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...

Downtown Area Revitalization Projects Update

The City projects of the Community Building, 33rd Avenue Viaduct Uplighting, Reconstruction of 15th Street, Downtown Revitalization Study, and Downtown Railroad Grade Separation Study are all progressing forward and energizing the downtown area.

The Community Building work continues toward completing the building enclosure, including the roofing, ongoing laying of bricks, and soon the beginning of windows and doors. The project is on schedule for a late spring 2023 opening and final project compl...

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.

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.

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