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Chief Richardson Receives Community Hero Award
Columbus, IN – On Friday, May 10, the Heritage Fund Board of Directors pleasantly surprised Mike Richardson, the previous Columbus Police Chief, by presenting him with the Donald W. and Catherine G. Jurgemeyer Community Hero Award. This award recognizes and celebrates the contributions of everyday local heroes; those who have performed life-saving measures, come to the aid of another, or contributed to the safety, security and resiliency of our community. Mayor Mary Ferdon noted, “Chief Richardson has always displayed the characteristics of what we want in our law enforcement professionals. He’s caring, listens well, displays a willingness to learn and [...]
CRH to Host Access to Wellness
Discover a holistic approach to wellness at our exclusive event, Access to Wellness, brought to you by Mental Health Matters, Healthy Communities, and Columbus Parks & Rec at the Community F1rst Hub at NexusPark on May 9 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Engage with staff from CRH Healthy Communities, meet our Mental Health Matters Ambassadors, and more. There will be networking, snacks, and refreshments available along with tours of CRH medical offices where you can learn about health services and programs, as well as opportunities to learn about Columbus Parks & Rec's enriching activities and resources. Plus, seize the opportunity [...]
City Hall to Host Mobile Blood Drive
Columbus, IN — The City of Columbus is partnering with Versiti to host a mobile blood drive on Tuesday, May 28 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The mobile bus will be located in the City Hall parking lot at 123 Washington Street, Columbus. Your commitment to saving lives through blood donation is absolutely crucial, as hospitals and patients rely on the blood we collected to keep our community healthy. Click here to schedule an appointment.
City Closings for May
City offices will be closed Tuesday, May 7 for Election Day. All curbside collections will be on time, with no delays. Both Board of Public Works and City Council meetings have been moved to Monday, May 6. City offices will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. All curbside collections will be delayed by one day, with Friday's collections on Saturday, June 1. Check your pickup day here. Columbus City Utilities offices will also be closed both days. If you have a problem with your water or sewer service, please call 812-372-8861 and follow the prompts.
Law Enforcement Memorial Service
In commemoration of National Police Week, a memorial service to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty will be held on Friday, May 17th at 9:00 a.m. at the Public Safety Plaza near 2nd Street and Jackson Street in Columbus. During the thirty-minute ceremony, officers will honor the police officers and police canines who died in the line of duty during 2023. This year’s event will feature area law enforcement Honor Guards, bagpipers, a “21 gun” salute, and the playing of taps. The event is free and open to the public.
Community Health Needs Assessment
We need your input! Columbus Regional Health is doing a health status survey to find out how they can help improve community health and wellness in our region. If you live in Bartholomew County, Jackson County (zip code 47274) or Jennings County (zip code 47265), please take some time to complete the survey today! Complete your survey online by clicking on the following link: prcsurvey.com/begin/CRH2024CHNA They're also making calls to do this survey by phone, so please pick up if you get a call from Columbus Regional Health! See their website for more details: https://www.crh.org/community-foundation/healthy-communities
Nominations Open for William R. Laws Award, Art & Essay Contest
The Columbus Human Rights Department is currently accepting nominations for the William R. Laws Award, as well as entries for the Art & Essay Contest. William R. Laws Human Rights Award The Human Rights Commission seeks nominations from the public for the William R. Laws Human Rights Award at the beginning of the year. The recipient will be a member, a group of members from the community, or a community organization who have made a substantial contribution to the community of Columbus in any area(s) of human equality. Nomination Criteria The nominees for the Award should have made a [...]
Collecting Eclipse Glasses for Recycling
Columbus, IN – The City of Columbus will be collecting all gently used or new eclipse glasses to donate to organizations that distribute them to educators and schools in other locations across the globe to view the same once in a lifetime experience we had on Monday, April 8, 2024. In donating your gently used or new eclipse glasses, you are not only passing on the opportunity to witness an extraordinary natural phenomenon but also contributing to the education and wonderment of students and educators in different parts of the world. Your act of kindness will allow others to share [...]
United Way Resources
2024 Bartholomew Housing List - English 2024 Bartholomew Housing List - Spanish 2024 Help Is Here Brochure - English 2024 Help Is Here Brochure - Spanish
Housing Study Survey Open Through April 19
Columbus, IN – The City of Columbus is welcoming the community's participation in a housing study survey. This project is being led by the city's Community Development and Planning Departments. The two departments have set up an oversight team that selected RDG Planning & Design last fall. Together they have been meeting with several community groups and recently hosted a town hall meeting to gather input. The results of the study will be used to help the city assess the existing housing available, demographics and market demands, as well as help housing gaps and issues. Please click the appropriate link [...]