Government

The City of Valparaiso is inviting the community to attend the Valparaiso Community Conference on Thursday, April 17, 2025, noon to 5:00 pm at the Harre Union, Valparaiso University. “This first-ever Community Conference is for anyone who wants to...

Valpo Parks has announced a significant investment in the city's park system with the launch of the "rePLAY" initiative. This $10 million initiative will enhance and upgrade 10 existing parks in 2025.  "Over the past decade, it’s been...

City Hall and all other municipal offices will be CLOSED to the public on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Michigan City Transit and Refuse departments also will be nonoperational on Monday, meaning no bus service...

On Wednesday, January 15, Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas delivered his 2025 State of the City Address at the Valpo Chamber’s Annual Meeting. Over 400 elected officials and representatives of local businesses gathered in the Porter County Expo Center...

Valparaiso City Council members are (left to right), row 1: Diana Reed, Ellen Kapitan, Emilie Hunt; row 2: Robert Cotton, Barbara Domer, Peter Anderson, Jack Pupillo.  The Valparaiso City Council has announced its leadership positions and liaison...

The collective decision has been made to withdraw House Bill 1236 — the proposed food and beverage tax — from consideration.  Over the past two weeks, our team has received feedback from our residents and local business community, some in...

The Franklin Street Bridge leading to Washington Park will be CLOSED FOR REPAIRS beginning this Thursday, Jan. 16 and lasting through approximately March 15. Thank you for your patience.

Patrons of Michigan City Municipal Golf Course can expect a next-level experience in 2025 because – for the first time in many years – the city will have a PGA-certified golf pro running the show.  Justin Stevens, Michigan City’s new...

The Michigan City Sanitary District has closed Striebel Pond’s south parking lot, accessible from Hitchcock Street, for the remainder of the winter season.  The north parking lot, accessible from Earl Road, will remain open and accessible, as...

The Valparaiso Police Department is honored to announce the swearing-in of six new officers as 2025 begins. Mayor Jon Costas performed the ceremony within the council chambers of City Hall this morning, welcoming Jacob Bill, Madison Patrick, Nicholas...