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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|

Columbus Redevelopment Commission Names Mikala Brown as New Assistant Director

Columbus, IN –The City of Columbus Redevelopment Commission is delighted to announce that Mikala Brown has been promoted to the position of Redevelopment Assistant Director, effective January 1, 2025. A native of Hope, Indiana, Brown graduated in 2017 from Indiana University Purdue University Columbus, where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business, concentrating in Management [...]

2024-12-20T08:08:09-05:00December 31st, 2024|News|

THE GUARDIAN: From brutalist school to space-age church: the architectural oasis deep in Trump country

via The Guardian Columbus, Indiana, is a mecca of modernism that still embodies the progressive ideals of its founders and star designers. Our writer explores ‘the Athens of the prairie’ Oliver Wainwright Imagine growing up in a place where every stage of your life was framed by the best architecture of its day. You start [...]

2024-12-09T15:58:54-05:00December 9th, 2024|News|

READI 2.0 to Fuel NexusPark Expansion in Columbus, Bolstering the Region as a Destination for Health, Wellness and Sports Tourism

COLUMBUS, IN – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced today that Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative 2.0 (READI 2.0) projects are officially moving forward in south central Indiana with the expansion of NexusPark, a health, wellness and recreation facility dedicated to improving the lives of Hoosiers in Columbus and the surrounding communities. Governor Eric [...]

2024-09-12T11:00:43-04:00September 12th, 2024|News|

Columbus Housing Study and Needs Assessment Final Report Meeting Set

Columbus, IN - The City of Columbus is set to present the final report on the Columbus Housing Study and Needs Assessment on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the Cal Brand Meeting Hall at City Hall, featuring insights from the consulting firm RDG Planning and Design. Following the [...]

2024-09-12T11:14:03-04:00September 12th, 2024|News|

City of Columbus Welcomes Matthew Dudukovich as New Director of Transportation

Columbus, IN – The city of Columbus is excited to announce the appointment of Matthew Dudukovich as the new Director of Transportation. Bringing with him nearly 30 years of experience in human resources within Fortune 500 companies, Matthew is poised to drive innovation and excellence in our transportation division. Matthew Dudukovich's career is marked by [...]

2024-08-21T18:06:34-04:00August 21st, 2024|News|

Columbus Fire Department Plans Dedication of New Fire Engine

Columbus, IN - The Columbus Fire Department is proud to announce the arrival of a new firefighting engine. With great pride and commitment from the City of Columbus to provide the highest quality of fire service, we would like to invite the community to participate in a brief ceremony to welcome your new Fire Engine [...]

2024-07-24T10:20:27-04:00July 24th, 2024|News|

Cooling Center Open Monday, July 15, 2024

Columbus, IN – Donner Center will be open and staffed on Monday, July 15 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm . Crates will be available from Columbus Animal Care for those that have animals. Animals will not be allowed to run free, unless they are a service animal. According to the National Weather Service, an [...]

2024-07-12T16:15:18-04:00July 12th, 2024|News|