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...

Author Fair

On Saturday, April 24th at 2:00 p.m. in the Friedhof Building (1270 27 Ave.) the Columbus Public Library is sponsoring our annual Author Fair.

Stephanie Grace Whitson is the keynote speaker and her talk is titled, “Why Scarlett is Read”. She will ask the audience why Scarlett O’Hara is considered one of fiction’s most unforgettable characters. She will exp...

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...

Tall Grass Reminder

As we move into Spring, the City of Columbus would like to give a friendly reminder of the City Ordinance on tall grass/weeds.

City Code requires all premises and exterior properties to be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 12 inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation other than trees or...

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...

Pawnee Plunge and Aquatic Center News

The Pawnee Plunge and the Columbus Aquatic Center are hiring for summer staff! We have positions open for the following areas: 

• Lifeguards: $10.25/Hour, Min age of 15 yrs old 
• Slides and Concessions: $9.50/Hour, Min age of 16 yrs old&n...

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