This page is your go-to source for important updates, upcoming events, and community news. From city projects and public meetings to special programs and local celebrations, this page keeps you connected to what’s happening in our small but vibrant Illinois community.

  • Cemetery Clean-up Week

    Spring Cemetery Clean up week: All grave blankets, artificial flowers, potted flowers, and all other plants are requested to be removed from the Galva Cemetery by Sunday, March 29, 2026 […]
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  • 2026 HCSW Spring Tree Sale

    It’s that time of year again! The Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District’s spring tree sale is going on right now. The City of Galva is once again offering […]
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  • Journey to Galva, Illinois

    A Book by local writer and digital art creator, Jordan Murray, will be available to check out at the Galva Library. A heartfelt tribute to the people who built Galva- […]
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  • Galva City Hall Hosts Free Digital Literacy Course

    The American Job Center will provide a free digital literacy class at 2pm February 10, 2026 at Galva City Hall, 311 NW 4th Ave. In this class, you will learn […]
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  • Crossroads Cultural Connections Lists 2025 Achievements, Excited for What Is To Come.

    Crossroads Cultural Connections 2025 Year-End Impact Report Creating Connection. Inspiring Curiosity. Strengthening Community. ________________________________________ Dear Friends, As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve been reflecting on what an extraordinary year […]
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  • Galva Park District to Receive $600,000 State Grant

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2026 Galva Park District receives Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant for developing public parks and outdoor recreational space. [Galva, IL] – Galva […]
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  • City of Galva Celebrates Adoption of the Galva Comprehensive Plan 2025

    The City of Galva is proud to announce the official adoption of the Galva Comprehensive Plan 2025, a milestone achievement that sets a clear, community-driven vision for the city’s future. […]
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  • State Representative Travis Weaver Features Galva Native Carlin Follis in His First Citizen Spotlight

    From State Representative Travis Weaver’s Facebook 9:35am November 18, 2025: I would like to recognize Carlin Follis as the first honoree in our Citizen Spotlight feature. For decades, Carlin has […]
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  • Galva Arts Council Awarded $120,000 Grant to Continue Levitt AMP Galva Music Series Through 2028

    The Galva Arts Council is thrilled to announce that it has been selected by the Levitt Foundation as a returning grantee for the 2026–2028 Levitt AMP Galva Music Series, securing […]
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  • Cécilia Brings Spirited Celtic and Québecois Music to Cambridge, IL

    Cà d’Zan House Concerts is honored to present Cécilia, one of Canada’s most dynamic and exciting traditional music groups, on Sunday, September 21st. The evening begins with a potluck and […]
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