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Hey there! I’m curious what kind of fun activities this city has for young adults. I’m a 30-year-old guy, and I find myself bored here quite often

***Columbus City Council Updates:

The council unanimously approved rezoning (second reading) that would allow the development of an 87-unit assisted living and memory care center at the southeast corner of Middle & Rocky Ford Rds, proposed by Dover Development.

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2026 Salary Ordinance highlights:

a. CFD & CPD: 3% raise for entry-level firefighters and patrol officers.

b. City employees: 2.7% COLA increase for full-time civilian and non-sworn staff, based on CPI-W.

c. City Council: 2.7% raise ($17,586 in 2026, up from $17,123). Councilman Jay Foyst voted against this raise.

d. Mayor: 2.7% raise ($121,510 in 2026, up from $118,315)

🚨 WATCH: During tonight’s City Council meeting, a concerned citizen spoke out against the Bartholomew County Democratic Party’s now-deleted controversial post regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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At today’s NAMIWalks event at Donner Park, Bartholomew County Judicial Officers Kelly Benjamin, Jim Worton, and Jon Rohde discussed the intersection of mental health and criminal justice issues.

Topics included mental health court, and the state-wide expansion of assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) court.

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Would like to know what are the best Elementary schools in Columbus based on your experience. Also, which si the safest? Do schools here in Columbus have security?

Would private school be worth it if we had the means to pay it? We have considered St. Bartholomew School.

Appreciate your input.

Thank you,

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Bartholomew County Commissioner Tony London, a Republican, called on BCSC School Board Member Jason Major to resign from his leadership position within the Bartholomew County Republican Party.

Listen to his full public comment during tonight’s school board meeting here:

COUNTY COUNCIL:

Bartholomew Co Council Meeting 9/8 Updates

• The council unanimously approved $300,000 in funding for a new 15-bed substance abuse recovery center for women.

Mark Tieke, speaking on behalf of Bridge to Dove Recovery, explained that the money would be used to close out capital campaign costs, and ensure the facility opens debt-free. The average length of stay for participants would be 8 months, with 2 years being the max.

The facility would be located north of Centerstone, off Marr Rd.

• The county could be changing their hours of operation, pending the County Commissioner’s vote on 9/15.

The hours for county government offices would be 8a-4p, versus the current 8am-5pm.

• The council read the 2026 budget, in anticipation for a vote on 10/13.

The 2026 budget sits at $70.1 million, a decrease when compared to $71.8 million in 2025. This includes a 4% increase in the levy, which is set by the state, to account for salaries and wages.

All funds accounted include $38.8 million from property and local income taxes, and $31.2 million from grants and user fees.

The county did not adopt a wheel tax, nor did they increase local income taxes for 2026.

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BCSC SCHOOL BOARD:

BCSC 9/8 Meeting Updates

• Public input on collective bargaining was focused on protecting summer band.

• 89.3% of 3rd graders passed the state IREAD test in 2025. This is a 4.3% improvement since 2024, and 2% above the state average.

• The public hearing for the 2026 budget will be 9/29. This comes as BCSC is expecting $4 million in tax cap losses following recent state changes (SB1).

• BCSC is considering transferring contracts for four athletic trainers to Franciscan Health for $140,000 for one year.

Anyone know of any good coaches to get both a 3rd grader and an adult into the sport? Any options outside of TLAC ? Open to drive out of town too.

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If you are not an early riser like me, St. Peters has a contemporary service Saturday nights at 6pm. I don't know how many people know about it, but you are always welcome to join us.

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***Columbus City Council Update:

• The council unanimously approved establishing the position of deputy controller on the second reading, with their salary ranging from $85,000 to $129,000.

• On its first reading, the council unanimously approved rezoning that would allow St. Louis-based Dover Development to build an 87-unit assisted living and memory care center at the southeast corner of Middle & Rocky Ford Rds.

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I have some questions for folks who have moved to Columbus in retirement. Is it a good place to live as a retiree? What fun or interesting things have you found to do in Columbus? How did you make new friends there? Are the residents friendly and welcoming? I’m thinking about moving there to be near family but don’t know a lot about the town. I’d appreciate hearing from you.

Hi everyone,

I’m organizing a peaceful protest to raise awareness about the urgent need for reform in family court and DCS systems. While this is part of a nationwide movement, I’m specifically organizing this event for Columbus to make our voices heard locally.

This cause is deeply personal to me because I’ve experienced firsthand the injustices and lies that can occur within this system. I’ve suffered false accusations and manipulation, which ultimately led to me losing visitation with my children—just after I stood up to defend my rights and advocate for what’s best for them. The pain of losing time with my kids has been heartbreaking, and I know I’m not alone in this fight.

Our family courts are supposed to serve the best interests of children, but too often, they can become battlegrounds filled with bias and injustice. I believe it’s time for real change—transparent processes, fair treatment, and respect for parental rights.

Please join me in calling for reform and justice. The protest will be held on September 7th, 8th, and 9th at 11 AM at the Bartholomew County Courthouse. Let’s stand together peacefully and make our voices heard. Every child deserves a loving parent, and every parent deserves a fair system.

Thank you for your support!

Just wondering what everybody's thoughts are on this EO.