Looking Back – March 20

Around Columbus

March 20

2011

Standard & Poor’s global rating firm raised Columbus’ bond rating from A+ to AA-, which could’ve potentially save the city about $200,000 in interest on a $10 million, 20-year bond.

1996

Donner Swim Club’s 13- and 14-year-old boys captured the team trophy and a bundle of records at the Indiana Age Group Short Course State Championships.

1971

The newly formed Columbus High School girls gymnastics team won its first meet 69-50 against Shelbyville High School.