Valparaiso Trick or Treat Hours

The City of Valparaiso has scheduled Trick or Treating for Halloween night, Oct. 31, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, RAIN or SHINE.

Valpo Roadway Projects Moving Forward

Valparaiso roadway enhancement projects are taking shape, preparing to make travel more efficient and add life to travel surfaces, according to City Engineer Mike Jabo. Some of the newest updates include: 

• Silhavy projectBeginning Oct. 19 southbou...

Fire Department Statue Dedication

The City of Valparaiso and Valparaiso Fire Department will host a dedication of “Reflection,” a life-sized cast bronze sculpture and tribute to the men and women of the Valparaiso Fire Department who have protected the residents of Val...

Leaf Pickup

The City of Valparaiso will begin its annual curbside leaf pick-ups from Oct. 18 through Dec. 3, announced Mayor Matt Murphy. The City has four leaf collection zones and will rotate continuously.  

Progress updates will be provided to residents, s...

Valpo Seeks Nominations for Good Neighbor Award

The City of Valparaiso is seeking nominations for its annual Good Neighbor Recognition, launched in 2020 to highlight an individual who demonstrates exemplary commitment to their neighborhood and the greater community through volunteerism and se...

Valpo City Services Recognized

Valparaiso City Utilities has once again earned state and national recognition for operational excellence by industry leaders in water management. Valparaiso’s Utility has been recognized with a Peak Performance Award for continued operational e...

Neighborhood Workshop 2021

To further promote neighborhood engagement, the City of Valparaiso is hosting a Neighborhood Workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Banta Activity Center, 605 Beech St. “We look forward to sharing updates about Neighborhood Improvement grants...

Valpo Begins Multi-Mile Road Project

Contractors will begin work on a multi-mile roadway improvement project in Valparaiso starting Tuesday, Sept. 21 with milling and paving on Calumet Avenue from Bullseye Lake Road to Morgan Boulevard. To minimize disruption to surrounding businesses, most ...

Valpo Begins Multi-Mile Road Improvement Project

The City of Valparaiso is preparing to begin an ambitious multi-mile project that will improve more than four miles of the city’s most traveled roadways, including Roosevelt Road, Calumet Avenue and Morgan Boulevard. “This multi-mile p...

Valpo Awards Grants to Businesses in VIB Program

The City of Valparaiso has awarded 50 Valparaiso businesses with Valparaiso Invests in Business (VIB) grants in an innovative program to support businesses with the added expenses they have incurred to maintain their workforce during the pandemic. &ld...

Valparaiso Passes Ordinance for Golf Carts

The City of Valparaiso has passed an ordinance allowing golf carts to be operated on designated City public rights of way, to include residential roadways. “The safety of those driving golf carts and those sharing the roadways is our paramount c...

Valpo Swears In Mayor's Youth Council

The City of Valparaiso has created a new Mayor’s Youth Council, swearing in its first candidates during the City Council meeting on August 23, at Valparaiso City Hall. “We’re excited to launch the Youth Council as an opportun...

Valpo Awards Record Number of Neighborhood Grants

The City of Valparaiso has awarded a record 21 new grants in the 2021 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program, providing $260,730 in funds to support neighborhood unity and community improvements. Coupled with the matching investments by the neighborhoods ...

City Utilities Precautionary Boil Advisory UPDATE 7/22/21

As a follow up to the earlier press release, due to the size of water main that was damaged, other customers within the south pressure zone of the City of Valparaiso have reported low pressure or a period of water service interruption. City crews have iso...

City of Valpo to Accept Credit Cards

To add convenience for residents and users of City of Valparaiso services, Valparaiso will begin accepting credit cards beginning June 22, 2021, announced Valparaiso Clerk-Treasurer Holly Taylor. “In response to customer needs and requests, we wa...

Valpo Extends Deadline for VIB Grant Applications

Valparaiso launched the $300,000 grant program to provide qualifying small businesses with working capital, continuing operations and remote work. The Valpo Invests in Business (VIB) grant was designed to help businesses to maintain operations and retain ...

Valpo Hosts Guided Art Walk

To support its public art and arts community, the City of Valparaiso will host a Guided Art Walk at 6:00 pm on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Cumberland Crossing. Art Administrator Kurt Gillins will serve as guide, sharing details of the 18 sculptures along ...

Valpo Invests in Business Grants

To further support its small business community, the City of Valparaiso has launched a $300,000 grant program to provide qualifying small businesses with working capital, continuing operations and remote work. The Valpo Invests in Business (VIB) grant was...

Valpo to Host Neighborhood Workshop

The City of Valparaiso is hosting a free Neighborhood Workshop on Wednesday, June 16 from 6:00 pm to 7:30pm at the Urschel Pavilion in Central Park Plaza. The workshop is designed to inform, educate and offer networking and peer learning opportunities to ...

Vale Park Road Overpass of SR 49 to Close May 18-28

In order to complete a maintenance project, the Indiana Department of Transportation will close the Vale Park Road (CR 400N) over SR 49. The project is scheduled to begin on or just after May 18 and complete by May 28. Detours will be marked by INDOT and ...

Valpo Awarded $1 Million in Community Crossing Grant from INTOD

The City of Valparaiso was awarded $1 million in Community Crossing grant funds, announced Governor Eric Holcomb in a live call where he recognized Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy along with representatives from Noblesville and Harrison County. “In Valparais...

Valpo Begins Eisenhower Avenue Project

The project includes replacing roadway and water main, installing new stormwater drainage, curbs, gutters and sidewalks where none existed. “We’re very pleased to bring this positive project to the neighborhood. Certainly, improving th...

INDOT Making Safety Improvements at 49 and Burlington Beach Road

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is making safety upgrades at State Road 49 and Burlington Beach Road/CR 500. “We’re very pleased to see these safety enhancements and have worked with both INDOT and residents in finding...

Valpo Supports Businesses with Grant Program

The Valpo Invests in Business (VIB) grant was designed to help qualifying businesses to maintain operations and retain their workforce, with a priority for low to moderate income jobs. The City worked to create this program by securing a grant through the...

Discounted Rain Barrels Available

A single inch of rain falling on 1,000 square feet of roof can yield nearly 600 gallons of water. The City of Valparaiso is encouraging residents to take advantage of this free water source and protect local waterways at the same time by using rain barrel...

Valpo Introduces Mayor's Youth Council

Valpo Launches Website Upgrade

Valpo Consolidates Customer Service for City Operations

Valpo Consolidates Customer Service for City Operations

Amazon Facility to Open Late Summer

Holly Taylor Earns Accreditation

Valpo Offers Neighborhood Grants for 2021

Valpo Wins Grant to Further Extend Trails

Mayor Murphy Organizes Blood Drive for April 2, 2021

Valpo Releases Residential Market Analysis

Travel Advisory Remains in Effect for Valpo

Valpo Updates Neighborhood Toolkit

Ekos Window & Wall to Break Gound in Valpo

Valpo Invites Input for Strategic Plan

Jerome Ezell Named to Human Relations Council

Valpo Updates Warming Centers

Jennifer Wright Named to Human Relations Council

Mitch Peters Named to Human Relations Council

Valpo Awarded Roadway Grant

Valpo Invites Applications for Boards and Commissions

Ethan Lowe Named to RDC

Mayor Murphy Releases Statement on COVID-19 Response

Bob Westfall Named Good Neighbor for Valpo

Valpo Introduces Snow Removal Map

Valpo Amplifies COVID Message and Restrictions

Valpo Adds Bonus Paving & Update on Leaves

Valpo Utilities Recognized Nationally

Valpo to Merge Public Works and Utilities

Bill Oeding Recognized as Distinguished Hoosier

Sensory Kits for First Responders

Michael Jabo Named Director of Engineering

Brandon Dickinson Named Redevelopment Director for Valparaiso

Mike Jessen Named City Administrator

Mayor Murphy Statement on Equality

The City of Valparaiso is both cautious and eager to get Back on Track according to Governor Eric Holcomb’s guidelines. “We’re both excited to see business resuming and vigilant in observing guidelines to keep everyone safe,” said Mayor Matt Murphy. “We’r...

Valpo Transit Resumes June 1, 2020

The City of Valparaiso is both cautious and eager to get Back on Track according to Governor Eric Holcomb’s guidelines. “We’re both excited to see business resuming and vigilant in observing guidelines to keep everyone safe,” said Mayor Matt Murphy. “We’r...

Valpo Announces Back on Track Operations

The City of Valparaiso is both cautious and eager to get Back on Track according to Governor Eric Holcomb’s guidelines. “We’re both excited to see business resuming and vigilant in observing guidelines to keep everyone safe,&...

Mayor Murphy Statement on Equality

The City of Valparaiso is both cautious and eager to get Back on Track according to Governor Eric Holcomb’s guidelines. “We’re both excited to see business resuming and vigilant in observing guidelines to keep everyone safe,” said Mayor Matt Murphy. “We’r...

Valpo Announces Back on Track Operations

The City of Valparaiso is both cautious and eager to get Back on Track according to Governor Eric Holcomb’s guidelines. “We’re both excited to see business resuming and vigilant in observing guidelines to keep everyone safe,” said Mayor Matt Murphy. “We’r...

Mayor Murphy Statement on Equality

The City of Valparaiso is both cautious and eager to get Back on Track according to Governor Eric Holcomb’s guidelines. “We’re both excited to see business resuming and vigilant in observing guidelines to keep everyone safe,” said Mayor Matt Murphy. “We’r...

Valparaiso Trick or Treat Hours

The City of Valparaiso has scheduled Trick or Treating for Halloween night, Oct. 31, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, RAIN or SHINE.

Valpo Roadway Projects Moving Forward

Valparaiso roadway enhancement projects are taking shape, preparing to make travel more efficient and add life to travel surfaces, according to City Engineer Mike Jabo. Some of the newest updates include: 

• Silhavy projectBeginning Oct. 19 southbou...

Fire Department Statue Dedication

The City of Valparaiso and Valparaiso Fire Department will host a dedication of “Reflection,” a life-sized cast bronze sculpture and tribute to the men and women of the Valparaiso Fire Department who have protected the residents of Valparaiso for more tha...

Leaf Pickup

The City of Valparaiso will begin its annual curbside leaf pick-ups from Oct. 18 through Dec. 3, announced Mayor Matt Murphy. The City has four leaf collection zones and will rotate continuously.  

Progress updates will be provided to residents, s...

Valpo Seeks Nominations for Good Neighbor Award

The City of Valparaiso is seeking nominations for its annual Good Neighbor Recognition, launched in 2020 to highlight an individual who demonstrates exemplary commitment to their neighborhood and the greater community through volunteerism and se...

Valpo City Services Recognized

Valparaiso City Utilities has once again earned state and national recognition for operational excellence by industry leaders in water management. Valparaiso’s Utility has been recognized with a Peak Performance Award for continued operational excellence ...

Valpo Transit

The City of Valparaiso is both cautious and eager to get Back on Track according to Governor Eric Holcomb’s guidelines. “We’re both excited to see business resuming and vigilant in observing guidelines to keep everyone safe,” said Mayor Matt Murphy. “We’r...

Valpo Transit Resumes June 1, 2020

The City of Valparaiso has announced that it will resume bus services to Chicago and the South Shore Line and maintain routes on its intracity V-Line as it works to restore services that had been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Valpo Announces Back on Track Operations

The City of Valparaiso is both cautious and eager to get Back on Track according to Governor Eric Holcomb’s guidelines. “We’re both excited to see business resuming and vigilant in observing guidelines to keep everyone safe,&...

Valparaiso Parks and Recreation Calendar

From children's classes to holiday celebrations and fitness activities, be sure to keep active with your Valpo Parks and Recreation upcoming community events calendar!