City of Columbus Launches Dual Effort to Advance Transformational Downtown Development
The City of Columbus, Indiana, in partnership with the Columbus Capital Foundation (CCF), has issued a coordinated Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and a Request for Information (RFI) to accelerate transformative downtown redevelopment initiatives aligned with [...]
Department of Public Works Opens New Arcadia Drive Facility
The Columbus Department of Public Works officially opened its new Arcadia Drive facility on May 20, drawing an estimated 230 residents, city employees and local officials for a ribbon‑cutting ceremony held during National Public [...]
City Closings for June
All city offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth. Curbside collections will be on schedule with no delays. Check your pickup day here. Columbus City Utilities offices will also be closed. If [...]
German Dignitary Visits with Mayor, Talks of Economic and Cultural Ties
Columbus, Indiana — The City of Columbus welcomed Christina Wegelein, Minister Counselor/Political Affairs from the German embassy in Washington D.C., for a visit focused on exploring Columbus’s role as a global hub for industry and innovation, [...]
Columbus Encampment Task Force Honored as United Way of Bartholomew County’s Advocate of the Year
Members of the City of Columbus Encampment Task Force pose for a photo after being presented with the United Way of Bartholomew County’s Advocate of the Year Award during the United Way’s Annual meeting [...]
City of Columbus Encourages Residents to Participate in Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Columbus, IN — The city of Columbus encourages residents, businesses, and organizations to participate in Indiana’s statewide tornado drill on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, as part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Columbus City Hall will [...]
Flood Information March 2026
Columbus, IN — Update - 03.09.2026 12:00 pm All Flood Warnings in the County have expired. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Bartholomew County locations that are impacted by flooding include: 3/9/26 – 3:00 PM Update Only a couple [...]
Forward – 2026 State of the City Address
Columbus, IN —The 2026 State of the City Address is now available to watch online. This annual address provided an overview of the City’s accomplishments over the past year, highlight current initiatives, and outline priorities for the year ahead.
Update: Water Services Restored After Water Main Break Downtown
Columbus, IN – Update: 01.30.2026 -9:00 pm Columbus City Utilities (CCU) has announced that water services have been restored following a water main break that occurred late hours of Thursday at the intersection of 7th [...]
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