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PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington’s Heat Mapping Report and Interactive Website Completed by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration & CAPA Strategies

By Press release · Friday, Sept. 27,2024 11:37 a.m.

On Aug. 4, 2024, the City of Bloomington, along with volunteer residents, completed a heat mapping campaign administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and CAPA Strategies.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington’s Closed Captioning Ordinance to Take Effect Jan. 1, 2025

By Press release · Thursday, Sept. 26,2024 10:29 a.m.

On Jan. 1, 2025, Bloomington’s closed captioning ordinance will come into effect. This ordinance requires all Bloomington businesses and places of public accommodation to activate closed captioning on public televisions during regular business hours.

PRESS RELEASE: Traditional Arts Indiana Celebrates Indiana Heritage Fellowship Winners, Apprenticeship Pairs 

By Press release · Tuesday, Sept. 24,2024 1:44 p.m.

Traditional Arts Indiana will celebrate the Indiana Heritage Fellowship Award winners and Apprenticeship Program pairs on Friday, Oct. 4th at a ceremony in Bloomington.

PRESS RELEASE: Sample Indiana-Grown Apples at Farmers' Market Sept. 28

By Press release · Monday, Sept. 23,2024 11:24 a.m.

The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market hosts a free tasting of more than a dozen varieties of locally grown and heirloom varieties of apples on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on the Fernandez Plaza at the Saturday Market, located at 401 N. Morton St. in Bloomington.

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PRESS RELEASE: 70 Years Post-Brown: Looking to the Past, Transforming the Future

By Press release · Monday, Sept. 23,2024 11:22 a.m.

The NAACP Monroe County Branch 3062 is proud to present a special event, "70 Years Post-Brown: Looking to the Past, Transforming the Future," commemorating the landmark Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education and examining its impact on today's education system and civil rights movement

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

By Press release · Thursday, Sept. 19,2024 11:52 a.m.

The City of Bloomington is seeking residents to fill vacancies on multiple boards and commissions.

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PRESS RELEASE: IU Funding Board says it has decreased funding to support student organizations this year

By Press release · Wednesday, Sept. 18,2024 2:48 p.m.

IU Funding Board has been and will continue to be committed to the enhancement of the IU Bloomington community.

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington to Host 6th Annual Black y Brown Arts Festival this Saturday

By Press release · Thursday, Sept. 12,2024 2:13 p.m.

The City of Bloomington will host the 6th Annual Black y Brown Arts Festival on Sat. Sept. 14, 2024, at the Switchyard Park Pavilion and Grand Stage, located at 1601 S. Rogers St.

PRESS RELEASE: Advocates Pursue “Mental Health For All” At Community Walk

By Press release · Thursday, Sept. 12,2024 2:09 p.m.

As the American public increasingly understands the critical nature of accessible, affordable mental health care, so do the demands on NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington Invites the Public to Volunteer at the Community Paint Day for the Duke Substation Walls

By Press release · Tuesday, Sept. 10,2024 1:32 p.m.

The City of Bloomington is inviting members of the community to participate in the Duke Mural Community Paint Day on Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Fire Department Receives $75,000 Grant for Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program

By Press release · Wednesday, Sept. 4,2024 1:44 p.m.

The City of Bloomington Fire Department has been awarded a $75,000 grant to support its Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) program.

PRESS RELEASE: Traveling Town Hall with Mayor Kerry Thomson Set for Sept. 9

By Press release · Tuesday, Sept. 3,2024 10:11 a.m.

Mayor Kerry Thomson will host the next Traveling Town Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Binford Elementary, 2300 E 2nd St. Council member Dave Rollo will also attend.

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males Invites Local Teens to Fifth Annual Black Male Youth Summit

By Press release · Thursday, Aug. 29,2024 2:14 p.m.

The City of Bloomington’s Commission on the Status of Black Males (CSBM) is inviting middle school and high school-aged males to attend the fifth annual Black Male Youth Summit.

PRESS RELEASE: MCHA Teams Up with Monroe Fire Station 24 to Offer Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats

By Press release · Wednesday, Aug. 28,2024 2:17 p.m.

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

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington to Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month with 2024 La FIesta del Otoño

By Press release · Wednesday, Aug. 28,2024 2:02 p.m.

The City of Bloomington will host La Fiesta del Otoño on Saturday, Sept. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Switchyard Park Pavilion, located at 1601 S Rogers St. The event is free, family-friendly, and open to all, providing an opportunity for the community to come together for National Hispanic Heritage Month.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington, Monroe County Officials Sign Letter Supporting New Economic Development District in South Central Indiana

By Press release · Tuesday, Aug. 27,2024 1:52 p.m.

Officials from the City of Bloomington, Monroe County, and the Bloomington City Council have jointly signed a letter of support for the establishment of a new Economic Development District (EDD) in South Central Indiana. The proposed EDD would include Brown, Monroe, and Owen Counties—regions known for their shared economic strengths and collaborative efforts.

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington Names Katherine Zaiger as Director of Utilities

By Press release · Tuesday, Aug. 27,2024 9:32 a.m.

The City of Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson has appointed Katherine Zaiger as City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) Director, effective immediately.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women and the League of Women Voters Celebrate Women’s Equality Day by Sharing Essential Voting Information

By Press release · Monday, Aug. 26,2024 12:50 p.m.

The Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters - Bloomington/Monroe County, is observing Women’s Equality Day by sharing essential voting information to encourage women’s participation in upcoming elections.

PRESS RELEASE: Blue Revue August 23

By Press release · Friday, Aug. 23,2024 1:15 p.m.

Jerry Stinson, a life-long supporter of the Democratic Party, has sadly passed away at the age of 97.

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington Announces Downtown and W 3rd Street Maintenance Projects

By Press release · Thursday, Aug. 22,2024 1:51 p.m.

The City of Bloomington will begin two street maintenance projects in late August and September focusing on street maintenance.

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