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PRESS RELEASE: IU Asian Culture Center, City of Bloomington to Host Asianfest 2026

By Press release · Friday, March 27 12:48 p.m.

The Indiana University Asian Culture Center, in partnership with the City of Bloomington, will host Asianfest 2026, an annual celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 East Kirkwood Avenue.

PRESS RELEASE: IU senior O'Neill student, Sarah Warf, Selected to Perform Stand-Up in LA at Bergamot Comedy Festival this week!

By Press release · Thursday, March 26 5:59 p.m.

IU senior O'Neill student, Sarah Warf, Selected to Perform Stand-Up in LA at Bergamot Comedy Festival this week!

PRESS RELEASE: Major Private Investment Advances Bloomington’s Innovation District with Planned 170-room Premium Hotel

By Press release · Wednesday, March 25 6:11 p.m.

Today, the City of Bloomington and Alluinn Development, LLC completed a land purchase for the construction of a four-story, 170-guestroom boutique hotel at the corner of Rogers and 10th streets in Bloomington’s Trades District.

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PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Requests Applications for Housing Quality Appeals Board

By Press release · Wednesday, March 25 5:25 p.m.

The City of Bloomington invites residents to apply for positions (Mayoral-appointed seats) on the Board of Housing Quality Appeals.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington and INDOT Reach Agreement to Reduce Tree Removal Along Pete Ellis Drive and E. 10th Street

By Press release · Wednesday, March 25 5:18 p.m.

The City of Bloomington and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) have reached a preliminary agreement that significantly reduces the number of mature oak trees scheduled for removal along E. 10th Street near Pete Ellis Drive.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Announces Rogers Street/Madison Street/Kinser Pike Corridor Study and Requests Public Input

By Press release · Wednesday, March 25 4:15 p.m.

The City of Bloomington is launching a study of the Rogers Street/Madison Street/Kinser Pike corridor and invites the community to provide input.

PRESS RELEASE: Grant Allows MCHA to Continue Expanded Spay and Neuter Assistance Program

By Press release · Wednesday, March 25 3:51 p.m.

Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) has received a grant from Lilly Scholars Network to continue the expanded Spay/Neuter Assistance Program launched with LSN support last year. This funding allows MCHA to help more families access affordable spay and neuter services for their pets.

PRESS RELEASE: 2026 Arts Projects Grants Available for Bloomington Artists & Organizations

By Press release · Wednesday, March 25 3:44 p.m.

The Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC), in collaboration with the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association (BUEA), has released applications for the 2026 Arts Project Grants.

City of Bloomington Announces 14th Annual Eco-Heroes Art Contest to Celebrate Our Nature at Night

By Press release · Wednesday, March 25 3:31 p.m.

The Bloomington Environmental Commission announced the 14th Annual Linda P. Thompson Eco-Heroes Art Contest, encouraging residents of all ages to explore the importance of native insects through artistic expression. This year’s theme, “Our Nature at Night,” invites participants to explore the fascinating world that comes alive after sunset.

PRESS RELEASE: McCalla Exhibit Highlights T.C. Steele’s Indiana University Landscapes

By Press release · Wednesday, March 25 2:27 p.m.

University Collections at McCalla will celebrate the opening of its new exhibition, Capturing the Campus: T.C. Steele, Indiana University’s First Artist in Residence, on Friday, April 17, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm EDT.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Elect Connect: Monroe County Commissioners Candidate Forum

By Press release · Wednesday, March 25 12:18 p.m.

The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, Amplify Bloomington, The Indiana Uplands Realtor Association, and Building Association of South Central Indiana (BASCI) will host Elect Connect: Monroe County Commissioners Candidate Forum on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at Constellation Stage & Screen’s Waldron Arts Center.

PRESS RELEASE: Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Announces New Health Plan Option for Small Business Members Through Partnership With Indiana Chamber

By Press release · Tuesday, March 24 1:04 p.m.

The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a new partnership with the Indiana Chamber, the Indy Chamber, and SIHO Insurance Services to bring ChamberCare, a high-value health plan designed specifically for small and mid-sized businesses, to employers in the Bloomington community. Available exclusively to members of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, ChamberCare provides competitive pricing, expansive statewide provider access, and enhanced customer service features aimed at addressing one of the most persistent challenges facing small businesses: affordable, high-quality healthcare coverage.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Utilities to Continue West Second Street Modernization and Safety Improvements

By Press release · Monday, March 23 11:25 a.m.

The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) is continuing infrastructure upgrades as part of the City’s broader West Second Street Modernization and Safety Improvements Project

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Kerry Thomson to Deliver Annual State of the City Address on March 31, Detailing Bloomington’s Progress and Priorities

By Press release · Thursday, March 12 4:50 p.m.

The City of Bloomington announced that Mayor Kerry Thomson will deliver the 2026 State of the City Address on Tuesday, March 31, at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater (114 E Kirkwood Avenue).

PRESS RELEASE: City Offers Grant Funding Up to $25,000 for Solar, Energy Efficiency, & Lighting

By Press release · Wednesday, March 11 3:58 p.m.

The City of Bloomington is accepting applications for the 2026 Solar, Energy Efficiency, & Lighting (SEEL) Grant Program. This program provides technical assistance and up to $25,000 in grant funding for local small businesses and nonprofits to improve building efficiency, install solar, or install battery storage.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Partners with United Way of South Central Indiana to Offer Free Community Tax Service

By Press release · Tuesday, March 10 1:45 p.m.

The City of Bloomington, in partnership with United Way of South Central Indiana, is offering Free Community Tax Service appointments at Bloomington City Hall during the 2026 tax season.

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

By Press release · Tuesday, March 10 11:22 a.m.

The City of Bloomington inesidents 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.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington to Celebrate Women Leaders at 2026 Women’s History Month Luncheon

By Press release · Thursday, March 5 3:21 p.m.

The City of Bloomington’s Commission on the Status of Women invites the community to celebrate the 2026 Women’s History Month Luncheon on Wednesday, March 25 at the Monroe Convention Center (302 S. College Ave).

PRESS RELEASE: USDOT Awards City of Bloomington with $1.44M to Improve Street Safety for Drivers, Pedestrians, Bicyclists

By Press release · Thursday, March 5 3:15 p.m.

The City of Bloomington has been awarded $1.44 million in federal funding to make streets safer and more comfortable for people who drive, walk, bike, and use mobility devices.

PRESS RELEASE: Campus Riot Co. Expands as Student-Focused Fashion & Culture Publication During High-Energy Spring Semester at Indiana University

By Press release · Thursday, March 5 12:14 p.m.

As March Madness returns and campus energy builds following a headline football season, a new independent fashion and culture publication centered on student style at Indiana University Bloomington is gaining momentum.

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