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PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Launches Community Survey with Scientific Sample

By Press release · Wednesday, March 4 3:42 p.m.

The City of Bloomington has announced the launch of its 2026 Community Survey, continuing a practice in place since 2017 of engaging an independent research firm to assess resident perspectives on City services, priorities, and quality of life.

Board of Public Works Approves 2026 Kirkwood Parklet Program

By Press release · Monday, March 2 3:43 p.m.

On February 24, 2026, the Bloomington Board of Public Works approved guidelines for the 2026 downtown outdoor dining season, following staff recommendations and the review process established under City ordinance.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Honors Elizabeth Mitchell as 2026 Living Legend Ahead of Black History Month Finale

By Press release · Thursday, Feb. 19 11:05 a.m.

The City of Bloomington announced local historian, cultural preservationist and storyteller Elizabeth Mitchell as the 2026 Living Legend.

PRESS RELEASE: Applications Open for Jack Hopkins Social Services Funding for Bloomington Agencies

By Press release · Thursday, Feb. 19 10:40 a.m.

The City of Bloomington Common Council’s Jack Hopkins Social Services Funding Committee is now accepting applications for the 2026 funding cycle.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Earns Top Global Environmental Transparency Recognition for Second Year in a Row

By Press release · Wednesday, Feb. 11 4:35 p.m.

For the second consecutive year, the City of Bloomington has been recognized as a top leader in environmental transparency by CDP, a global nonprofit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system for companies, capital markets, cities, states and regions.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Further Delays Sanitation Services; Revised Pickup Schedule Announced

By Press release · Tuesday, Jan. 27 10:11 a.m.

Due to continued impacts from the winter weather event “Fern,” including dangerously low windchill temperatures, the City of Bloomington will delay sanitation services one additional day.

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.

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.

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