Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments

The rich and diverse history and heritage of Nebraska, as told through its often-secluded historical monuments and markers, is the subject of a presentation at the Columbus Public Library on Saturday, May 8, at 2 p.m.

“Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments” by historian Jeff Barnes, is a comprehensive guide to Nebraska’s earliest historical markers. Drawing from personal site visits and photographs from across our beau...

Pawnee Plunge Opening Day

The Pawnee Plunge Water Park will open for the 2021 summer season on Memorial Day – Monday, May 31st.

The Plunge will be open seven days a week from 12 Noon to 8 p.m.   Come Splash ‘n Play the Pawnee Plunge Way!

Columbus Area Transit Taking Saturday Rides

Columbus Area Transit will once again be available for Saturday rides beginning May 1, 2021. Hours for pickups on Saturdays will be 11:30 am – 3:30 pm.

For more information and for reservations, please call 402-564-9293.

15th Street from 10th to 23rd Avenue - Water Main and Pavement Reconstruction

Scheduled to begin on Monday, April 26, 2021 is reconstruction of the curbs and gutters, pavement patching, and sidewalk ramps on 15th Street between 10th and 23rd Avenues.

Water main replacement is scheduled to begin in about one month, followed by an asphalt overlay in early fall.  The entire project is scheduled for completion in October 2021.  15^th Street will remain open for through traffic with partia...

Broadcast of City Council Meetings

The City of Columbus will live stream all future City Council and Committee of the Whole meetings on our YouTube Channel and Facebook page.

Anyone interested in viewing the meetings can find links to our pages at: https://www.columbusne.us/618/City-Meetings. 

Spectrum recently informed the City that they would not be providing a public access to the City as they have for the past seve...

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.

Parks and Recreation Newsletter

Welcome to Spring Columbus! Follow the link below to visit our new Spring/Summer Newsletter. There is important information in there regarding Summer Aquatics, Bark Park and upcoming Events in the City Parks. 

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Water Safety

Water Safety Tips for Summer!

Learn to swim

Swimming Lesson Save Lives.™ The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. This includes both adults and children. Note: The American Academy of Pediatrics now s...

Upcoming Summer Events

The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department has a ton of FUN activities planned for this spring and summer. Start April off with 30 Miles Your Way! This is great event where you accumulate 30 miles however you see fit. You can bike, run, walk or swim. Wi...

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