After more than 34 years of service to the City of Valparaiso, Valpo Parks Director John Seibert has announced his retirement, effective July 1, 2023. “Serving as Director of Valparaiso Parks has been the professional privilege of my life and I am...

The City of Valparaiso is inviting youth to apply to join the annual Mayor’s Youth Council, designed to  encourage youth to interact with City government, build leadership skills and enhance civic  engagement. The Council will include...

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...

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...

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....

On Tuesday, March 21 the City of Valparaiso recognized Disability Awareness Month with a presentation given by Jason Benetti, a nationally recognized sports announcer for Fox and the Chicago White Sox who has cerebral palsy. Benetti’s compelling...

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...

The City of Valparaiso highlights March as Disability Awareness Month. The Mayor's Advisory Human Relations Council has organized resources, events, and speakers conveniently located throughout the city to promote awareness and...

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...