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Creating an Equitable Community

Creating an Equitable Community: How local groups are advancing diversity, equity and inclusion tells the story of how Bartholomew County is responding to the call for a more equitable community. More than 30 local partners contributed to the publication. Creating an Equitable Community report

2022-04-05T13:59:36-04:00News|

Columbus Police Department Veteran Appointed as Chief of Police

Columbus, Indiana - Mayor Mary Ferdon announced today Deputy Chief Steve Norman, has been appointed the next Chief of Police for the Columbus Police Department (CPD). Norman will officially take office on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, following his swearing-in ceremony at the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting at Columbus City Hall. "I am [...]

2024-03-15T09:32:28-04:00News|

Housing Town Hall Meeting

Columbus, Indiana – A housing town hall meeting will be held in Cal Brand Meeting Hall on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. This meeting is open to the public. Topics to be discussed include: If you moved/retired to the area, why? What type of housing are you interested in seeing? What are the [...]

2024-03-15T10:33:44-04:00News|

City of Columbus Announces Opening of CRH Wellness Clinic for City Employees

Mayor Mary Ferdon announced the Thursday, February 29th, 2024 opening of Employer Health Partners (EHP) Clinic at NexusPark, which will see City of Columbus employees, their spouses and dependents on the city SIHO Healthcare Plan, as well as city retirees and their dependents on city insurance. “This collaboration with Columbus Regional Health (CRH) will benefit [...]

2024-02-29T10:34:20-05:00News|

City Closings for March

City offices will be closed Friday, March 29 for Good Friday. All curbside collections will be on time, with no delays. Check your pickup day here. Columbus City Utilities offices will also be closed. If you have a problem with your water or sewer service, please call 812-372-8861 and follow the prompts.

2024-02-26T12:09:38-05:00News|

State of the City Address

Mayor Mary Ferdon gave her first State of the City Address on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in the main corridor at NexusPark. A ribbon cutting at the Circle K Fieldhouse at NexusPark followed the remarks. State of the City Video

2024-03-07T10:35:54-05:00News|

Mike Richardson to be City’s First Director of Security and Risk

Mayor Mary Ferdon announced today that Mike Richardson, current Chief of the Columbus Police Department, will be the first Director of Security and Risk, following his retirement later this spring. Richardson will begin his new role on June 3, 2024. “Employee, visitor and building security is of highest priority to us in the environment we [...]

2024-02-19T15:37:46-05:00News|

Total Solar Eclipse Safety Information

Bartholomew County is expecting 50,000-200,000 visitors traveling here to view the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. There will be several events starting Friday, April 5 through Monday, April 8. What Should You Know? City of Columbus and Bartholomew County offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, April 8 as employees will be [...]

2024-02-29T10:30:17-05:00News|

City Closings for January

City offices will be closed Monday, January 1 for New Year’s. All curbside collections will be one day delayed, with Friday pickups occurring on Saturday, January 6. Check your pickup day here. City offices will be closed Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All curbside collections will be on schedule. Columbus City [...]

2023-12-27T12:55:37-05:00News|

Columbus Municipal Airport Selects Marlon Blackwell Architects to Design New Air Traffic Control Tower

The new 100-foot-tall air traffic control tower will be funded by the FAA, Indiana Department of Transportation and the City of Columbus, and supported by Cummins Inc. Columbus, IN — The Columbus Municipal Airport has announced that it has selected Marlon Blackwell Architects (MBA), based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to design a new 100-foot-tall air traffic [...]

2023-12-19T09:54:30-05:00News|

Mayor Lienhoop receives top state honor at Luncheon

On Friday, December 15th, Mayor Jim Lienhoop and David Hayward, City Engineer and Executive Director of Public Works, were given honors during the City of Columbus Holiday Luncheon. Mayor Lienhoop was honored on Friday with the Sagamore of the Wabash award. The Sagamore is the highest honor the Governor bestows on individuals. Mayor elect Mary [...]

2023-12-15T19:33:45-05:00News|