AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Columbus Nebraska. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/columbus-ne 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/columbus-ne https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:35:54 -0500 Leadership in Solidarity As Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine continues with no end in sight, it is as important as ever for the U.S. to https://www.americantowns.com/news/leadership-in-solidarity-31429479-columbus-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/leadership-in-solidarity-31429479-columbus-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Last time we checked, there is no surgical procedure to remove the billionaire Ricketts family from our lives. That is unfortunate. The Ricketts https://www.americantowns.com/news/ricketts-reflux-and-more-nebdems-news-31484958-columbus-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ricketts-reflux-and-more-nebdems-news-31484958-columbus-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined Your World with Neil Cavuto https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-joins-your-world-with-neil-cavuto-on-fox-news-to-discuss-recent-intel-leak-31566672-columbus-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fischer-joins-your-world-with-neil-cavuto-on-fox-news-to-discuss-recent-intel-leak-31566672-columbus-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Columbus Days, the area's Biggest Block Party, offers attendees four fun-filled days of food, music and fun! The event takes place during the second https://www.americantowns.com/news/columbus-days-2023-31596304-columbus-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/columbus-days-2023-31596304-columbus-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On April 28th, Governor Pete Ricketts, State Senators, and community leaders celebrated LB 1024e, a bill to support recovery and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-signs-bill-to-spur-growth-in-nebraskas-urban-communities-31355366-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-signs-bill-to-spur-growth-in-nebraskas-urban-communities-31355366-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Grit and determination. Readiness to help at a moment’s notice. Willingness to work long and hard. Steadfastness in the face of difficulty. https://www.americantowns.com/news/when-disaster-strikes-nebraskans-show-up-31364189-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/when-disaster-strikes-nebraskans-show-up-31364189-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lincoln – On May 10th, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement in response to President Joe Biden’s plan to combat inflation: https://www.americantowns.com/news/governer-ricketts-president-biden-must-unleash-us-energy-production-cut-red-tape-to-ease-inflation-31364241-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governer-ricketts-president-biden-must-unleash-us-energy-production-cut-red-tape-to-ease-inflation-31364241-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lincoln – On May 12th, Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed May as “Foster Care Month” during a morning ceremony at the State https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-dhhs-proclaim-may-as-foster-care-month-in-nebraska-31365142-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-dhhs-proclaim-may-as-foster-care-month-in-nebraska-31365142-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On May 12th, Governor Pete Ricketts appointed David Bargen of Adams as District Court Judge in the First Judicial District. The First https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-appoints-david-bargen-as-district-court-judge-in-the-first-judicial-district-31365144-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-appoints-david-bargen-as-district-court-judge-in-the-first-judicial-district-31365144-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On May 16th, Governor Pete Ricketts commented on the State’s revenue receipts for April 2022, which topped projections by over https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-comments-on-recordhigh-april-tax-receipts-31368350-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-comments-on-recordhigh-april-tax-receipts-31368350-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Listen to episode thirty-eight of “The Nebraska Way” podcast by clicking here.  Lincoln – On May 17th, Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-hosts-70th-secretary-of-state-mike-pompeo-on-the-nebraska-way-podcast-31368357-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-hosts-70th-secretary-of-state-mike-pompeo-on-the-nebraska-way-podcast-31368357-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On May 2nd, Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed May as “Beef Month” in Nebraska during a ceremony at the State Capitol. He https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-proclaims-beef-month-and-highlights-beef-passport-dining-program-31359997-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-proclaims-beef-month-and-highlights-beef-passport-dining-program-31359997-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Nebraskans have long been strong supporters of the right to keep and bear arms. Nearly 85 years after it was enshrined in the Second Amendment at the https://www.americantowns.com/news/unfinished-business-enhancing-nebraskas-commitment-to-protecting-second-amendment-rights-31361091-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/unfinished-business-enhancing-nebraskas-commitment-to-protecting-second-amendment-rights-31361091-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On May 6th, Governor Pete Ricketts released the 37th episode of “The Nebraska Way,” featuring Congressman Don Bacon. https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-hosts-representative-don-bacon-on-the-nebraska-way-podcast-31363214-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-hosts-representative-don-bacon-on-the-nebraska-way-podcast-31363214-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LINCOLN – On May 12th, Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska https://www.americantowns.com/news/flags-to-fly-at-halfstaff-in-remembrance-of-americans-lost-to-covid19-31365145-lincoln-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/flags-to-fly-at-halfstaff-in-remembrance-of-americans-lost-to-covid19-31365145-lincoln-ne.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500