News Flash

VCC Boys: Veterans Conservation Corps of Platte County

We have another great program coming up! For those interested in local history, mark your calendars for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 3rd.

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Scam Alert

The City has received reports of citizens being contacted on behalf of the Columbus Fire Department. The caller is trying to solicit funds for the Columbus Fire Department.

Please be advised that the Columbus Fire Department is not involved in any way, and does not participate in telemarketing in order to solicit funds. Do not give money to this person/group.  It is a scam.

Aquatic Center Annual Shutdown

The Columbus Aquatic Center will be closed from July 13, 2019 thru August 11, 2019 for annual cleanup and repairs, to re-open on August 12, 2019. Swim lessons and other programs will be moved to the Pawnee Plunge during this period of time.

23rd Avenue Closure between 14th and 15th Streets

Scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 10th, 2019, 23rd Avenue between the intersections of 14th and 15th Streets will be closed to allow for utility construction associated with the adjacent Police Station project.

The intersections of 23rd Avenue and 14th and 15th Streets will remain open. 23rd Avenue is scheduled to reopen later next week.

Motorists should use caution and expect some minor delays around the area.

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Reconstruction of 3rd Avenue from 8th Street to South 3rd Street

Construction is scheduled to begin the week of July 8, 2019, on the total reconstruction of 3rd Avenue from 8th Street to South 3rd Street.

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Columbus Downtown Business Survey 2019

The City of Columbus is considering engaging in downtown revitalization activities to work towards their long-term goal to strengthen and improve the Downtown District.

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Underground Railroad

For all you history buffs out there, we have a very interesting program coming up! On Saturday, July 27th at 2:00 p.m., Bill Hayes will present “Fight Against Slavery on the Great Plains: Nebraska's Underground Railroad”.

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Consumer Confidence Report 2018

The City of Columbus Water Production Division announced that the Annual Consumer Confidence Report on 2018 water quality is now available.

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