The City of Valparaiso is celebrating trees with upcoming tree planting events and inviting the community to get involved. “As we look ahead to both Arbor Day and Earth Day, we wanted to mark these special days with tree plantings that gather...
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City of Valparaiso to Launch Recycling Education Campaign
To make recycling more efficient and sustainable, the City of Valparaiso is launching an education campaign reminding the community about what and how to recycle, announced Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy. “We have heard from the community that...
Mike Jessen to Leave City of Valparaiso to Lead Boys & Girls Club
Valparaiso’s City Administrator Mike Jessen will leave his position with the City of Valparaiso on May 1 to become President and Chief Executive Officer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana, announced Mayor Matt Murphy....
Valparaiso Awards Neighborhood Grants
The City of Valparaiso has announced the awarding of 20 new grants in the 2023 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program, providing $216,175 in funds to support neighborhood unity and community improvements. Coupled with the matching...
Jason Benetti to Appear in Valparaiso on Disability Awareness
As part of the City of Valparaiso’s recognition of March as Disability Awareness Month, the City and sponsors will host a free presentation by Jason Benetti at 6:00 pm on March 21, 2023, at Ivy Tech Valparaiso, 3100 Ivy Tech Dr. Benetti is a...
Valparaiso to Highlight March as Disability Awareness Month
To advance disability awareness, education, and inclusion, the City of Valparaiso has announced activities marking March as Disability Awareness Month. “As a community, we strive to be a welcoming city where diversity is appreciated and viewed as a...
Matt Murphy Named to NICTD Board
Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy has been named to the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) Board of Trustees by Governor Eric Holcomb. NICTD operates the South Shore Line train with service from Millennium Station in Chicago to the...
Frank Dessuit named to Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission
Frank Dessuit has been named to the Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission, announced Mayor Matt Murphy. “Frank is an active community leader with diverse interests and experience. He will be an excellent addition to the Redevelopment Commission,”...
City of Valparaiso 2023 State of the City Address
As I look out on this 24th day of January – still the beginning of a new year – I’m reminded of the beginning of my administration. Back in January 2020, we were excited to get out of the gate fast and tackle exciting projects, blissfully...
Valparaiso Police Administration Announcement
Newly appointed Chief of Police, Andrew McIntyre, was officially sworn-in during last night’s city council meeting. Chief McIntyre is a 13-year veteran of the Valparaiso Police Department, having served as a Patrolman, Sergeant, Detective Sergeant,...