Author Visit- Jo Virden

On Saturday, August 26^th at 2:00 PM, an author is visiting us from Colorado. Jo Virden grew up in a small town in Nebraska and her book is written in that setting. Jo Virden will tell us how she came about writing the novel “My Darling Dorothy&a...Read on...

Shades of Blue in America

On Wednesday, August 23^rd at 7:00 PM, Joey Leone and his band from Vermont will be coming to our library to perform “Shades of Blue in America”. Joey Leone is a prolific blues guitar player and music historian. He will present...Read on...

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Library/Cultural Arts Center Opinion Survey

Please help the City of Columbus improve the Library/Cultural Arts Center project by taking this anonymous survey!

Foot Golf Kick-Off Event

The City of Columbus and the Columbus Area Sports and Activities Council will be hosting a “Foot Golf Kick-Off” at Van Berg Golf Course on August 26 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

During the event, people of all ages are invited to try out Foot Golf for $5.00 per round. Participants may use their own #5 soccer ball or rent one at the clubhouse for $3.00. Free food will be available during the event to players. Players under age ...Read on...

Aquatic Center Closed August 20

The Columbus Aquatic Center will be closed on Sunday, August 20, 2017, due to staff involvement with Columbus Days. They will reopen for their normal hours on Monday morning, August 21st.

Closure of 18th Avenue Union Pacific Railroad Crossing

The 18th Avenue Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) crossing will be closed beginning on August 7, 2017. A pedestrian overpass will be constructed and is scheduled to open in summer 2018.

During construction pedestrians may use the 17th Avenue UPRR pedestrian crossing. This crossing is not signal protected and pedestrians shall use extreme care and caution. The closest at-grade UPRR crossings for vehicles are located at 12th Avenue and 2...Read on...

Library/Cultural Arts Center Opinion Survey

Please help the City of Columbus improve the Library/Cultural Arts Center project by taking this anonymous survey!

Housing Study

Over the past several years many residents have noted concerns over housing availability and affordability.

In an effort to better understand the true dynamics of the housing market, the City of Columbus, Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, Columbus Housing Authority, and NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska came together to commission a community wide housing asses...Read on...