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City of Columbus Launches CHIP 2.0 Program to Support Local Homeowners

Columbus, In — The city of Columbus is proud to announce the launch of the Columbus Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) 2.0, a new initiative aimed at supporting local homeownership for low- to moderate-income families in need of essential home improvements. The city is investing $500,000 for the program and is now open for applications, concluding [...]

2025-05-08T17:00:18-04:00May 8th, 2025|News|

Bike to Work Day

Columbus, IN — The city if Columbus Engineering Department is excited to announce the return of Bike to Work Day, an event enjoyed by cycling enthusiasts and community members alike. This year, the event will take place on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, with an alternative date set for Thursday, May 15th, 2025, in case of [...]

2025-04-30T11:43:46-04:00April 30th, 2025|News|

City of Columbus Offers New Incentive Program to Increase Housing Stock

Columbus, IN — The city of Columbus is launching an initiative aimed at increasing the availability of low to moderate-income single-family housing within the community. The PACT (Providing Affordable Construction and Transformation) program will offer subsidies to encourage new home builders to demolish substandard or dilapidated buildings while creating fresh housing stock. The city has [...]

2025-04-29T11:27:13-04:00April 29th, 2025|News|

City Closings for May

All city offices will also be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. All curbside collections will be one day behind, with Friday's collections occurring on Saturday, May 31. Check your pickup day here. Columbus City Utilities offices will also be closed on May 26. If you have a problem with your water or [...]

2025-04-29T10:48:02-04:00April 29th, 2025|News|

Information On Upcoming L&I Railroad Crossing Repairs in Columbus

Columbus, IN — Update: Due to flooding in the area Legacy Excavating, LLC has reschedule on of the scheduled repair location dates for the Louisville & Indiana (L&I) Railroad Company line . In addition, INDOT has announced that plans to close State Road (SR) 46 westbound to replace the railroad crossing on 3rd Street. The [...]

2025-04-11T12:13:11-04:00April 11th, 2025|News|

Report Flood Damage

If your home or business sustained damage from the flooding beginning April 2, please report it to Emergency Management by calling 812-379-1680, or through 211. Damage reporting is active for Bartholomew County. Individuals can visit in211.org and click on Damage Reporting to submit a report. You may also dial 211, or call 866-211-9966, Monday-Friday, 7 [...]

2025-04-10T09:17:58-04:00April 10th, 2025|News|

Severe Weather Information

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|