City of Valparaiso

Valpo will be receiving a special delivery over the coming weeks, and the package is so large it requires sections of streets to close for partial days. The delivery includes 12 specially laminated, wooden beams for the new pavilion that will serve...

Now that winter has loosened its grasp on Valparaiso, the city’s Public Works Department has switched to spring cleanup mode as brush removal has resumed. To maximize safety and efficiency, the Public Works Department asks the following: Do not mix...

A single inch of rain falling on 1,000 square feet of roof can yield nearly 600 gallons of water. To make use of this valuable resource, the City of Valparaiso is again offering residents the opportunity to purchase rain barrels at a reduced rate....

Valparaiso's Department of Public Works is postponing trash and recycling services each day, for the week of Feb. 2-6 in order to concentrate on snow removal efforts. The delay means that Monday's trash will be picked up on Tuesday; Tuesday's trash...

The following Warming Centers are available when during the following days and hours when temperatures dip below freezing and the wind chill is dangerous. Valparaiso YMCA, (219) 462-4185 1202 Cumberland Crossing, open Mon – Fri 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.,...

Rob Thorgren will join the Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission, beginning Jan. 1, 2015, announced Mayor Jon Costas. “We’re fortunate to add Rob’s expertise to the Redevelopment Commission. He has deep roots in Valparaiso, a strong business...

At last! Valparaiso’s Public Works department will be relocating to its new facility at 1855 Joliet Rd. on Friday, Nov. 21. The old facility at 406 Don Hovey Drive will close to the public at the close of business (4:00 p.m.) on Nov. 20. To ease...

The annual citywide food drive, hosted by Valparaiso city employees is Nov. 3-8. A food collection truck will be park in front of City Hall, 166 Lincolnway, daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the city encourages everyone to bring something to share –...

Valparaiso’s fleet of seven leaf vacuum crews is geared up and will begin picking up leaves Oct. 13 through Nov. 21. “Because of the unpredictability of wind and weather, it’s difficult for us to commit to a specific pick-up day for each...

Extreme weather on Aug. 21-22 brought up to 7+ inches of rain to communities throughout Northwest Indiana with some periods seeing rain at rates more than 3.5 inches per hour. Valparaiso saw periods of flooding, power outages, and road closures....