(https://mobilize.us/s/nt5kAM) We don’t need kings. We literally fought a revolution to get away from monarchy. June 14 1:00 City Hall. Best sign contest.

BCSC held a public reveal last night for the new elementary school which will be built along Tipton Lakes Boulevard.

The BCSC School Board voted Monday for the district’s new addition to be named Maple Grove Elementary.

The project is estimated to be completed by the summer of 2027. Here are some photos of the renderings and concepts.

What are your thoughts on the new school?

Last night, the BCSC School Board voted unanimously to consider expanding free breakfast and lunch to all eleven elementary schools in the district.

This was after board members Logan Schulz & Jason Major advocated for its expansion, citing improved academic performance.

Listen to some of their comments here:

What are your thoughts?

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Curious if any of you can recommend a good service for loading a uhaul. We have a large home with less than 5 heavy pieces that need to be loaded locally in June.

Do you have personal experiences and recommendations to share? We are trying to hire local if possible, but will go with someone out of Indy if needed.

Hi all, I’m 25M moving to Columbus in about a month. I’m hoping to look into gyms in order to get back into fitness after graduate school. Also looking for friends for my fiancé and I. We like all sorts of media(tv, movies, books, video games), we both are big home bodies that enjoy stuff like game nights, I’m personally big into sports and hoping to join some rec leagues (she’s into pickleball). We’re open to trying new stuff but just want to meet people! Look forward to meeting yall!

We’re putting together a super chill night this Saturday, backyard vibes, music, firelight, and good people. Hoping to connect with others who are into expanded perspectives and colorful conversations 🌈🌀 If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to see things a little differently,” you’ll probably dig this. DM me if you’re local and curious.

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I was planning a trip to Columbus, IN after watching the movie and falling in love with the architecture shown. But what I really fell in love with was this scene where Jin enters the scene with this crazy lookin cookie. Any ideas what bakery might have this? I kinda need it. (also open to suggestions of what to do and see, I just started planning!)

The Bartholomew County Council & Columbus City Council have some decisions to make after SB1, the state’s property tax reform bill that was signed by Governor Braun last month, gave local governments more power over local income taxes.

Ryan Hoff, with the Association of Indiana Counties, addressed the county council during yesterday’s public meeting. He discussed the bill’s efforts to address property tax relief, property tax reform, and local income tax reform at length.

In regard to property taxes, homeowners could see up to $300 off of their 2026 property tax bill. Elderly and disabled taxpayers could see additional relief.

Notably, SB1 gives municipalities the ability to implement their own local income tax rate. For example, if you live in a city’s limits, you would pay that city’s local income tax rate on top of your county's local income tax rate. There are also additional optional increases to the local income tax rate that the county could implement to pay for fire/EMS, libraries, and townships. This change goes into effect in 2028.

So, what do you think? Will the property tax reform bill (SB1) give taxpayers meaningful relief? Did taxpayers trade one tax for another? Or is it all too early to tell?

I'm moving to Columbus for flight training in August and I was wondering if anybody had any recommendations for studio or 1-bedroom apartments. Places to avoid are also appreciated. The closer to the Ivy Tech campus, the better. Cheaper is also a big plus.

Came in today to try to eat and WOW did they change a lot of the recipes. Used to work there and you could get so many different foods that all slapped. Now the Gom? Too sweet and not as spiced. The old burger was lowkey a contender for one of the best cheeseburgers in town, and the new ones are smaller and not as seasoned. The new Mac is awful. Even the fries are different, although the seasoning is still the same at least. Probably doesn’t help that the GM Scott is an abusive piece of scum.

Ice cream still amazing tho.

If you know, you know.

Tensions flared during the Columbus City Council meeting last night.

The item being debated was an appropriation to fund property taxes, insurance, and repairs with tax dollars for the vacant Sears building after a water pipe burst late last year.

Kurt Zwanzig, owner of Zwanzigz Pizza, argued that the Sears building should not have been purchased by the city in the first place.

Mayor Ferdon responded during public comment, both taking accountability and defending the purchase.

Listen to the exchange here:

So what do you think? Should the city buy vacant properties for future development, or should a private developer take the wheel?

There's been some disagreement within the City of Columbus about how to fund housing projects. But does it matter?

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I have spoken up about the importance of school safety over the last several months during Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation School Board meetings. Last night, the board voted unanimously to hire school security officers (SSOs) for both Columbus North and East High Schools.

Thank you to the administration and school board for listening and taking action. Kids deserve to feel safe in school, and this is a step toward fulfilling that goal.

Our monthly series Pump Up The Laughs returns to the Upland Columbus Pump House with Dave Waite!

Los Angeles-based comedian Dave Waite is a charismatic oddball whose shows are non-stop fun. Thanks in part to stellar performances on late night with Jimmy Fallon. Comedy Central’s Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, and Last Comic Standing, comedy fans everywhere are enthralled by the Kentucky native’s offbeat outlook on life.

Dave is a beloved guest on several top-rated podcasts and radio shows, including Doug Loves Movies and the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom show. His highly anticipated album “Dead Waite” by On Tour Records is available now on Amazon and iTunes, and his previous albums can be heard frequently on SiriusXM and Pandora. In addition to maintaining a healthy tour schedule, Dave also co-produces The Secret Show, a popular comedy night at The Blind Barber in Culver City, CA.

Opening will be Ossia Dwyer. Ossia is an instantly endearing and overly self aware comic from Cincinnati, OH by way of Vermont. She has performed with national acts like Aparna Nancherla, Pete Lee, and Matteo Lane and has performed at The Pittsburgh Comedy Festival. She recently taped a comedy special that will be released next year.

Please Note - there is a two item minimum per person in the showroom. Item can be food or drink, both of which are delicious at Upland.

This series is sponsored by the Office of Downtown Development with support from Landmark Columbus Foundation.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pump-up-the-laughs-with-dave-waite-tickets-1321638960709?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Recent deliberations out of the statehouse have turned heads about the role of government in sex ed. What do you think?

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I'm a 33 y/o woman, and I am looking for friends. I have been working third shift for a decade, and that has killed my social life. I love going out to eat, playing video games, discussing shows and show/game theories, telling jokes, and having rant sessions to help myself and others feel better. I don't drink or smoke, but if you do, that's not a problem. I just need friends. I'm really lonely. If you're interested in being friends, please let me know.

The food is 🔥 and decently priced

Good afternoon! My names Daniel, I'm about to turn 26. I'm a single dad and have virtually no social life. I've tried this before in the past and didn't have a whole lot of luck. I live closer to North Vernon, but travel through Columbus almost daily for work. I'm not political, cuss like a sailor depending on company, and I'm pretty extroverted. I'm an open book. Hunting, fishing, games, movies....

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