Golf in Columbus

Columbus in Platte County is one of central Nebraska's more substantial cities, a community of roughly 25,000 at the confluence of the Loup and Platte Rivers. Unlike many Nebraska cities of similar size, Columbus has maintained a significant manufacturing and industrial base — Behlen Manufacturing and other operations give it a more economically diversified character. Platte County's agricultural productivity adds another layer to a local economy that has proved more resilient than many Great Plains communities. Two golf courses serve the city's varied population. The Loup and Platte Rivers converge near Columbus, giving the city a geographical significance that has supported economic activity since the fur-trade era. Columbus's manufacturing base — anchored by operations like Behlen — distinguishes it from purely agricultural Nebraska cities and supports a more economically diverse residential population.