Author Fair

Make plans to attend our annual Author Fair on Saturday, June 4th at 2:00 PM in the United Methodist Church (2710 14th St.).

Local author Tasha Hacket will be our keynote speaker. So far this year, we have EIGHTEEN authors participating. Each one will have a booth to sell and present their books. We will have a wonderful full house of authors, and the genres they write about co...

Charlie W. Louis Fire Station Project

Yesterday, 19 May 2022, the City of Columbus and the Columbus Fire Department turned over the Charlie W. Louis Station located at 424 8th Street, to BD Construction for them to begin the renovation and addition project.

The project is expected to take approximately one year and will increase living space, update interior furnishings and finishes as well as provide living quarters for four personnel. Once completed this station will allow for additional staffing of fire a...

Structure Fire

The Columbus Fire Department has issued the following Press Release.

20 May 2022Yesterday evening at approximately 08:20PM, the Columbus Fire Department was alerted for a residential structure fire in the 1600 block of 12th Street. While en route, crews were notified that there were victims reported to be trapped. Upon arr...

Observance of Memorial Day

Some City of Columbus departments will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022.

• The Columbus Area Transit (CAT), the Columbus Police Department Lobby & front desk, the Columbus Community Center, and all departments located in City Hall will be closed Monday, May 30, 2022.  
• The Columbus Public Library will be closed both ...

Hwy 81 / 30 Right of Way Improvements

The Nebraska Department of Transportation has issued the following Press Release.

Hwy 81 / 30 R.O.W. Improvements, Permit # 0-52508    May 16, 2022 (Norfolk, Neb.) — Weather permitting, construction work is scheduled to begin on May 23, 2022, in Columbus on Hwy US 81 / 30, at reference posts 378+93 to 378+95...

Downtown Plan Open House - Join the Conversation!

The City of Columbus is developing a plan to guide the growth and reinvestment in the downtown district. The Plan must reflect the ideas, aspirations, and values of the community and its residents - for this, we need you to join the conversation!

WHAT:    A Community Open HouseABOUT:  The Downtown Revitalization PlanWHEN:   Tuesday, May 24th, at 6 PMWHERE: Henry on 11th               &nb...

16th Street and 24th Avenue Intersection Temporary Closure

The Kramer Education Center site work contractor has informed the city of a temporary lane closure scheduled to start on Monday, May 16th, for utility and pavement reconstruction.

The westbound (north) lane of 16th Street, at the intersection of 24th Avenue, will be closed for approximately three weeks.  One lane of traffic on the south lane of 16th Street will be maintained throughout the work.

Community Building Project Construction Impacts Roadway Closures, Lane Restrictions, and Parking Lot

The Community Building Project is moving into the next phase, which requires
some roadway closures, lane restrictions, and parking lot closures in and around
the site in downtown Columbus.

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