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PRESS RELEASE: Pitaya Hosts Welcome Back Wednesday for Students Returning to Bloomington

Pitaya, a women’s boutique known for fresh, affordable, on-trend styles, is celebrating the back-to-school season with "Welcome Back Wednesday", a shopping event at 417 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana 47408 on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Seeks Residents to Serve on Boards and Commissions

The City of Bloomington invites residents to apply for positions on multiple boards and commissions. These service opportunities will allow members of the public to directly participate in city government initiatives and policy-making processes. Positions are currently available as follows:

Former Indiana men’s basketball head trainer Tim Garl sues IU, AD Scott Dolson

Garl was dismissed in March 2025 after 44 seasons with the Hoosiers. 

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Partnership Expands Artist Workspace and Arts Programming

The City of Bloomington will help create affordable artist studios, expand business-development opportunities for local creatives and bring more regional arts programming to Switchyard Park through a new $7 million regional partnership supporting the creative economy across south-central Indiana.

Indiana men’s soccer 2026 position preview: New faces set to lead Hoosiers at goalkeeper

Indiana lost both starting goalkeepers from the 2025 campaign this offseason. 

Former IDS student media director refiles lawsuit against IU over October firing

Jim Rodenbush refiled his lawsuit alleging IU violated his constitutional rights in his termination.

3 Indiana men’s soccer players named to United Soccer Coaches Players to Watch list

The trio was each named to different positional groups. 

Indiana women’s soccer hosts Hampton on Wednesday to open 2026 regular season

The Hoosiers will open their season at Bill Armstrong Stadium. 

PHOTOS: Indiana men's soccer faces Bowling Green in exhibition game

PRESS RELEASE: Insomnia Cookies Gives the Class of 2030 30,000 Free Freshman 6-Packs of Cookies

Students can “enroll” in Insomnia University beginning Aug. 11—no application, essay or prerequisites required to redeem a free 6-pack of Insomnia Cookies.

PRESS RELEASE: IU Eskenazi School students to showcase Rural Placemaking Studio designs on Aug. 25

The public is invited to a showcase of the 2026 Rural Placemaking Studio’s final design concepts on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Maxwell Hall, 750 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, Ind., 47405.

PRESS RELEASE: McDonald’s USA Enters the World of Energy with Red Bull® Dragonberry Energizer

Crafted sodas and Refreshers kicked off a new era for McDonald's drinks, and fans have been showing them love since day one. Now, McDonald’s is ready to take their taste buds to new heights. Starting August 17, fans can fuel up with Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer* – marking McDonald’s entry into energy drinks.

PRESS RELEASE: VolunteerBloomington! Weekly Features for Aug. 17 - Aug. 23, 2026

The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network provides information about local volunteer opportunities. For a complete listing, visit BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org or call 812-349-3433. The inclusion of an organization in this list does not imply City endorsement or support of the organization’s activities or policies.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Safety Week Brings Bike Rides, Community Events and Safe Streets Conversations August 22-28

The City of Bloomington’s Safety Week will run August 22-28 as part of the ongoing Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan, the City’s effort to improve transportation options and make Bloomington safer and more accessible for everyone who travels its streets.

PRESS RELEASE: City Advises Drivers of August Road Closures Amid Back-to-School Traffic

Those traveling through Bloomington should prepare for several full road closures during the second half of August, including at Second and Rogers streets, on South Rogers Street between Dodds and First streets, and on Third Street between College Avenue and Walnut Street.

Indiana women’s soccer closes preseason with 1-1 penalty shootout draw against Dayton

The Hoosiers drew after penalties at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Council delays alcohol permit rules, restates police salary ordinance

Bloomington City Council discussed three ordinances and a community survey Wednesday.

5th year edge rusher Kellan Wyatt returns to Indiana football for 2026 season

Wyatt started the first seven games of 2025 for the Hoosiers.

COLUMN: 'Music, Fashion, Film' is sonically underdeveloped and thematically nihilistic

Charli xcx takes a major thematic shift from 2024's "BRAT."

GUEST COLUMN: No, Senator, our neighbors and friends aren’t invaders

A response to a proposal and a potent historical movement.