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Usage of City Parks and Cemeteries

Until further notice, all City Parks will be closed to any team or group events or activities. Only activities in which social distancing can be observed will be allowed.

We ask that social distancing be observed at any funerals in city cemeteries.

Census 2020

Census forms for each household likely arrived in your mail this week. Since we all are spending more time at home right now, this will be a great time to complete the census!

Your response is required by law, but please be assured that all information collected is completely confidential. The results are reported in statistical format only. Under United States law, the Census Bureau can never share a respondent’s per...

Closure of 12th Avenue from 8th to 17th Streets for the Viaduct Project

Starting March 25, 2020, for a period of about six months, 12th Avenue from 8th to 17th Streets will be closed to through traffic due to the continuation of the 12th Avenue Viaduct project.

• Access to the Columbus Cemetery will be from 12th Street.
• Access to the Catholic Cemetery will be from 14th Street.
• Access to the Dollar General will be from 9th Street.
• Access to adjacent properties will be local traffic only when applicable.

The official 12...

Police Department Relocation Plans

The Columbus Police Department will begin its move on April 1st and continue through April 5th. The Police Department will be open for business Monday, April 6th at the new Police Station.

NEW Police Station Address: 2330 14th Street

It was the Police Department’s desire to have a public open house prior to the move. Unfortunately, because of COVID-19 this will not be possible prior to the move. When the COVID-19 virus has passed, ...

Status of City Facilities Until April 6, 2020

As we join in the community-wide effort to curtail the potential spread of COVID-19, City facilities will operate according to the following:

Closed facilities:

• Columbus Community Center
• Columbus Public Library and Platte County Bookmobile Service
• Columbus Aquatic Center

You may still call closed facilities during regular business hours to speak with available staff.

Controlled Access Facilities:

• Ci...

Coronavirus Precautionary Closures & Changes

In order to curtail the spread of the Coronavirus as much as possible, the following City of Columbus facilities will be closed until further notice:

Columbus Public Library and Platte County Bookmobile Services are closed until further notice. Due dates have been extended for all items and do not need to be returned while the library is closed. For Library questions please call: 402-564-7116.

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Coronavirus Precaution

Like many businesses, the City of Columbus is monitoring the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

In order to curtail the spread of the virus as much as possible, we ask that the public review the following questions when planning to enter any City building or facility.

1. Do you have a fever, cough or difficulty breathing?
2. Have you been in contact with a ...

POSTPONED-Columbus Building and Facade Improvement Program

Due to the COVID-19 and limits on gatherings, the April 9, 2020 Columbus Building and Façade Improvement Program meeting has been postponed. This meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.

If you have any questions, please contact Renee Whiting, City of Columbus, (402) 562-4309 

Notice to Dog Owners

The City of Columbus asks for your cooperation regarding Section 97.01 of the Columbus City Code concerning dogs being allowed in the City of Columbus Park System:

Section 97.01: It shall be unlawful for any person to allow or permit any dog to be in the following fields or stadiums of the City Park System: Pawnee Park football stadium, field and track; Pawnee Park baseball field; Wilderness Park; Bradshaw Park; Ber...