News Flash

Notice to Those Concerned with Columbus Cemetery and Roselawn Cemetery

In the interest of keeping Roselawn and Columbus Cemeteries looking their very best through the Memorial Day Holiday Season, reusable wreaths and floral displays not in permanent vases should be removed from the graves prior to Monday, June 6, 2022.

Beginning that day, cemetery staff will start mowing and trimming the cemetery grounds. Cut flowers will be removed during that week as they become wilted and no longer add to the appearance of the cemeteries.

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...

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...

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.