42
Acres of Parkland
25+
Musical Acts a Year
80%
Residents of Scandinavian Ancestry
43.9
Median Age of Residents
Galva News & Announcements
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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 the following: How to access the internet, how to use a mouse, how to search the internet safely, how to create and use email effectively, and how to navigate the file system.
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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 this has been for Crossroads Cultural Connections — and how much of it is because of people like you. Whether you came to a show, cooked a dish for a potluck, donated, told a friend, or simply welcomed a…
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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 Park District today announced that it has been selected to receive a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the State of Illinois for renovations and new amenities on the Park District grounds. Governor JB Pritzker and the Il…
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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. Developed with the assistance of Hometown Consulting, the plan represents months of collaboration, public engagement, and strategic analysis focused on strengthening Galva for generations to come. A comprehensive plan is a long-range guide that helps communities make informed decisions…
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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: Water/Wastewater SuperintendentSalary: starts at $21.98/hr with a competitive benefits package including health, life and dental insurances, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and IMRF pension Purpose of Position:Under general direction, assists in completing assigned tasks from t…
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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 the Galva Senior Citizens Center, Community State Bank, or the State Bank of Toulon.
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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 made significant contributions to her community in Galva as a volunteer, leader, and dedicated professional. As her nominator stated, Carlin has volunteered her time to any cause that needs help, and her efforts have touched nearly every aspect of community life in Galva and bey…
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**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 all of the Galva Fire District, including the City of Galva until further notice. For updates, continue to monitor this webpage. View the Galva Fire District map at the link below.
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