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Friday, April 11, 2025 11:45 am Roads Closed: Water Street - remains closed for repairs from a partial washout of the roadway. Parks: Mill Race Park Noblitt Park Heflen Park     Sunday, April 6, 2025 City of Columbus Office Will Remain Open as Scheduled Columbus, IN – The city of Columbus, Indiana [...]

2025-04-11T12:14:30-04:00April 2nd, 2025|News|

Columbus Fire Department Boosts Inspection Personnel

Columbus, IN — The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) adds an additional Fire Inspector within the department’s Fire Investigation and Inspection Division. Drew Baldwin becomes the department’s first civilian Fire Inspector and will join the department’s two sworn inspectors to conduct fire and life safety building inspections within the city. Baldwin, 31, joined CFD on March [...]

2025-03-26T16:19:28-04:00March 26th, 2025|News|

Columbus City Cemetery Clean Up

Columbus, IN - Columbus City Cemetery, south of Donner Park, is scheduled for spring clean-up on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.  Those who have family plots in the Cemetery are asked to pick-up any items that they wish to save by Monday, March 31st.  Parks Department personnel will remove and discard worn and out-of-season decorations that [...]

2025-03-20T15:53:05-04:00March 20th, 2025|News|

Yard Waste Collections Starts Monday, March 17

Columbus, IN — The Department of Public Works will start yard waste collection starting Monday, March 17, 2025. Yard waste toters are collected on a weekly basis, the same day as your trash pickup. This program is intended for the disposal of common green yard wastes such as grass clippings, weeds, leaves, and flowers. For more [...]

2025-03-11T16:56:55-04:00March 11th, 2025|News|

City of Columbus Awarded $1,500,000 Through Community Crossings Matching Grant Program

Columbus, IN –The city of Columbus is excited to share that it has received $1,500,000 in matching funds from the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) through the Community Crossings Matching Grant program. These funds will be allocated to enhance over 5.6 miles of roads within the city. Initiated in 2016, the Community Crossings Matching Grant [...]

2025-03-06T13:48:02-05:00March 6th, 2025|News|

Jim Hartsook Appointed New Director of Information Technology

Columbus, IN – The City of Columbus is pleased to announce Jim Hartsook as the new Director of Information Technology. With an extensive background in managing and leading IT initiatives, Jim brings a wealth of experience that will greatly contribute to the technological advancement of the city. He will begin his new role at the [...]

2025-01-30T12:14:24-05:00February 1st, 2025|News|

Mayor Mary Ferdon to Give State of the City Address

Mayor Mary Ferdon will give her State of the City Address, titled "Gratitude," on February 19, at Circle K Fieldhouse at NexusPark. Doors will open at 5:30 pm, with remarks beginning at 6 pm. For those unable to attend in person, the State of the City Address will be broadcasted live on the city's [...]

2025-02-19T10:39:16-05:00January 31st, 2025|News|

Honoring Our Heroes on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Columbus, IN — Today, on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated officers of the Columbus Police Department. Your unwavering commitment to keeping our community safe does not go unnoticed. Every day, you put yourselves on the front lines, facing challenges with courage and [...]

2025-01-09T15:26:49-05:00January 9th, 2025|News|

Columbus 28th Annual MLK Day Breakfast

Columbus, IN — The Columbus Annual MLK Day Breakfast is scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Commons. There is no admission fee, and attendees can enjoy a complimentary hot buffet breakfast starting at 7:00 am. The Columbus 28th Annual MLK Day committee warmly invites the community to join the program, themed “All-In: It’s [...]

2025-01-07T13:25:57-05:00January 7th, 2025|News|