The City of Columbus, Indiana

09/11/2026

Under clear skies this morning, Columbus paused to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11. Students, first responders and community members gathered at City Hall for a solemn ceremony honoring the courage, sacrifice and service shown 25 years ago. We will never forget.

https://www.columbus.in.gov/twenty-five-years-later-columbus-honors-lives-lost-on-9-11/

09/11/2026

Heads up, Columbus: 2nd Street will be closed at Franklin Street from 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, to about 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, for storm sewer work. Crews may still be in the area after 6 a.m., so Farmer's Market visitors should use caution when passing through.

09/10/2026

Join the City of Columbus on Friday, September 11, 2026, for a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. on the Columbus City Hall Plaza at 123 Washington Street.

The ceremony will include a moment of silence, a special dispatch honoring those who lost their lives, participation from the Columbus Police and Fire Color Guard, remarks from Columbus Fire Department officials, and a traditional fire service bell ceremony.

09/09/2026

Columbus Parks and Recreation is planning for the future, and your feedback matters.
They're hosting public input sessions for their new Strategic Master Plan, along with master plans for Donner Park and Mill Race Park.
Check out the details in their post and join them to share your ideas!

Our Public Input Sessions are this week! Join us on Wednesday and Thursday to learn about our master planning, and provide your opinion on the future of our parks.

Columbus Parks & Mill Race Park Public Input Session
📍 Wednesday, September 9 — NexusPark, Entrance 2
🕔 5–6 p.m. — General Parks Input Session
🕕 6–7 p.m. — Mill Race Park Input Session

Columbus Parks & Donner Center Public Input Session
📍 Thursday, September 10 — Donner Center
🕕 6–7 p.m. — General Parks Input Session
🕖 7–8 p.m. — Donner Park Input Session

09/08/2026

Big news for Columbus!

According to an article in Travel + Leisure, GoBankingRates has ranked our community the safest and most affordable place to retire in 2026. With low crime, accessible home prices, world‑class architecture, a vibrant arts scene, major downtown improvements and excellent healthcare, Columbus continues to stand out.
From parks and trails to public art and festivals, there’s something here for everyone, including retirees looking for an active, affordable place to call home. Check out the story below.

GoBankingRates studied crime rates, housing data, and tax data to name Columbus, Indiana the No. 1 best place to retire for safety and affordability.

09/04/2026

City offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. Offices will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. Trash and recycling collections will resume on Tuesday as well.

09/02/2026

A statement regarding the recent ICE activity in Columbus.

We are aware of the recent reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity at a local restaurant earlier today. Neither the city administration nor the Columbus Police Department received any advance notice about this operation, and we were not aware it was happening. Because federal agencies like ICE operate independently, they are not required to notify local municipalities or law enforcement within their jurisdictions.

At this moment, we still do not know if anyone was taken into custody or how long these operations might continue in our area. We want to reassure the community that, in line with our local policies, the Columbus Police Department does not participate in federal immigration enforcement sweeps and have not entered into any agreement with federal law-enforcement to participate in such action. We are committed to keeping everyone informed and safe, and we will share verified updates as soon as we have more information.

09/02/2026

Heads up, Columbus! The heat advisory has been extended. Dangerously hot conditions are expected to continue through 8 p.m. Friday, with heat index values reaching up to 108°F. Stay safe by drinking plenty of water, limiting outdoor activity, and checking on neighbors and loved ones.

08/31/2026

Heads up, Columbus!�

Water main and storm sewer work on Second Street will ramp up Sept. 1–8. Expect periodic lane restrictions and road closures throughout the project. A full closure at Jackson Street is planned for the evening of Sept. 8. Please follow detours and use caution in the area.

The timeline for completing the work is weather dependent, and inclement weather may delay progress within the designated schedule.