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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 [...]
Columbus Police Department Veteran Appointed as Chief of Police
Columbus, Indiana - Mayor Mary Ferdon announced today Deputy Chief Steve Norman, has been appointed the next Chief of Police for the Columbus Police Department (CPD). Norman will officially take office on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, following his swearing-in ceremony at the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting at Columbus City Hall. "I am pleased to announce the appointment of our next Chief of Police. His dedication to serving our community, his integrity, and his leadership skills make him the perfect fit for this role.” Mayor Ferdon continued, “I have no doubt that under Chief Norman’s guidance, the Columbus [...]
Housing Town Hall Meeting
Columbus, Indiana – A housing town hall meeting will be held in Cal Brand Meeting Hall on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. This meeting is open to the public. Topics to be discussed include: If you moved/retired to the area, why? What type of housing are you interested in seeing? What are the challenges to housing? What new housing products do you think would be successful in Columbus? What would your ideal neighborhood look like? For more info click here.
City of Columbus Announces Opening of CRH Wellness Clinic for City Employees
Mayor Mary Ferdon announced the Thursday, February 29th, 2024 opening of Employer Health Partners (EHP) Clinic at NexusPark, which will see City of Columbus employees, their spouses and dependents on the city SIHO Healthcare Plan, as well as city retirees and their dependents on city insurance. “This collaboration with Columbus Regional Health (CRH) will benefit our employees, the taxpayers and the community. The clinic was made possible with the expanded medical office space in NexusPark,” said Mayor Ferdon. The clinic, as a wellness solution offered in partnership with Columbus Regional Health, will improve the health and wellness of the City’s [...]
Addressing City Council on Non-Agenda Topics – Sign Up Form
To address the City Council on non-agenda topics during their next meeting, please fill out the form below. Your name will be added to the list in the order in which they are received. City Council meets twice per month. To see the upcoming meeting dates, check the calendar.
City Closings for March
City offices will be closed Friday, March 29 for Good Friday. All curbside collections will be on time, with no delays. Check your pickup day here. Columbus City Utilities offices will also be closed. If you have a problem with your water or sewer service, please call 812-372-8861 and follow the prompts.