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PRESS RELEASE: Nominations Open for Bloomington Youth Recognition Awards

By Press release · Tuesday, April 7 11:54 a.m.

The City of Bloomington’s Commission on the Status of Children and Youth (CSCY) is accepting nominations for the 2026 SWAGGER Awards, which recognize local youth for positive contributions in their schools, neighborhoods, and community.

PRESS RELEASE: Nunn Law Office Celebrates Statewide Recognition for Jury Trial Leadership

By Press release · Friday, April 3 12:16 p.m.

Ken Nunn Law Office is earning statewide recognition for its leadership in the courtroom, with the Indiana Jury Verdict Reporter 2025 Year in Review naming the firm as having more reported jury trials than any other plaintiff firm in Indiana over the past 26 years.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Jasper Featured in Business View Magazine

By Press release · Friday, April 3 11:40 a.m.

City of Jasper is proud to announce its feature in the March 2026 issue of Business View Magazine, highlighting the community’s strong leadership, strategic planning, and continued momentum across key areas of development.

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Kerry Thomson and Planning & Transportation Director David Hittle to Host Traveling Town Hall April 6

By Press release · Thursday, April 2 4:41 p.m.

Mayor Kerry Thomson and City of Bloomington Planning & Transportation Director David Hittle invite residents to the next Traveling Town Hall on Monday, April 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Morgenstern Books and Cafe, 849 S Auto Mall Road.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Announces Update on Community Conditions

By Press release · Thursday, April 2 10:16 a.m.

The City of Bloomington is proud to announce that, as of April 1, all community challenges have been fully and permanently resolved. Allowing technical analysis, professional standards, and evidence-based practices to guide decisions has played a central role in achieving these results.

PRESS RELEASE: Three Bloomington Artists Present “Intersections and Abstractions” at Backspace Gallery - 5 PM Friday, April 3

By Press release · Tuesday, March 31 1:23 p.m.

Intersections and Abstractions an exhibit of work by artists Dale Enochs, Jim Krause and Kurt Larsen, opens at 5PM Friday, April 3, at the Backspace Gallery, 112 W 6th St.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Responds to Workforce Reduction at Novo

By Press release · Tuesday, March 31 11:48 a.m.

The City of Bloomington is aware of the announced workforce reduction at Novo and recognizes the impact this will have on workers and families in the community.

PRESS RELEASE: Majority of Bloomington City Council Members Call for Compromise to Deliver Better Community Outcomes on Hopewell South Planned Unit Development

By Press release · Tuesday, March 31 10:54 a.m.

Six members of the Bloomington City Council are encouraging Mayor Kerry Thomson to work with the city council to make reasonable updates to the proposed Hopewell South Planned Unit Development (PUD).

PRESS RELEASE: WIUX’s Culture Shock Marks 40 Years with Free Music Festival on April 11

By Press release · Monday, March 30 3:37 p.m.

Don't miss out on the 40th anniversary of Culture Shock - WIUX's annual free music festival.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayor Kerry Thomson to Deliver Annual State of the City Address on March 31

By Press release · Monday, March 30 3:10 p.m.

Mayor Kerry Thomson will deliver the 2026 State of the City address, highlighting progress made over the past year and outlining priorities for the year ahead.

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.

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.

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