City of Columbia RSS Feeds FAQ

What are RSS feeds?

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a means of making information available to any RSS-aware software (typically called news readers or aggregators). RSS consists of a simple XML format that shares headlines with your reader, providing automatic notification when new information is available.

How do I get a feed?

To use RSS, you will need a special RSS news reader or aggregator that will allow you to collect and display RSS feeds. RSS news readers allow you to view the service you select in one place and, by automatically retrieving updates, stay current with new content soon after it is published. There are many readers available and most are free. To find one, visit your favorite search engine and look up "RSS reader aggregator."

After setting up your news reader, you will be ready to use our RSS feeds. To subscribe to an RSS feed, right-click on one of the channels and select "Copy Shortcut" or "Copy Link Location". Follow the instructions for your particular news reader to paste the feed location into your reader.