Beaver Dam Mayor Running Unopposed, Columbus To See New Mayor Elected
(Dodge County) We have additional filings following Tuesday’s deadline for candidates to submit their paperwork to run in the spring election. In Beaver Dam, Mayor … Read more
Columbus Common Council
Columbus Council Reduces Hours At Aquatic Center
(Columbus) The reduction of swim hours at the Columbus Area Aquatic Center was a topic of discussion at a recent city council meeting. The proposed … Read more
Columbus Council Considers Raising Pool Pass Rates
(Columbus) The pool rates for the Columbus Area Aquatic Center were a hot topic at this week’s Columbus Committee of the Whole meeting. The discussion … Read more
Columbus Council Weighs ATV/UTV Use on City Streets
(Columbus) Columbus voters recently approved a non-binding referendum that would allow ATV-UTV’s on public streets. The issue was a topic of discussion at last week’s … Read more
Columbus Council Adopts 2023 Budget
(Columbus) The Columbus City Council adopted the budget for 2023 this week. The $21.1-million-dollar document includes a tax levy of $4.05-million. The mill rate is … Read more
Columbus City Council Approves Special Charge For Garbage And Recycling Fee
(Columbus) The Columbus City Council approved a special charge garbage and recycling fee for the 2023 budget, up $10 dollars from 2021. The City of … Read more
Budget Discussions Underway In Columbus
(Columbus) The Columbus City Council got a first look at the preliminary budget for 2023 this week. The proposed document includes estimated expenditures of $4.49-million … Read more
Columbus Council Votes To End Its Municipal Court
(Columbus) The Columbus City Council recently voted to close the local municipal court. The reasons behind the decision are current expenses and rising inflation. It … Read more
Columbus Council Amends Its CDL Reimbursement Agreement
(Columbus) The Columbus City Council recently moved to amend its Commercial Driver’s License Reimbursement Agreement. The agreement requires the city to pay for all materials … Read more
Columbus Council Approves Bonding For Infrastructure
(Columbus) City officials in Columbus have hammered out their two-year borrowing strategy. The common council recently approved $4-million dollars in bonding that will cover infrastructure … Read more
Spring Election: City Council Races
(Mayville) Tuesday was the deadline to run in the spring election. There will be a race for mayor in the city of Mayville where incumbent … Read more
Former Columbus Mayor Enters Guilty Plea On Federal Bank Fraud Charges
(Columbus) Businessmen and former Columbus Mayor Mike Eisenga entered a guilty plea this week on federal bank fraud charges. According to the indictment filed in … Read more
Columbus Businessman, Former Mayor Indicted On Bank Fraud Charges
(Columbus) Former Columbus mayor and businessman Mike Eisenga has been indicted on federal bank fraud charges. The indictment filed Thursday alleges that the 49-year-old had … Read more
Columbus’ Namesake Statue To Be Placed In Storage, Its Future To Be Determined
(Columbus) The Columbus Common Council Tuesday voted to place the city-owned Christopher Columbus statue into storage until a decision on what to do with it … Read more
Columbus Council To Decide Fate Of Namesake Statue
(Columbus) Meeting as a committee of the whole, officials in Columbus Tuesday advanced to the full common council the question of removing or keeping the … Read more
Columbus Officials Discussing Fate Of Statue At Tuesday Meeting
(Columbus) Citizens in Columbus will have an opportunity tonight to comment on a local resident’s petition to remove the Christopher Columbus statue. Nearly 2,000 people … Read more
Columbus Officials Hear From The Public On Long Range Facilities Plan
(Columbus) Columbus’s long-range planning process is beginning to take shape. Officials with MSA Processional Services this week discussed their findings after evaluating the city’s major … Read more
Columbus Seeks Input On Plan To Fund Public Facility Upgrades
(Columbus) A public forum is scheduled on Tuesday for citizens in Columbus to provide input on the city’s long-range planning process. Early last year, work … Read more
Columbus Approves Hibbard Street Project Despite Objections
(Columbus) The Columbus City Council this week approved a resolution that cements the councils plans to move ahead with the proposed reconstruction of Hibbard street. … Read more
Columbus Residents To Face Increased Fine For Failing To Clear Snow
(Columbus) Columbus residents who fail to shovel their sidewalks will see an increased snow removal fee starting next month. The move comes after Department of … Read more
Columbus Residents Who Fail To Shovel Snow Could Be Paying More
(Columbus) Columbus residents may soon see an increase in snow removal costs for those who fail to maintain their sidewalks. Zach Navin of the Columbus … Read more
Columbus Residents Voice Concerns Over Hibbard Street Project
(Columbus) Citizens packed Columbus City Hall this week to voice their concerns over plans to repair and expand Hibbard Street. One such resident is Mark … Read more
Columbus Officials Approve New Drainage System At Fireman’s Park
(Columbus) Residents of Columbus will soon see some changes in the area surrounding the deer pen at Fireman’s Park. At a recent Columbus Committee of … Read more
Columbus Working With Consulting Firm In Search For New City Administrator
(Columbus) Today is the last day on the job for the Columbus city administrator. Patrick Vander Sanden, who has served in the role for over … Read more
Columbus Council Discuss Changes To Aldermanic Policy
(Columbus) A lack of interest and persistently vacant aldermanic seats were cited as key factors as the Columbus Common Council discussed changes to their aldermanic … Read more
Columbus Mulling Signage For Confusing Dead End Road
(Columbus) The addition of new traffic signs could prevent confusion and accidents on a section of Columbus’s roads. Richard Schneider of Capital Bee Supply spoke … Read more
