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PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington Announces Availability of 2025-2026 Neighborhood Residential Parking Permits

The City of Bloomington residential parking permits for 2025-2026 are now available for purchase online.

Gov. Braun reviews state government programs for DEI initiatives

PRESS RELEASE: Volunteers Needed for Brown County Humane Society and Drool in the Pool and more, also a New Hope Wishlist

Volunteers needed for BCHS, Drool in the Pool, Restore, and wish list spotlight on New Hope.

PRESS RELEASE: Temporary Water Discoloration Linked to Seasonal Conditions

The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has received an uptick in customer calls noticing temporary discolored water and sediment accumulating on water filters.

COLUMN: Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ is fast, furious and a little bit flawed

The Formula 1 film blurs the line between high-speed reality and Hollywood fiction.

PRESS RELEASE: WonderLab Events - Science of Art: Learn to Crochet

Learn to Crochet while watching a professional artist demonstrate more advanced techniques. 

PRESS RELEASE: WonderLab Events: Pythagorean Theorem Day

What do patterns, puzzles, and art have in common? Expand your horizons and see the connections. You’re using math and don’t even know it. Unlock the beauty of mathematics at WonderLab’s Pythagorean Theorem Day. a² + b² = c² or ….7² + 24² = 25² – Discover fun math, triangles, and Pythagorean Theorem related activities going throughout the museum.

PRESS RELEASE: ScienceFest - Teachers Attend for Free!

WonderLab ScienceFest, two days of exploration, innovation and excitement – because science isn’t just something you read about, it’s something you experience!

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Utilities To Launch Utility Access Customer Portal

The City of Bloomington Utilities will soon launch Utility Access, a new online customer portal designed to give water, wastewater, and stormwater customers greater control, convenience, and clarity when it comes to managing their utility accounts.

PRESS RELEASE: MCHA to Offer Low-Cost, Appointment-Free Vaccine Clinicfor Dogs and Cats on Sunday, July 13

Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) is excited to announce its July event to help local cat and dog owners keep their animals safe and healthy.

COLUMN: Building community when you’re far from home

Getting involved in your new environment helps a strange place feel more like home.

PHOTOS: Monroe County Fair shakes up the season with rides and ribbons

Motorcyclist killed in crash on SR 45 near Bloomington

Bedford man died Saturday in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Road 45 and Airport Road.

IUPD implements ASL training for cadets

The IU Police Academy now teaches cadets ASL and deaf culture training 

Young farmers take the stage at Monroe County Fair’s small animal auction

Participants displayed and auctioned small animals like chickens and rabbits at the Monroe County Fair.

Volunteers Needed for HHFB Gardening and Fun Day, and Spotlight for Wish List

Volunteering during holidays and Summer/Winter breaks is a HUGE help to organizations that utilize volunteers to maintain their services year-round.

Breaking down the policy changes approved by the IU Trustees

The IU Trustees met June 12, voting on over 20 policy changes.  

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Utilities Publishes Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 

The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has published its latest annual drinking water quality report, providing information about local drinking water quality and data from tests conducted during 2024.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloom Magazine Begins 20th Year of Publication

Beginning with the August/September 2025 issue, Bloom Magazine will begin celebrating its 20th year of publication in Bloomington, Indiana.

Why AI Search Optimization Requires a New SEO Approach for Companies Targeting Latin America

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) aims to improve website positioning in search engine results, such as Google. However, data shows that the way people browse the internet has changed, especially in recent years.