Randy Lueders Celebration
There will be a reception honoring Randy Lueders for his years of service to the City of Columbus;
click here for information.
Siren Testing
From the Emergency Operations Center: Columbia County will be working on radio communications upgrades and
may be testing the City of Columbus warning sirens the week of January 30, 2012, so the warning sirens may
go off other than the normal Wednesday noon test.
Pool Membership Specials!
Click here for information on 2012 CAAC Family Membership specials.
From the Columbus Public Library
"Learning Express" (free popular software tutorials) are available on our library website.
These interactive tutorial courses will take your computer skills to the next level, while allowing
you to learn at your own pace. They include: WordPerfectX3; Access 2003, 2007;
Excel 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010; Outlook 2003, 2007, 2010; PowerPoint 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010;
Word 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010; Operating Systems - Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X.
"Learning Express" is a database purchased by a number of libraries together to save money.
Catch the library on Facebook at Columbus Public Library (WI) or click on the Facebook button located on the library homepage at
www.columbuspubliclibrary.info.
We are also on Twitter at COLNewsEvents!
Check out the events and happenings by clicking on "library news" on our homepage too!
The February Library Newsletter is now available.
Columbus-Fall River Food Pantry Rotation for 2012
Click here to view.
Pavilion Walking
The Public Works Department has finished resurfacing the floor and published the 2011 Pavilion Walking Schedule.
Click here for details
Winter Parking Rules in Effect
Winter parking rules are in effect from December 1 to March 31. Click here for details.
Snow and Ice Removal
The owner, occupant, or person in charge of each building or lot in the city must clear the sidewalk of snow or ice within 24 hours
after cessation of a snowfall. Sidewalks must be kept clear of snow or ice and sprinkled with ice melting products, if necessary.
Sidewalks not cleaned will be cleared by the City and the cost assessed on the property with the next tax bill as a special assessment.
New Bus Service Connects Columbus to Madison, Fox Valley
Click here to read about a new bus service
available from the Columbus Amtrak Station.
Spring 2012 Election Notice
Click here for information on the Spring 2012 Election.
From the Police Chief
Information on the state law on concealed carry is available at:
http://www.doj.state.wi.us/dles/cib/ConcealedCarry/ConcealedCarry.asp
City Warning Sirens
As of October, 2011 the Columbus Emergency Management office has had the batteries replaced in all three of the city's warning sirens to ensure
the safety of the residents of Columbus. Please remember that when you hear the warning sirens (other than the noon Wednesday testing),
you should turn on your radio, TV or your NOAA weather radio for any watch or warning information.
Volunteer Auxiliary Police Officers
The city of Columbus Police Department is looking for dedicated, professional citizens who are interested
in serving their community as a volunteer, Auxiliary Police Officer. For additional information and a description
of the position, please click here.
Electronic Pickpocket Video
A warning from the police department regarding a new method used to illegally obtain credit card information;
see the video link on the Police Department page.
New texting while driving law
As of December 1, 2010 the following law is in effect:
Wisconsin Statute 346.89(3) which reads in part:
346.89 Inattentive Driving
(3)(a) No person may drive, as defined in s.343.305(1)(b),
any motor vehicle while composing or sending an electronic text
message or an electronic mail message.
(b) This subsection does not apply to any of the following:
1. The operator of an authorized emergency vehicle.
2. The use of any device whose primary function is transmitting
and receiving emergency alert messages and messages
related to the operation of the vehicle or an accessory that is integrated
into the electrical system of a vehicle, including a global
positioning system device.
First offense fine is $101.40 and it is a 4 point violation in the City of Columbus.
Reminder from the Police Department
The City of Columbus Police Department would like to remind its residents that our department is utilizing the NIXLE community messaging service.
We encourage all residents to sign up for this service at nixle.com.
Subscribers can receive traffic alerts, community messages and other important information from the police department via email and/or text messaging.
See the Police Dept web page or go to nixle.com for more information.
City of Columbus adopts "Safe Routes to School Plan"
The City of Columbus and the Columbus School District have adopted Safe Routes to School Plan.
For additional information, please follow this link.
The report is downloadable under Columbus, City of.
Single Stream Recycling
Beginning on January 1, 2010, The City of Columbus switched to a single stream recycling program.
This means all recyclables should be co-mingled into one container. City of Columbus residents will no
longer need to separate plastic, aluminum, glass, cardboard, or paper. The container should be either a
recyclable clear bag or a container of 35 gallons or less. Badger Disposal will be picking up the
co-mingled recyclables on the same day as garbage is picked up. Please remember that recyclable waste
cannot be mixed with regular garbage.
If you have any questions, please call Badger Disposal at (920)623-4766 or the Department of Public Works at (920)623-5908.
Learn more about Columbus, including demographic and statistical information:
Columbus at www.City-Data.com
Click here to visit the ColumbusVisitorCenter.com web site.
City of Columbus Public Access Cable Channel - New Channel Number is 980