Tea Day Highlights
Big Crowds, Big Heat: Celebrate 250 Tea Day Highlights Community Spirit Columbus’ Celebrate 250 continued Monday with Tea Day, drawing thousands of visitors to the former [...]
Celebrate 250 Kicks Off
American Revolution Day kicked off Columbus, Indiana’s Celebrate 250 celebration with hands‑on history, community spirit, and plenty of summertime [...]
City of Columbus Launches Dual Effort to Advance Transformational Downtown Development
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 the Columbus Downtown 2030 Strategic Plan. The two initiatives [...]
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 Works Week. Rainy weather didn’t deter attendees, who gathered to hear remarks from Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon, Public Works Director [...]
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, its economic partnerships, and the promotion of cultural exchange. Kent Anderson, a member of the Columbus City Council with strong [...]
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 at The Commons in Columbus, Indiana, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.Mike Wolanin | City of Columbus Columbus, Indiana — Wednesday, [...]
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 be participating in the drill. Other city facilities have been encouraged to participate as well. The drill is scheduled for [...]
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 of roads remain closed at this time as well as the parks and People Trails. These closures are due to [...]
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 and Franklin Streets. Franklin Street at the intersection of 7th and Franklin will be open Saturday morning for traffic, but [...]