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PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Thomson Signals New Direction for College Square Property, Emphasizes Economic Development, Convention Center Progress, and Downtown Connectivity

By Press release · Thursday, Jan. 22 11:51 a.m.

Mayor Kerry Thomson today announced her administration’s intent to move forward with a new approach for the College Square property at 200-226 S. College Avenue, following action by the Capital Improvement Board (CIB) to discontinue negotiations with Dora Hospitality.

PRESS RELEASE: Utilities Work to Identify Lead Service Lines, Invites Resident Participation

By Press release · Thursday, Jan. 22 10:33 a.m.

City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) is encouraging customers with unknown water service line materials to help identify their service lines as part of the ongoing Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) program.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Utilities Expands Financial Assistance Program

By Press release · Thursday, Jan. 15 4:26 p.m.

City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has expanded its Financial Assistance Program to better support community members facing economic hardship by increasing access to and flexibility within existing assistance options.

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PRESS RELEASE: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission Selects Ruth Aydt as 2026 Legacy Award Recipient

By Press release · Thursday, Jan. 15 12:37 p.m.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission has selected Ruth Aydt as the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award recipient.

PRESS RELEASE: Event Time Updated for Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration on Jan. 19

By Press release · Wednesday, Jan. 14 11:10 a.m.

The resident-led Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission has updated the event time for its Annual Commemoration on Monday, January 19.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Temporarily Renames Retention Pond in Spirit and Valiant Defense

By Press release · Tuesday, Jan. 13 1:48 p.m.

In a city known for a healthy appreciation for whimsy, the City of Bloomington has once again risen to the moment. After a standout Peach Bowl performance by Indiana University football and a social media conversation that refused to be ignored, a grassroots call emerged to rename the retention pond at Miller-Showers Park “D’Angelo’s Pond.”

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Volunteer Network Launches 100,000 Volunteer Hours Challenge

By Press release · Thursday, Jan. 8 3:37 p.m.

The City of Bloomington invites residents to join the Bloomington Volunteer Network (CBVN) for its most ambitious volunteer challenge to date.

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PRESS RELEASE: The Jokers of Magic Bring High-Energy Comedy & Mind-Bending Illusions to the Buskirk-Chumley Theater — January 25, 2026

By Press release · Thursday, Jan. 8 11:50 a.m.

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater is thrilled to present The Jokers of Magic on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 7 PM, a fast-paced, laugh-filled showcase blending world-class magic with sharp-witted comedy.

PRESS RELEASE: Nominations Open for Bloomington’s Annual Women’s Awards

By Press release · Tuesday, Jan. 6 4:41 p.m.

The Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for its 2026 annual awards, honoring local women and girls who are driving positive change, breaking barriers, and inspiring others in our community.

PRESS RELEASE: The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission to Focus on Women in the Movement, featuring Historian Dr. Traci Parker

By Press release · Tuesday, Jan. 6 4:06 p.m.

The resident-led Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission will host its Annual Commemoration on Monday, January 19 at 6 p.m. at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater (114 E Kirkwood Avenue, in Bloomington). The event is free to attend and open to the public.

PRESS RELEASE: Jack Hopkins Social Services Funding Committee Seeking Resident Members: Apply Now

By Press release · Tuesday, Jan. 6 1:12 p.m.

The City of Bloomington Common Council’s Jack Hopkins Social Services Committee is now accepting applications for Bloomington residents to serve on the Committee in 2026.

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

By Press release · Monday, Jan. 5 3:45 p.m.

The City of Bloomington invites residents to apply for positions on multiple boards and commissions.

PRESS RELEASE: Orr Fellowship Welcomes Over 90 Recent, Upcoming College Graduates to 2026 Cohor

By Press release · Wednesday, Dec. 17,2025 11:24 a.m.

Orr Fellowship, an early career development program for versatile high-achievers and future-focused businesses in Indianapolis and Evansville, announced today its newest cohort of Fellows for 2026.

PRESS RELEASE: VolunteerBloomington! Weekly Features Dec. 22 - Dec. 28, 2025

By Press release · Wednesday, Dec. 17,2025 10:10 a.m.

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: City of Bloomington Sanitation Services Delayed on Monday, December 15

By Press release · Monday, Dec. 15,2025 12:24 p.m.

In anticipation of the expected extreme cold temperatures, the City of Bloomington Sanitation Division will operate on a modified schedule this week. All sanitation services, including trash and recycling collection, will run on a one-day delay.

PRESS RELEASE: City Expands Free Public Wi-Fi to Additional Parks and Community Spaces

By Press release · Monday, Dec. 15,2025 12:12 p.m.

As part of ongoing work to expand digital access for residents, free public Wi-Fi is now available at two additional locations: Seminary Park (100 W. 2nd St.) and Hopewell Commons (630 S. Morton St.), Bloomington’s newest park. Both sites offer service at speeds up to 100 megabits per second (Mbps), depending on where you’re located in the park.

PRESS RELEASE: MCHA Postpones This Weekend’s Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats to Sunday, December 21, Due to Forecasted Extreme Cold

By Press release · Thursday, Dec. 11,2025 4:50 p.m.

Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) has postponed this Sunday’s previously scheduled vaccine clinic in anticipation of extreme cold winter weather.

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PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Thomson Signals New Direction for College Square Property, Emphasizes Economic Development, Convention Center Progress, and Downtown Connectivity

PRESS RELEASE: Utilities Work to Identify Lead Service Lines, Invites Resident Participation

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Utilities Expands Financial Assistance Program

PRESS RELEASE: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission Selects Ruth Aydt as 2026 Legacy Award Recipient

PRESS RELEASE: Event Time Updated for Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration on Jan. 19

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Temporarily Renames Retention Pond in Spirit and Valiant Defense

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Volunteer Network Launches 100,000 Volunteer Hours Challenge

PRESS RELEASE: The Jokers of Magic Bring High-Energy Comedy & Mind-Bending Illusions to the Buskirk-Chumley Theater — January 25, 2026

PRESS RELEASE: Nominations Open for Bloomington’s Annual Women’s Awards

PRESS RELEASE: The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission to Focus on Women in the Movement, featuring Historian Dr. Traci Parker

PRESS RELEASE: Jack Hopkins Social Services Funding Committee Seeking Resident Members: Apply Now

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

PRESS RELEASE: Orr Fellowship Welcomes Over 90 Recent, Upcoming College Graduates to 2026 Cohor

PRESS RELEASE: VolunteerBloomington! Weekly Features Dec. 22 - Dec. 28, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Sanitation Services Delayed on Monday, December 15

PRESS RELEASE: City Expands Free Public Wi-Fi to Additional Parks and Community Spaces

PRESS RELEASE: MCHA Postpones This Weekend’s Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats to Sunday, December 21, Due to Forecasted Extreme Cold

PRESS RELEASE: New State Law Requires Changes to Bloomington’s Residential Permitting Process

PRESS RELEASE: City Shares Safety, Outreach, and Support Efforts Ahead of Browns Woods Encampment Closure

PRESS RELEASE: MCHA to Offer Low-Cost, Appointment-Free Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats on Sunday, December 14

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