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Construction on Gerrard Park tennis courts set to start July 3rd

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 30, 2023

The process of improving the tennis courts at Gerrard Park will soon begin.

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City receives word of upcoming road closure by Platte County

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 30, 2023

.Platte County Roads Department has notified the City of Columbus of the closing of 48th Avenue, North of Lost Creek Parkway, on July 5th, 2023.

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Singing with pride: Columbus City Council proud to start meetings with tribute to USA

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 30, 2023

No matter what’s on the agenda, the Columbus City Council has historically taken pride in starting all of its meetings one specific way: A prayer to God, the singing of the national anthem and reciting “The Pledge of Allegiance.”

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Columbus Police and Fire departments remind residents to be safe and mindful using fireworks

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 29, 2023

The Columbus Police and Fire departments are urging residents to use caution and be mindful of others when using fireworks throughout the next week while celebrating the July 4th holiday.

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Downtown BID Board prioritizing efficiency

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 29, 2023

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board is looking to gather ideas for renaming the district.

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City Hall Moving Sale

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 28, 2023

We’re just days away from the City of Columbus team moving into the new City Hall in the voter-approved Columbus Community Building!

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American Red Cross bestows award on Columbus Fire Department

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 28, 2023

The Central and Western Nebraska Board of Directors for the American Red Cross has honored the Columbus Fire Department for its proactive efforts in keeping the community safe.

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Police arrest minor for alleged involvement in February armed robbery

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 27, 2023

The Columbus Police Department arrested a 16-year-old male on June 23rd, 2023, for an armed robbery that occurred Feb. 5, 2023, at Corner Stop, 220 23rd St. in Columbus.

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Making waves - Krepel relishes working with youth at pools in aquatics coordinator role

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 27, 2023

The Pawnee Plunge and Aquatic Center are essentially homes away from home for Joe Krepel.

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Family business: Father and son appreciate working alongside one another at City of Columbus

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 26, 2023

Longtime City of Columbus employees Shawn and Tommie Riedmiller always hoped to earn promotions, they just didn’t anticipate they would come at almost the same time and end up working so closely together.

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Columbus hosting Tour de Nebraska this week

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 26, 2023

Expect to see plenty of cyclists pedaling their bicycles this week through Columbus.

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Columbus Police remind public to be safe while driving through town

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 25, 2023

Columbus Police Department Capt. Todd Thalken is urging residents to be safe driving through town and to follow the law as road construction continues on 23rd Street.

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Work on Memorial Stadium's field turf replacement to begin

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 24, 2023

Use of Memorial Stadium's field and track will be temporarily prohibited while upgrades are made in preparation of the fall 2023 football season.

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South portion of 48th Avenue reconstruction project progressing ahead of schedule

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 22, 2023

The road in and out of Bradshaw Park is new, improved and once again open to the public.

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Cutsor hopes to inspire others to serve on committees following switch to Planning Commission

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Longtime Columbus resident Robbin Cutsor was recently appointed to the Planning Commission, which brings an end to her nine-year run on the parks board.

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Community's free recycling program plagued by contamination issues

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 22, 2023

.Imagine emptying community recycling containers Christmas morning only to be greeted by a bag of human feces and a bunch of glass that pops up unexpectedly and cuts your face near your eye.

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Columbus Public Library's move to new building underway

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 21, 2023

.Don’t be surprised to see people wheeling carts of books across 14th Street throughout June.

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Columbus Community Building grand opening celebration set for July 8th

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 21, 2023

The voter-approved Columbus Community Building public open house has been officially set.

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City's commitment to its taxpayers focus of rural EMS discussion

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 20, 2023

The City of Columbus hopes to soon free its taxpayers from paying for the cost of emergency medical services (EMS) for two rural protection districts outside of town.

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Downtown BID approved; board ready to push forward

By EC Nebraska News Report | Jun 20, 2023

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board is free to proceed after the district was formally approved on June 5th by the Columbus City Council.