Mayor Ryan L. Daniel

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Be weather aware tonight.

06/05/2026

I'm thankful we get to continue this now-tradition of passing out mailboxes to each graduating senior at Troy School and CCHS. Thanks to Mr. Mullett for allowing me to say a few words of encouragement, and for the soon-to-be graduates for their kindness. I'm proud to be a part of this great community!
Now, let's do our part and cheer them on as they embark on new careers, skills, and education! 👨‍🎓👩‍🎓📬📜🎉

06/05/2026

Mark your calendars for our final Waste Tire Amnesty Event of 2026.

You must be a Whitley County Resident we will not accept tires from businesses.

You must have your ID

Dates July 6th - July 17th during normal business hours.

WCSWMD plans to accept tires all days listed on our flyer however we do have a cap on spending. Once that cap is reached we will stop accepting tires for free and resume our normal collection of tires for a fee. Please call ahead to make sure our amnesty is still going on before driving to our facility. WCSWMD reserves the right to refuse tires that dont meet our guidelines or end our amnesty early if we hit our spending cap.

06/05/2026

Don't forget to decorate your home!

Patriotic bunting supports the museum!

The City of Columbia City recently announced a special residential decorating contest to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial birthday. Residents are encouraged to decorate the exterior of their homes with red, white, and blue decorations between now and June 7.

“The goal of this contest is for our residents to share in the celebration of America’s 250th birthday,” said Mayor Ryan Daniel. “The patriotic spirit is strong in our community, and this contest is one of many ways our city will celebrate the occasion.”

Like the annual holiday lighting contest hosted by the city, a team of judges will travel throughout the city from June 8th – 22nd to award the best decorated homes in each of the four city council districts, while also awarding an overall champion. The awards will be given at the Stars, Stripes and Symphony event on July 2 in downtown Columbia City. Residents are encouraged to decorate for day and nighttime viewing.

“We are excited to see the creative displays that show community and national pride in the weeks leading up to the America 250 celebration,” said Councilwoman Jennifer Romano, chair of the decorating contest. “We encourage residents to self-report to ensure the judges get to experience the hard work of every citizen!”

To self-report your home for the judges to see, email Jennifer Romano at [email protected]
For more information, contact the Mayor’s Office at 260-248-5111 or [email protected]

The Whitley County Historical Society is selling patriotic buntings for $10 a piece that residents can utilize to show their patriotism.

06/02/2026

Coming in hot.... please plan accordingly.

Watch for alternating lane closures on U.S. 30 in Columbia City for bridge construction over the Blue River. More info available here: bit.ly/4ejF0AA

05/29/2026

Another reminder to get your letters into the Historical Society by June 12th! Be a part of History!

𝕋𝕀𝕄𝔼 ℂ𝔸ℙ𝕊𝕌𝕃𝔼: 𝔹𝕖 𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕗𝕦𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖

A new time capsule is going to be buried on July 4th, and we are looking for letters to fill the time capsule! If you'd like to participate by writing a letter, please mail/deliver the letter to Whitley County Historical Museum by 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟐.

Only letters will be accepted, as all other items are prohibited.

05/29/2026

Special Lunch with the Mayor
with Special Guest Kim Erdly