City of La Porte

The City of La Porte has finalized their plan to reopen meetings the public, according to Mayor Tom Dermody and Clerk-Treasurer Courtney Parthun.  Beginning July 6, City Council and Board of Works will resume in-person meetings in City Hall. To...

LA PORTE (July 1, 2020) – A new COVID-19 testing site will set up shop in La Porte for the month of July, according to Mayor Tom Dermody. The testing, starting July 1 and running through the end of the month, will take place at the Civic Auditorium...

Mayor Tom Dermody (second from left) and Councilwoman Julie West-Schroeder (far left) welcome Apple Valley Natural Foods to the city’s business community during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, June 22, 2020, in La Porte. The health food store,...

A La Porte City Hall employee recently tested positive for COVID-19, according to Mayor Tom Dermody.  “This news is a sobering reminder to all of us that the coronavirus situation is far from over,” Dermody said. “We are keeping this...

The City of La Porte recently hired Jessica Bruder as its first-ever communications director, according to Mayor Tom Dermody. With the ongoing pandemic, Dermody said communication with city residents is critical. He said having someone in this new...

The City of La Porte will extend its free rides through the end of April, according to La Porte Transporte Manager Beth West. West said the goal of the extension is to continue helping members of the community with essential travel through the...

Mayor Tom Dermody has announced the selection of Tom Casey to lead the Planning Department in the City of La Porte. Casey has most recently served as Vice President of Space Center, Inc. a privately-held commercial real estate company with over 17...

Join us downtown to watch magical pieces of art created before your very eyes! Hosted at Plaza 618, City's Pure Ice and various local artists will be creating interactive pieces of ice art for the whole family to enjoy. Thank you to the City of La...

Join us for your favorite summer activity, only indoors during WinterFest! The Cornhole Tournament takes place Sunday, January 26, at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. The event is presented by the American Legion Post 83 Family and City of La Porte...

The La Porte Police Department will be conducting 35 hours of additional Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program funded traffic safety patrols from December 20 – January 6. Patrol officers will be working in all parts of La Porte with the...