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When I signed up for this trip, I knew that it would be a whirlwind of meetings and engagements with sparse free time.  That’s Governor Daniels’ style- “Hit it hard from morning until exhaustion”.  Well that might be a bit of an …

After a 14 hour flight our group of 35 arrived in Shanghai airport at about 6pm.  We are 11 hours ahead of Valparaiso. Shanghais is a city of about 15 million and the growth is hard to believe.  During the hour bus ride from the airport to the hotel, the …

Researchers are developing computer models to comb through thousands of injury reports in large administrative medical datasets or insurance claims data to automatically classify them based on specific words or phrases. “One goal is to identify the most …

On September 5, 2009 at 6:00pm the Annual Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124 Dance is set to kick off!  All are welcome to come partake in the entertainment and cash bar for a good cause. The Valpo Firefighters Dance is a true annual tradition.  So true in …

Are you going to the Popcorn Festival this year on September 12th? Will you be attending any of the festivities at the Popcorn Tent? If so, you won’t be alone–Banta Feeds Food Drives is going to be there too. The Popcorn Festival Food Drive will …

Building on a long tradition of caring, “Nexus–Connecting Youth to Opportunity” engaged 17 Valparaiso youth (ranging from grades 7-11) over eight weeks this summer.   A community-based program supported by and serving those in our …

After a couple years of above average food price inflation, a Purdue University economist believes the inflation rate will return to normal next year. Corinne Alexander, an agricultural economist, estimated 2010 food prices would increase between 2.5 percent …

Chris Mahlmann was raised to view the proverbial glass as half full. That lifelong attitude inspired him to create ValpoLife.com, a comprehensive web site unveiled this spring covering positive news and events occurring in and around Valparaiso. Connecting …

Valpo Methodist (First United Methodist Church) will have new Sunday morning worship times beginning Sunday, September 13, at their Franklin Street location. Traditional worship will be offered at 9:00 a.m. and a blended worship service with a variety of …

Reilly’s Philanthropy Boot Camp was developed by a group of dedicated professional volunteers who shared one passion; teaching youth the value of giving back to their community. A 15 week curriculum-based philanthropy program was developed and in Spring …