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PRESS RELEASE: Celebrating Excellence: Local Leaders to be Honored with Women Excel Bloomington Awards

By Press release · Friday, June 13 12:33 p.m.

The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Women Excel Bloomington (WEB) 2025 award winners.

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

By Press release · Thursday, June 12 3:19 p.m.

The City of Bloomington invites residents to apply for positions on multiple boards and commissions.

PRESS RELEASE: Area 10 Errands Program, Weed Wrangle Volunteers, and PALS

By Press release · Thursday, June 12 3:05 p.m.

Volunteer opportunities at Area 10 and the Sierra Club and a spotlight on PALS.

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PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Parks and Recreation Launches Five-Year Master Plan Process with Community Questionnaire

By Press release · Wednesday, June 11 7:14 p.m.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation has officially launched the process to develop its next five-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and is inviting community members to take a short three-question questionnaire to help shape the planning process from the start.

PRESS RELEASE: Lake Monroe Watershed Bus Tour

By Press release · Tuesday, June 10 3:14 p.m.

Friends of Lake Monroe is sponsoring a bus tour of the southern part of Lake Monroe Watershed on Saturday, June 21 from 10 am to 2:30 pm.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Fire Department Expands Safe Haven Baby Box Access

By Press release · Monday, June 9 3:19 p.m.

The Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) is proud to announce the opening of a brand-new Safe Haven Baby Box, a safe location where an infant can be safely surrendered with no questions asked, at Fire Station #2, 209 S. Fairfield Drive.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Fire Department Expands Safe Haven Baby Box Access

By Press release · Monday, June 9 3:19 p.m.

The Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) is proud to announce the opening of a brand-new Safe Haven Baby Box, a safe location where an infant can be safely surrendered with no questions asked, at Fire Station #2, 209 S. Fairfield Drive.

PRESS RELEASE: Musical, Outdoor/Garden, and Organizing and Sorting Volunteers Needed, Wish List

By Press release · Thursday, June 5 9:45 p.m.

Musical, Outdoor/Garden, and Organizing and Sorting Volunteers Needed, and a Wish List Spotlight.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Launches 2025 Small Business Safety & Cleanliness Grant

By Press release · Wednesday, June 4 2:41 p.m.

The City of Bloomington’s Department of Economic & Sustainable Development is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Small Business Safety & Cleanliness Grant, a funding opportunity designed to support local businesses in enhancing their commercial properties' safety, hygiene, and appearance.

PRESS RELEASE: Switchyard Park Debuts City's First Tactile Map in Step Toward Greater Accessibility

By Press release · Wednesday, June 4 1:07 p.m.

Parks and Recreation on June 13 will unveil the city park system’s first tactile map at Switchyard Park, marking a major step forward in making city parks more accessible and inclusive.

PRESS RELEASE: Eleven Officers Sworn In at Bloomington Police Department—Highest in Over Three Decades

By Press release · Monday, June 2 5:02 p.m.

The Bloomington Police Department (BPD) welcomed eleven newly sworn officers on Monday, the largest group sworn in at one time in at least 35 years. The unprecedented milestone reflects recent efforts by the City to strengthen public safety staffing and retention.

PRESS RELEASE: MCHA to Offer Low-Cost, Appointment-Free Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats on Sunday, June 8

By Press release · Friday, May 30 3:08 p.m.

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

PRESS RELEASE: MALL, BVN Support, McDoel Gardens Street Mural Community Paint Day, and Wish List Spotlight: Mother Hubbard's Cupboard

By Press release · Friday, May 30 3 p.m.

The Mobility Aids Lending Library (MALL) is an initiative started by a local group of women with physical disabilities (aka “the Wheelie Women”) to serve the greater Bloomington community. City of Bloomington Volunteer Network (BVN) is searching for outstanding volunteers for ongoing and one-time BVN support roles. Come out and volunteer for a Community Paint Day hosted by the City of Bloomington on June 14th! MHC provides access to healthful, wholesome food to community members in need, as well as nutrition and gardening education.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Earns Top Global Recognition for Environmental Transparency, Climate Action

By Press release · Friday, May 30 2:54 p.m.

The City of Bloomington has been recognized as a 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 to manage their environmental impacts.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Invites Volunteers to Help Paint McDoel Gardens Street Mural

By Press release · Friday, May 30 2:08 p.m.

The City of Bloomington invites residents to participate in a community paint day for a new street mural at the intersection of Allen and Fairview Streets in the McDoel Gardens neighborhood.

PRESS RELEASE: City’s GIS Team Receives 2025 Excellence in GIS Award

By Press release · Tuesday, May 27 6:48 p.m.

The City of Bloomington Information & Technology Services (ITS) Department’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team has been awarded the Indiana Geographic Information Council’s (IGIC) 2025 Excellence in GIS – Large Community award for its Vehicle Crashes and Roadway Safety Initiative, or Crash Hub.

PRESS RELEASE: MoCOAD - Tornado Storm Debris Cleanup Crews Needed!

By Press release · Thursday, May 22 7:01 p.m.

The mission of the Monroe County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (MoCOAD) is to coordinate support and promote local efforts to enhance the community's ability to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from disasters in Monroe County.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Arts Commission Announces 2025 Artistic Advancement Grant Cycle

By Press release · Thursday, May 22 6:57 p.m.

The Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC), in collaboration with the City of Bloomington, has announced its 2025 Artistic Advancement Grant cycles to support local artists. Grants are for up to $2,000; funds may be used for expenses accrued from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Invites Public to Join Focus Groups on Bloomington’s Community Identity

By Press release · Thursday, May 22 11:08 a.m.

The City of Bloomington announced a new series of public focus groups beginning June 3 as part of the WeAreBloomington branding initiative.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Releases Updated Resource Guides Covering Healthcare, Housing, and More

By Press release · Wednesday, May 21 6:49 p.m.

The City of Bloomington released its updated community resource guides designed to help Bloomington and Monroe County residents access free and reduced-cost basic services.

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PRESS RELEASE: Celebrating Excellence: Local Leaders to be Honored with Women Excel Bloomington Awards

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

PRESS RELEASE: Area 10 Errands Program, Weed Wrangle Volunteers, and PALS

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Parks and Recreation Launches Five-Year Master Plan Process with Community Questionnaire

PRESS RELEASE: Lake Monroe Watershed Bus Tour

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Fire Department Expands Safe Haven Baby Box Access

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Fire Department Expands Safe Haven Baby Box Access

PRESS RELEASE: Musical, Outdoor/Garden, and Organizing and Sorting Volunteers Needed, Wish List

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Launches 2025 Small Business Safety & Cleanliness Grant

PRESS RELEASE: Switchyard Park Debuts City's First Tactile Map in Step Toward Greater Accessibility

PRESS RELEASE: Eleven Officers Sworn In at Bloomington Police Department—Highest in Over Three Decades

PRESS RELEASE: MCHA to Offer Low-Cost, Appointment-Free Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats on Sunday, June 8

PRESS RELEASE: MALL, BVN Support, McDoel Gardens Street Mural Community Paint Day, and Wish List Spotlight: Mother Hubbard's Cupboard

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Earns Top Global Recognition for Environmental Transparency, Climate Action

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Invites Volunteers to Help Paint McDoel Gardens Street Mural

PRESS RELEASE: City’s GIS Team Receives 2025 Excellence in GIS Award

PRESS RELEASE: MoCOAD - Tornado Storm Debris Cleanup Crews Needed!

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Arts Commission Announces 2025 Artistic Advancement Grant Cycle

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Invites Public to Join Focus Groups on Bloomington’s Community Identity

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Releases Updated Resource Guides Covering Healthcare, Housing, and More

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