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The summit, titled Unlocking Solutions, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Monroe Convention Center, located at 302 South College Avenue in Bloomington

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Regional Housing Summit in Bloomington to unite developers nonprofits and residents for housing solutions

Monroe County, Indiana – Community members from across South Central Indiana will soon gather in Bloomington for a full day devoted to one of...

Fred Pitts24 hours ago

Local organizations in Bloomington now have a fresh opportunity to invest in cleaner energy and more efficient buildings, as the city opens applications for the 2026 Solar, Energy Efficiency, & Lighting (SEEL) Grant Program.

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City of Bloomington invites organizations to apply for clean energy grants of up to $25,000 supporting solar and efficiency projects

Bloomington, Indiana – Local organizations in Bloomington now have a fresh opportunity to invest in cleaner energy and more efficient buildings, as the city...

Jeremiah Santos2 days ago

The annual event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, and will take place at the historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater, located at 114 East Kirkwood Avenue.

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Bloomington residents invited to hear Mayor Kerry Thomson outline city progress and future plans during March 31 2026 State of the City Address

Bloomington, Indiana – Residents of Bloomington will soon gather for one of the city’s most anticipated civic traditions, as Mayor Kerry Thomson prepares to...

Fred Pitts2 days ago

A stretch of West Second Street in Bloomington is preparing for another round of construction as city officials move forward with infrastructure upgrades tied to the broader West Second Street Modernization and Safety Improvements Project

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Utility upgrades move forward as West Second Street closures scheduled in Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana – A stretch of West Second Street in Bloomington is preparing for another round of construction as city officials move forward with...

Ashley Holloway2 days ago

The City of Bloomington is preparing to hear directly from residents once again, announcing the launch of its 2026 Community Survey. The effort continues a practice that began in 2017, when the City committed to working with an independent research firm to measure public views on municipal services, local priorities, and overall quality of life

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Bloomington launches 2026 Community Survey, shifting timeline to avoid survey fatigue after year of major public engagement efforts

Bloomington, Indiana – The City of Bloomington is preparing to hear directly from residents once again, announcing the launch of its 2026 Community Survey....

Ashley HollowayMarch 5, 2026

One year into a two-year plan designed to restore financial stability, the Monroe County Community School Corporation reported measurable progress while maintaining what leaders describe as a strong educational foundation.

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Monroe County Community School Corporation reports first year financial gains under two-year recovery strategy while maintaining classroom stability

Monroe County, Indiana – One year into a two-year plan designed to restore financial stability, the Monroe County Community School Corporation reported measurable progress...

Jeremiah SantosMarch 3, 2026

New research from Indiana University shows that weight-based teasing and stigma do not improve health outcomes. Instead, they contribute to chronic stress that can damage the body over time. The findings challenge a long-standing cultural belief that shame can motivate people to adopt healthier behaviors.

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Indiana University research in Bloomington finds weight-based teasing during adolescence drives chronic stress and measurable health harm

Bloomington, Indiana – Adolescence moves fast. Bodies change. Emotions intensify. Social circles shift. In that fragile stretch of life, young people begin piecing together...

Ashley HollowayMarch 3, 2026

The 2026 Women’s Achievement Awards will spotlight women whose dedication spans classrooms, food pantries, youth organizations, and service initiatives across the city.

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Bloomington Women’s History Month luncheon to honor educators advocates and student leaders, event set for March 25

Bloomington, Indiana – In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Commission on the Status of Women will soon gather community members to celebrate a...

Jeremiah SantosFebruary 27, 2026

The City of Bloomington is once again calling on residents to turn creativity into environmental action as it launches the 14th Annual Linda P. Thompson Eco-Heroes Art Contest.

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Bloomington’s Environmental Commission invites artists of all ages to explore native insects in nighttime theme

Bloomington, Indiana – The City of Bloomington is once again calling on residents to turn creativity into environmental action as it launches the 14th...

Fred PittsFebruary 27, 2026

The Bloomington Board of Public Works has approved guidelines for the 2026 downtown outdoor dining season, formally setting the direction for how Kirkwood Avenue will operate in the coming year

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Bloomington approves 2026 guidelines keeping Kirkwood Avenue open under shared street model

Bloomington, Indiana – The Bloomington Board of Public Works has approved guidelines for the 2026 downtown outdoor dining season, formally setting the direction for...

Fred PittsFebruary 26, 2026

The City of Bloomington has added new leadership to its Engineering Department with the appointment of John Garzee as Traffic Engineer, a role that places him at the center of the city’s transportation safety and accessibility efforts.

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Former San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency engineer John Garzee takes helm of Bloomington mobility and accessibility initiatives

Bloomington, Indiana – The City of Bloomington has added new leadership to its Engineering Department with the appointment of John Garzee as Traffic Engineer,...

Ashley HollowayFebruary 26, 2026

Recovery efforts are still underway in Monroe County after a tornado tore through the western part of the county on the evening of Feb. 19

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Monroe County residents urged to file damage reports following Feb. 19 tornado with 120 mile per hour winds

Monroe County, Indiana – Recovery efforts are still underway in Monroe County after a tornado tore through the western part of the county on...

Jeremiah SantosFebruary 24, 2026

The Monroe County Community School Corporation is moving forward with a $8 million enhancement project that will pay for itself through bonds. This means that students at Bloomington High School North will soon have a lot of new sports facilities.

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Bloomington High School North set for major facility upgrades as MCCSC launches $8 million athletics improvement plan

Bloomington, Indiana – The Monroe County Community School Corporation is moving forward with a $8 million enhancement project that will pay for itself through...

Fred PittsFebruary 24, 2026

There is a busy, hidden world under every field and pasture. Scientists think that more than half of the world's biodiversity lives underground, in the soil itself. But the living creatures that make this hidden ecosystem work don't often come up when people talk about how to quantify soil health.

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Bloomington researcher André Franco secures $737,000 USDA grant to bring underground biodiversity into mainstream soil health testing

Bloomington, Indiana – There is a busy, hidden world under every field and pasture. Scientists think that more than half of the world’s biodiversity...

Ashley HollowayFebruary 24, 2026

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