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More from Bartholomew County News

• Bartholomew County property taxes due November 10

• Columbus Parks Department seeks national accreditation, Gold Medal status

  COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department is embarking on a multi-year effort to earn national accreditation as part of a broader strategy to compete for national recognition.

• Farm Bureau Insurance adds new Columbus agent

  COLUMBUS, Ind. - Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance has appointed Eder Arteaga as a new agent at the Columbus office,  221 Chestnut St.

• Construction begins on 'Freedom Field' playground facelift in early 2027

  COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Parks and Recreation has announced plans to renovate Freedom Field, the city’s largest accessible playground on Parkside Drive, for $1.3 million, with construction slated for early 2027.

• Ethnic Expo is here

  COLUMBUS, Ind. - Ethnic Expo returns to downtown Columbus near City Hall at 123 Washington Street this Friday and Saturday. The popular two-day festival has brightened the community for over 40 years.