City Council passes water fee increase
The Bloomington City Council unanimously passed legislation Monday night in a special session focused on rate hikes for Bloomington's water utility fees.
The Bloomington City Council unanimously passed legislation Monday night in a special session focused on rate hikes for Bloomington's water utility fees.
Members of a community group say they’re frustrated over plans for shutting down the Indiana historic site honoring Ernie Pyle.
The Acoustical Society of America awarded David Pisoni, Chancellor’s Professor of psychology and cognitive science at IU, the Silver Medal in Speech Communication today.
Four former Carmel High School basketball players, including the son of a former IU player, have received criminal charges following hazing incidents earlier this year.
If you are looking for a day out but don’t want to venture too far, look no further than the Hoosier National Forest. Just on the outskirts of Bloomington lies this 200,000 acre forest, where visitors can go camping, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing and hunting.
If you are looking for a day out but don’t want to venture too far, look no further than the Hoosier National Forest. Just on the outskirts of Bloomington lies this 200,000 acre forest, where visitors can go camping, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing and hunting.
The IU volleyball team has been practicing all spring to this point — nearly six months removed from its last competitive match, save for a couple of small spring tournaments.However, the Hoosiers get their payoff Wednesday as they embark on an 11-day European tour for sightseeing and a series of matches against some of the continent’s top youth competition.
The women did not improve their team finish from 2009, finishing in fourth place again, but the men’s team moved up one spot to fifth. Minnesota won the men’s overall team championship, while Penn State won the women’s overall. But the Hoosiers, still a fairly youthful team, are not disappointed by their finish.
Showers Plaza fills with a bustling crowd of patrons making their way through a multitude of tent-covered stands selling meat, dairy and locally grown produce. Live bluegrass music serenades the shoppers as they stroll. The market-goers delight in grass-fed beef, leafy greens and fresh herbs. The Bloomington Farmers’ Market is an oasis of local, organic and handcrafted goods — any food lover’s paradise.
While Gary Harris, Jeremy Hollowell and Aaron Thomas all have received scholarship offers from the Hoosiers, this weekend marked the first time many of the Hoosier faithful caught a glimpse of the potential signees. The three players have become a hot commodity for several Big Ten and other Midwestern schools during this summer’s AAU circuit.
The School of Fine Arts Gallery housed the Bloomington Photography Club’s 19th annual exhibition opening reception 7 p.m. May 14.
As a certified “townie,” I’m always confronted with the same state of shock when I introduce myself as “Kyrie Shepley, from Bloomington.” I’m amazed at how many students never leave the campus bubble and miss out on the rest of Monroe County. The bars might be dead, but the rest of Bloomington is alive and well. This week, I’m starting with my “Top 10 things you must do while in Btown this summer.”
IU senior closing pitcher Chris Squires rebounded from two disappointing relief efforts to preserve the win in Sunday’s finale at Michigan State, but the Hoosiers now face a dogfight to make the Big Ten Tournament.
The IU School of Medicine has received a federal grant from the National Institutes of Health for nearly $8.5 million. This will allow a floor of the Riley Hospital for Children, the hospital that benefits from IU Dance Marathon, to become a state-of-the-art facility for pediatric clinical research.
In Santa Claus, Ind., everyday is Christmas, Halloween, the Fourth of July and even Thanksgiving at Holiday World. A relatively short road trip can turn a lazy summer day into an exciting adventure.
On May 15th, former four-star Warren Central recruit Walter Offutt chosen where he will play next season
The final 10th Street Mobility Study affirming a preferred course of action was released to the public May 3, said Raymond Hess, senior transportation planner for the City of Bloomington.
“Painting the Bridge: Blogging to show IU’s true colors” was added to the website in December and features blog posts by eight students and several staff members, which are posted under categories such as “academics,” “arts,” “athletics,” “exams” and “travel.” The blog’s theme and title is based on the Jordan Avenue bridges that are painted by IU students to promote events and community involvement.
The IU Office of Parking Operations’ Spring Bike Auction on Saturday offered 140 bikes at the biannual event.
I’ve compiled a list of the manliest stores located on the town square, ones that kick you in the shins and raise your testosterone levels upon entrance.