City of Valparaiso

City Clerk-Treasurer Sharon Swihart, Utility Director Steve Poulos and Utility Controller Alina Hahn, along with the City’s IT Director Ron Ziolkowski announced today the launch of a new digital platform powered by OpenGov that provides residents,...

It was all smiles and Legos and Nerf guns when the Valparaiso Firefighters hosted a special night of holiday shopping for a group of ten grateful Valparaiso kids. The children got to choose their own gifts, thanks to donations from Steindler Signs,...

Valparaiso’s fleet of leaf vacuum crews is geared up and will begin picking up leaves Oct. 24. “Leaf trucks will be out daily, working to clear the city. Because neighborhoods vary in leaf production, it’s impossible to commit to a specific...

Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death and injury for children in America and child safety seats can dramatically reduce the risk. Yet, up to 75 percent of all car seats are installed incorrectly, putting children at risk, according to...

Valparaiso Parks Director, John Seibert, has been appointed by Jon Costas to serve on the city’s Advisory Human Relations Council, effective today. Mr. Seibert has served the city in various capacities for over 26 years. “I am honored to be...

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation recently gave a grant valued at $29,682 to the Valparaiso Fire Department to purchase a Lucas Chest Compression System designed to help improve outcomes of sudden cardiac arrest victims and improve...

The City of Valparaiso extends its gratitude to all of the people and organizations that supported the city in the America’s Best Community competition. “Based on the support of our community and the partnerships we’ve made, we are confident...

Valparaiso’s mulch and composting site has opened for the season, offering residents and businesses a low-cost source for products made from leaves, brush, and logs collected from Porter County residents, in conjunction with Porter County Recycling...

Officials representing the City of Valparaiso, the Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission, the Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation, Weiss Entities, LLC and Garmong Construction Services have signed an Economic Development Agreement to advance...

Having a working smoke detector reduces your chances of dying in a fire by nearly half, according to the American Red Cross. The Valparaiso Fire Department is out to make sure every house has this lifesaving smoke detector by launching the Out to...