way was closed between NE 100th Street and NE 104th, forcing cars to divert … Continue reading →

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Community Council President Ben Cober Resigns, Elections Coming

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Ryan

At the February meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council this week, President Ben Cober reluctantly announced he would be resigning at the end of the month. Read the complete minutes of the February meeting. Ben, who had been renting … Continue reading →

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Victory Heights Event Calendar

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Ryan

Here are some events in and around Victory Heights in the next few weeks that you might be interested in. Read the complete minutes from our January Community Council Meeting. Sunday, January 23rd: A free walk-in, no appointment necessary Covid … Continue reading →

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Schedule Changes This Week

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Ryan

This month, the Victory Heights Community Council is moving its meetings to the 3rd Monday of the month, rather than the usual Tuesday. This was after a poll was conducted and is on an experimental basis for the time being … Continue reading →

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Disaster Ready in 2022

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Ryan

A longtime educator, and your Victory Heights neighbor, Ann Forrest would like to help those around her be prepared for a disaster.  This series of 30-minute classes (2 topics each) breaks down the process into manageable steps.  Increase your peace-of-mind … Continue reading →

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Seven New Units Coming To South Victory Heights

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Ryan

A notice for developing a vacant lot at the bottom of NE 100th Street just west of Lake City Way says seven three-story residences are to be built. Located next to AirMark, the lot, that has been empty for years, … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread House Kits

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Ryan

This year again we are doing the Gingerbread House project, lovingly made by community members in Victory Heights! Your kit comes with four walls and a peaked roof, an assortment of candies, and icing for decoration.  The house is decorated … Continue reading →

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