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PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Utilities Announces S Sare Road Closure Starting November 12 for Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project

By Press release · Wednesday, Nov. 6,2024 12:31 p.m.

The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) will soon begin a project to improve stormwater drainage along a section of S Sare Road, aiming to enhance infrastructure resilience and road safety.

PRESS RELEASE: Study Reveals Key Insights into Farmers' Market Operations

By Press release · Wednesday, Oct. 30,2024 5:13 p.m.

The Board of Park Commissioners at their Oct. 15 meeting heard a presentation by Zionsville, Ind.-based consultant Zec Eight Insights, who highlighted the results of the summer 2024 evaluation of the Bloomington Community Farmers' Market.

PRESS RELEASE: MCHA Teams Up with the Banneker Community Center to Offer Low-Cost, Appointment-Free Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats

By Press release · Wednesday, Oct. 30,2024 11:35 a.m.

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

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington Utilities Enhances Drinking Water Taste and Order with Coconut-Based Carbon Treatment

By Press release · Wednesday, Oct. 30,2024 8:38 a.m.

In response to recent resident inquiries about drinking water taste and odor, the City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has introduced coconut-based powdered activated carbon in its treatment process.

PRESS RELEASE: Blue Revue October 29

By Press release · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2024 11:01 a.m.

The chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party, Mike Schmuhl, visited us at your MCDP Headquarters as a part of his Hoosier Freedom Tour around the state.

PRESS RELEASE: City's Bicentennial Gateway Scheduled for Completion in November

By Press release · Monday, Oct. 28,2024 9:30 a.m.

The Bicentennial Gateway at Miller-Showers Park, 101 W. 17th St., is nearing completion, with the gateway, surrounding landscaping, sidewalks, and road work scheduled to be finished by mid-November.

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Kerry Thomson to Proclaim Saturday, Oct. 26 as Coach Lee Corso Day in Bloomington During Live Broadcast of ESPN College GameDay

By Press release · Monday, Oct. 28,2024 8:43 a.m.

Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson will join ESPN’s College GameDay at Memorial Stadium to declare this Saturday, October 26, as Coach Lee Corso Day in Bloomington.

PRESS RELEASE: IU Kelley School of Business announces Futurecast: Economic Outlook in Bloomington with the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and Bloomington Rotary Club

By Press release · Thursday, Oct. 24,2024 1:38 p.m.

The Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business state-wide tour, Futurecast: Economic Outlook, will come to Bloomington, Ind. on November 7th at Ivy Tech Community College – Shreve Hall for the 2025 economic forecast in partnership with The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, and the Bloomington Rotary Club. The tour will begin in Indianapolis, Ind. beginning October 31st, 2024.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Fire Department to Unveil Renovated Fire Station 1 with Two Public Events

By Press release · Thursday, Oct. 24,2024 1:34 p.m.

The City of Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) has announced the upcoming unveiling of the newly renovated Fire Station 1, located at 300 E 4th Street, with two family-friendly events planned for the community. After extensive renovations following severe flooding in June 2021, the station is ready to resume full operations.

PRESS RELEASE: Local Clay Potters’ Guild 26th Annual Pottery Sale

By Press release · Tuesday, Oct. 22,2024 10:19 a.m.

Make plans to attend the Local Clay Potter’s Guild 26th Annual Holiday Show, Friday and Saturday, November 1st and 2nd at the Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington.

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PRESS RELEASE: Joe Policastro Trio at Blockhouse Baron Wednesday, October 30

By Press release · Monday, Oct. 21,2024 2:24 p.m.

Bassist/composer/arranger/bandleader, Joe Policastro, brings his acclaimed trio back to Bloomington to perform for the Call & Response series at Blockhouse Bar.

PRESS RELEASE: Nonprofit Alliance’s Meet the Funders Speed-Networking Event for Nonprofits to Take Place Oct. 30, 2024

By Press release · Thursday, Oct. 17,2024 4:08 p.m.

The Nonprofit Alliance of Monroe County will host its annual Meet the Funders event on Oct. 30, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Local-Motion Grant Program Application Opens

By Press release · Thursday, Oct. 17,2024 1:42 p.m.

he City of Bloomington has announced the opening of its 2024 Local-Motion Grant Program, designed to promote pedestrian and bicycle mobility throughout the city.

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Kerry Thomson to Host Two-Part Traveling Town Hall Event

By Press release · Wednesday, Oct. 16,2024 5:40 p.m.

Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson will hold a Traveling Town Hall on Thursday, November 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Sherwood Oaks Church, 2700 E Rogers Road.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Selects "Undulate" by Local Artist Jon Racek for Hopewell Commons 1% for the Arts Installation

By Press release · Wednesday, Oct. 16,2024 8:45 a.m.

The City of Bloomington, in partnership with the Bloomington Arts Commission, has selected local artist Jon Racek’s proposal of Undulate as the public art installation for Hopewell Commons, funded by the City’s 1% for the Arts program.

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

By Press release · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2024 4:32 p.m.

The City of Bloomington is seeking residents to fill vacancies on multiple boards and commissions. These positions provide community members with the opportunity to contribute directly to the city’s policy-making processes and initiatives.

PRESS RELEASE: The Bloomington Arts Commission Announces Community Art Grant Cycle

By Press release · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2024 1:34 p.m.

The Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC), in collaboration with the Department of Economic and Sustainable Development, has announced the launch of the 2024 Community Art Grant program. The initiative will provide 10 microgrants, each up to $1,000, to local artists, community groups, neighborhood associations, and businesses to develop public art projects throughout Bloomington.

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington Receives EPIC Grant for Energy Efficiency Upgrades, Renewable Energy, and Climate Resiliency at Buskirk-Chumley Theater

By Press release · Monday, Oct. 14,2024 8:45 a.m.

The City of Bloomington has been awarded funding through the Indiana Office of Energy Development’s Empowering Energy Partnerships in Indiana Communities (EPIC) grant.

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington Provides Fall and Winter Guidelines for Leaf Management, Sidewalks, and Storm Drains

By Press release · Thursday, Oct. 10,2024 10:21 a.m.

The City of Bloomington has discontinued curbside vacuum leaf collection as of 2023, following two years of study and feedback from thousands of residents. Mulching and composting leaves in your yard, along with using the City’s yard waste collection program, have been identified as more efficient and environmentally friendly alternatives.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Fire Department Observes Fire Prevention Week with Local Students

By Press release · Wednesday, Oct. 9,2024 1:05 p.m.

The Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) is participating in Fire Prevention Week with a focus on this year’s theme, “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!”

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