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.
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We’re Hiring! The City of Galva Water and Sewer Department is Looking for a Full-Time Maintenance Worker.
Applications are due December 8, 2025, and can be found at – Galva City Hall 311 NW 4th Ave, Galva IL City of Galva JOB DESCRIPTIONDepartment: Water/WastewaterTitle: Maintenance WorkerReports to: […] -
LOVE TREE 2025
Beta Sigma Phi’s annual Love Tree program is now underway! If you are able to help a child in need this holiday season, please pick up an ornament located at […] -
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 […] -
**UPDATED: Galva Fire Chief Nate Byers Issues Burn Ban Until Further Notice
**The Galva Fire District burn ban is lifted as of 8:00am, October 10, 2025** Due to extremely dry conditions, the Galva Community Fire Department has issued a burn ban for […] -
City of Galva Announces Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule
The City of Galva Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants between October 7th – October 17th. The water department will start in the SE and SW quadrants of town […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Enjoy Jordbruksdagarna (Ag Days) in Historic Bishop Hill!
The annual 19th century harvest festival Jordbruksdagarna (pronounced yord-brooks-DAH-ga-na) will take place Saturday September 27 and Sunday September 28, 2025 in historic Bishop Hill, IL. As always, there will be […] -
Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event – October 11, 2025
Residents of Illinois can safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste at a FREE collection event on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at […] -
Build Your New Home in Galva! Northpoint Estates Subdivision Lots Available!
A prime collection of residential building lots in the newly developed Northpoint Estates Subdivision on the north edge of Galva is now officially on the market. These lots, listed with […]