VIDEO: 2025 State of the City Address
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]