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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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, 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, 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 [...]
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 [...]
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, 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 [...]