Mike Richardson to be City’s First Director of Security and Risk
Mayor Mary Ferdon announced today that Mike Richardson, current Chief of the Columbus Police Department, will be the first Director of Security and Risk, following his retirement later this spring. Richardson will begin his new [...]
Total Solar Eclipse Safety Information
Bartholomew County is expecting 50,000-200,000 visitors traveling here to view the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. There will be several events starting Friday, April 5 through Monday, April 8. What Should You Know? [...]
City Closings for January
City offices will be closed Monday, January 1 for New Year’s. All curbside collections will be one day delayed, with Friday pickups occurring on Saturday, January 6. Check your pickup day here. City offices will [...]
Columbus Municipal Airport Selects Marlon Blackwell Architects to Design New Air Traffic Control Tower
The new 100-foot-tall air traffic control tower will be funded by the FAA, Indiana Department of Transportation and the City of Columbus, and supported by Cummins Inc. Columbus, IN — The Columbus Municipal Airport has [...]
Mayor Lienhoop receives top state honor at Luncheon
On Friday, December 15th, Mayor Jim Lienhoop and David Hayward, City Engineer and Executive Director of Public Works, were given honors during the City of Columbus Holiday Luncheon. Mayor Lienhoop was honored on Friday with [...]
Robin Hilber announced as Director of Community Development
Mayor-Elect Mary Ferdon announced today that Robin Hilber will serve as Director of Community Development for the City of Columbus effective January 1, 2024. Hilber joined the City in 2016 and has most recently served [...]
Eric Frey to Join New City Administration
Mayor-Elect Mary Ferdon announced today that Eric Frey will serve as the Executive Director of Administration for the City of Columbus effective January 1, 2024. Supporting the Ferdon administration, Frey will oversee multiple city departments, [...]
Centerstone asking community to participate in survey
Centerstone wants to hear from you! Centerstone is currently working on gathering information to improve services and create a Community Needs Assessment. The survey is a place to provide feedback on community programs and services, [...]
Japan to Host the 38th Annual Ethnic Expo
Columbus, IN — Japan will be celebrated this year as the host country of the 38th annual Ethnic Expo presented by First Financial Bank in downtown Columbus. The two-day festival, which fosters understanding and an [...]
