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2025 News Releases

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Nominations Open for Human Rights Award

Human Rights Art & Essay Contest

Local Students Win 2025 Human Rights Art & Essay Contest

Nikeshia Fomby

Nikeshia Fomby Appointed to Lead Public Engagement for Bloomington, Expanding Resident Voice in City Government

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Statement from Mayor Kerry Thomson on the City’s Fiber Project, the Dissolution of AEG, and GigaBitNow Installation

North shore of Griffy Lake with hardwood trees with no leaves, lake in foreground

Farmers' Market, Griffy Lake Boathouse Open April 5 for the 2025 Season

Market takes place Saturday from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; the boathouse is open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

OT 987 by Berlin-based artist Stefan Reiss

New Public Artwork OT 987 by International Artist Unveiled in Trades District as Part of City’s One Percent for the Arts Program

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Flood Watch Issued for Monroe County: City Encourages Preparedness Steps for At-Risk Residents

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The City of Bloomington Announces Ambitious New Transit Plan: The Monorail

Kirkwood Street Closures for 2025 Pedestrian Season

City Finalizes Kirkwood Street Closures for 2025 Pedestrian Season

Parks and Recreation's accessible Kid City mini bus showing the accessible entry doors.

Parks and Recreation Enhances Accessibility with $1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds

Several projects are finished, or nearing completion, this month.

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City of Bloomington Seeks Residents to Serve on Boards and Commissions

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City of Bloomington Invites Public Input on 10th Street Safety Project to Improve Travel for All Modes

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All-way stop coming to State Road 45 in Bloomington

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Mayor Kerry Thomson to Deliver Annual State of the City Address on April 3, Detailing Bloomington’s Progress and Priorities

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Bloomington Opens Applications for 2025 Downtown Outreach Grants to Support Opioid Crisis Response

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City of Bloomington Announces 13th Annual Eco-Heroes Art Contest to Celebrate Native Insects

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A Statement from Mayor Kerry Thomson on Annexation and Intended Petition to the Indiana Supreme Court

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Bloomington and Indiana University Partner to Host Cultural Festival for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Utilities Service Board Approves Upgrades to Drinking Water Plant

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City of Bloomington Expands Traffic Barriers Along East 3rd Street Bicycle Lane to Enhance Safety

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City of Bloomington Offers Incentives for Homeowners Investing in Solar and Energy Efficiency

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City of Bloomington Launches Crash Hub to Improve Traffic Safety Awareness

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City Commission on the Status of Women to Honor Local Women at Women’s Achievement Celebration

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City of Bloomington to Reinstall All-Way Stop Control at Key 7th Street Intersections to Improve Safety

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Nonprofit Alliance Announces Nonprofit Board Training in March and April

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City Seeks Nominations for 2025 Be More Awards Honoring Exceptional Volunteers

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The City of Bloomington Announces Ride and Thrive: A Call for Art Designs for New Bloomington Bus Stop Shelters

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City of Bloomington Invites Artists to Create a Vibrant Design for Community Events Trailer

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Mayor Kerry Thomson to Host Traveling Office Hours at Bloomington Farm Stop Collective on March 4

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Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission Seeks Student Voices for 2025 Art & Essay Contest

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Apply for the 2025 Resident-Led Traffic Calming Program and Help Make Neighborhood Streets Safer

Temporary Closure of E. 7th Street Bike Lane for Poplars Redevelopment Construction

Temporary Closure of E. 7th Street Bike Lane for Poplars Redevelopment Construction

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City Launches Spring into Sustainability Challenge: A Fun, Team-Based Competition to Reduce Carbon Footprints and Win Prizes

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City of Bloomington Launches E-Bike Voucher Program to Expand Sustainable Transportation

MIH Team Trainer and Grantwriter, Trisha Rademachir, Tech4 Life representative, Ruhab Ilyas, and DC Max Litwin

Bloomington Fire Department’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program First in U.S. to Deploy Advanced Telemedicine Kits

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Learn to Reduce Waste, Conserve Water, and Save Money at Free Sustainability Workshop in partnership with the City of Bloomington Utilities and the Waste Reduction District of Monroe County

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Investing in Creativity: 2025 Arts Grants Available for Bloomington Artists & Organizations

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City of Bloomington Releases 2023 Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Tracking Progress on Climate Goals

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City of Bloomington Celebrates Black History Month with Poster Contest and Community Events

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Nonprofit Alliance Hosts Annual Meet the Media Event on Feb. 12

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City of Bloomington Seeks Residents to Serve on Boards and Commissions

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Bloomington’s 2025 Women’s History Month Luncheon to Honor Women Who Inspire and Educate

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Temporary Overnight Closure at 3rd Street & 45/46 Bypass for Street Repairs

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A Statement from Mayor Kerry Thomson

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The City of Bloomington Announces 2025 Black History Month Celebration

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City of Bloomington Proposes New Location for Police Headquarters

City of Bloomington Earns National Recognition for Public Engagement Efforts

City of Bloomington Earns National Recognition for Public Engagement Efforts

NWS Roundabout Mural

Improve Your Neighborhood with City Grants

Bloomington Again Recognized as Digital Inclusion Trailblazer

Varieties of locally grown apples at the Farmers' Market by Merrill Hatlen

Farmers' Market Accepting Applications for Vending Spaces for 2025 Season

Farmers, food and beverage artisans apply by Feb. 21

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Nominations Open for the 2025 Outstanding Leaders of Tomorrow Award

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Connect with City Leaders at District 1 Traveling Town Hall, Feb. 3

Learn About Tenant Rights, Safety, and Financial Wellness at HAND’s Free Renting Class

Learn About Tenant Rights, Safety, and Financial Wellness at HAND’s Free Renting Class

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City of Bloomington Recommended for $11.4 Million Federal Grant to Expand Digital Equity

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Parks and Recreation Accepting Applications for Vendor Spaces at 2025 Art Fairs

Apply by Feb. 28 to participate in the juried art and fine craft fair.

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City of Bloomington Snow Buddies Program Seeks Volunteers to Help Clear Sidewalks for Neighbors in Need

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City of Bloomington HAND Department Announces 2025 Homebuyers Club Sessions to Support First-Time Homeownership

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City of Bloomington Publishes Results from an Air Quality Study, a Climate Projections Extreme Heat Report, and a Story Map

City of Bloomington Announces 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration

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A Flurry of Updates: Winter Weather News as of Jan. 6, 2025, 1:30 p.m.

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Public Meeting on Future Police Headquarters on January 27

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City of Bloomington Sanitation Services Delayed on Monday, Jan. 6

Banneker Afterschool students at Fairview Elementary who participated in Parks and Recreation's Let's Move! program in fall 2024.

Parks and Recreation Secures Grant to Bring Physical Activity Education to Youth in Afterschool Program

$13,000 grant supports Let's Move! and other programs through Banneker Community Center