The Mishawaka Fire Department is proud to transition to a brand-new firehouse at 700 East McKinley Avenue. This project marks a significant upgrade from the current 61-year-old facility and will be a beacon of innovation, safety and community...
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Mishawaka Fire Department to break ground on new fire station
Larson-Danielson helps celebrate ribbon cutting at new Chesterton Police Department station
On the afternoon of Wednesday, October 9, Larson-Danielson Construction Company helped celebrate the ribbon cutting for the Chesterton Police Department’s newly built station. Larson-Danielson was the general contractor for the project’s 15-month...
Read MoreMayor Dave Wood’s 14th Youth Advisory Council Sworn In at September 9th Common Council Meeting
The City of Mishawaka is proud to announce that the 14th class of the Mayor Dave Wood Youth Advisory Council was officially sworn in at the Mishawaka Common Council meeting on Monday, September 9th. This year’s council is composed of an exceptional...
Read MoreA Letter from Mayor Dave Wood
One of my most important duties as mayor is to seek out and find the best talent available to perform the vital functions and services our residents depend on. We have identified our public safety departments as our top priority in service to you. On...
Read MoreAlex Arendt swears in as Mishawaka Police Department’s newest chief of police
A notable moment unfolded at the Mishawaka City Hall as the community gathered to witness the swearing-in of Alex Arendt as the new Chief of Police for the Mishawaka Police Department (MPD) during the Board of Public Works meeting on Tuesday, August...
Read MoreMishawaka Police Department Leadership Transition at Board of Public Works Meeting
Tomorrow, the City of Mishawaka will witness a significant leadership transition within the Mishawaka Police Department during the Board of Public Works meeting at 10:00 AM in the Council Chambers. Former Services Chief, Alex Arendt, will be...
Read MoreMishawaka Police Department Honors Chief Ken Witkowski Upon His Retirement, Welcomes New Leadership
Today marks a bittersweet moment for the City of Mishawaka as we bid farewell to our honorable Chief of Police, Ken Witkowski Jr., who has officially retired after an extraordinary career. Chief Witkowski has been an integral part of the Mishawaka...
Read MoreCity of Mishawaka Welcomes AmeriCorps NCCC Team for Ecological Restoration Along the Riverwalk
The City of Mishawaka is excited to announce the arrival of an AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team, set to begin an important ecological project along the Mishawaka Riverwalk. This dedicated team of five members will be in the...
Read MorePreparing for the 2024 presidential election
With the 2024 presidential election quickly approaching and this year’s race looking tight already, making sure to vote is more important than ever. If you’re getting ready to vote for the first time though, there are a lot of questions that you...
Read MoreCity of Elkhart residents come together for annual State of the City address at Lerner Theatre
On Thursday, May 23, the Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre was filled with members of the Elkhart community, gathered for Mayor Rod Roberson’s fifth annual State of the City address. Setting the tone for the evening, the Elkhart High...
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