February/March 2014 Library Connection

The latest issue of the Library Connection Newsletter is available. Read on for more info on what is happening at Columbus Public Library.

Library/Cultural Arts Project

This proposed Library/Cultural Arts Center will be the biggest public, community use project in the city's history.

Storm Spotter Training

The National Weather Service and the Columbus/Platte County Emergency Management Agency will be holding its annual Storm Spotter Training session.

The 2 Hr. session will be held Wednesday March 12th at 7:00 pm in the Platte County Courthouse Community Room. Please use the main Courthouse entrance. This training is provided to spotter groups, fire departments, industry,... Read on...

Daylight Saving Time Starts This Weekend

Get ready for outdoor fun.
For most Americans, daylight-saving time is returning Sunday, shifting an hour of light to the evenings. But there is a downside. Assuming you're not working the overnight shift, you'll lose an hour of sleep.

The official change occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday.

The shift also serves as a reminder to install new batteries in warning devices such as smoke detectors and hazard warning radios.

New Transfer Station Ground Breaking

The City of Columbus will hold a ground breaking for the new Transfer Station on Monday morning, March 10th at 10:00 a.m.

The groundbreaking will occur at the project site on South 14th Avenue adjacent to the surcharged hill atop which the new facility will be constructed. The weather Monday morning appears promising and parking area will be... Read on...

Big Year For Columbus

2014 should prove to be a big year in Columbus as numerous major community projects are set to be started.

The first such project is the construction of a new Transfer Station to process the solid wastes generated by our residents before being sent to the landfill for disposal. A contract is being prepared for City Council... Read on...

NDOR US-30 Project Update

The Nebraska Department of Roads has released an update to the US-30 Schuyler - Fremont project.