This Week in Bloomington

Community Events

Bloomington hosts a variety of community events this week, from memorial ceremonies to cultural celebrations.

• Bloomington marks 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks with memorial ceremony at Ivy Tech · The Bloomingtonian
• Swing in September 11 (Bloomington, IN) – Indiana Public Media
• City of Bloomington to Host 2026 La Fiesta del Otoño for National Hispanic Heritage Month
• Spencer Pride Festival to mark 20th anniversary Oct. 3 · The Bloomingtonian
• Trades District Block Party brings IU and Bloomington together to celebrate progress, shape future · IU Newsroom News
• Tarot Speakeasy – The High Priestess Edit · Events Calendar
• Children’s Story Hour at Morgenstern Books · Events Calendar
• Tour de Ramps · Events Calendar
• Corks, Caps, & Casks: Hoosier Trails Council’s Fall Tasting Fundraiser Returns November 7 · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• One Love Event · Events Calendar
• Join or Die: Revolutionary War Veterans Buried in Monroe County · Events Calendar
• PRESS RELEASE: Local Buddhist monastery host Fund raising Taste of Tibet for Nepal …
• Bloomington Black Male Youth Summit Set for Sept. 17 at City Hall – The Bloomingtonian
• Bloomington Black Male Youth Summit Set for Sept. 17 at City Hall · The Bloomingtonian
• Commission on the Status of Black Males Invites Local Teens to Seventh … – City of Bloomington
• Oktoberfest at the Brewery! · Events Calendar
• Mess and Muster: Food and Drink of the Revolution · Events Calendar
• IU Football vs Howard · Events Calendar
• Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market · Events Calendar
• IU announces new water, cooling policies for Saturday football game against Howard · The Bloomingtonian
• PRESS RELEASE: University Elementary First in New Annual Safe Routes to School Planning Effort
• University Elementary first in new annual Safe Routes to School planning effort – WBIW
• University Elementary First in New Annual Safe Routes to School Planning Effort
• Improv Bloomington Comedy Show · Events Calendar
• Voices in the Street: Hot, Hot Summer · WFHB
• 911 events scheduled for Friday, Saturday – KELOLAND.com
• Student Involvement Fair Fall 2026 · WFHB
• Leadership Bloomington-Monroe County Class of 2027 Applications Close September 29th · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• Bloomington Indiana Hoosier Hunt Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite
• Bloomington Pub Quiz · Events Calendar
• Welcome to the Neighborhood · Events Calendar
• One Time Pottery Wheel Session · Events Calendar
• A Fair of the Arts · Events Calendar
• Sponsor Society Giving Page – St. Paul Catholic Center – Bloomington, IN
• CYB is changing blooming for the better #bloomington #indiana #hoos… | TikTok
• Thursday Music Night W/ dwBrykalski (a.k.a. David Wierhake)“Missouri Mad-Mule Roots Music”with special guest, Sarah Flint · Events Calendar
• Monroe County Fall Festival · Events Calendar
• Kruse Brothers · Events Calendar
• Knit Night · Events Calendar
• Design & Donuts at The Mill · Events Calendar
• Bloomington Food Truck Friday · Events Calendar
• LOCAL LIVE: The Undertones · WFHB
• Learning Lab · Events Calendar
• Tuesday Farmers’ Market · Events Calendar
• Sunset Kayak Tour on Monroe Lake · Events Calendar
• OECD Workshop: Resumé Review · Events Calendar
• One Time Pottery Wheel Session · Events Calendar
• In Search of Freedom: Stories from Afghanistan Exhibition · Events Calendar
• People’s Market · Events Calendar
• Saturday Crafternoon at the Wylie House Museum · Events Calendar
• Bingo Brunch · Events Calendar
• Tarot Readings with Scott Kellogg on Saturdays at oak. · Events Calendar
• Meet Me at the Metz Carillon Series · Events Calendar
• Sunday Live Music · Events Calendar
• Relax and Unwind · Events Calendar
• Hela’s Hollow Paranormal Expo · Events Calendar
• Writers Guild First Sunday Prose Reading in September · Events Calendar
• KinderYoga – Baby & Mom Music & Movement · Events Calendar
• Half-Price Admission Day · Events Calendar
• Smithville Labor Day celebration · Events Calendar

Arts & Culture

Explore the vibrant arts and culture scene in Bloomington with interviews, music celebrations, and more.

• Interview with Annie Leppert: Somewhere Between · WFHB
• Fall Freilech: Celebration of Jewish Songwriters of Our Time · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• Beekeeping demonstration highlights campus sustainability efforts · IU Newsroom News
• Live Music at The Tap · Events Calendar
• Pictura Gallery – Art Gallery in Bloomington, IN | XHBT®
• Paula Poundstone, Yonder Mountain String Band added to Buskirk-Chumley fall lineup · The Bloomingtonian
• “Nutcracker” Ballet Needs Kids and Teens — Kids Dancing Casting Call in Bloomington, IN
• Janette Fishell, organ; featuring the Organ Department Schola – Jeffrey Smith, director; remarks by Jesse Eschbach (University of North Texas, Emeritus) · Events Calendar
• Jacobs Live at the Movies: Disney’s “Frozen” in Concert · Events Calendar
• Why Lands’ End is showing up at college football game days this fall
• Hank Ruff · Events Calendar
• Grow with Glo: Artists For Climate Awareness with Carol Rhodes · WFHB
• Grow with Glo: Enabling a Carbon Circular Economy with Maike Lambarth · WFHB
• Art Walk 46 – Paint over the rest of it · WFHB
• Ratboys announce deluxe edition of Singin’ to an Empty Chair – Treble Zine
• WFHB TOP ALBUMS 9/8/26 · WFHB
• Win tickets to the ‘Fall Ballet’ · IU Newsroom News
• No. 6 Indiana men’s soccer defeats Denver, earns 850th program victory · The Bloomingtonian
• McLaughlin dominates INDYCAR season finale at Laguna Seca, ending 36-race winless streak; Polou wins championship · The Bloomingtonian
• Paul Bertsch on Saturday’s Child September 12 · WFHB
• The Student Spotlight – The inspiration behind the camera · WFHB
• Cyrano · Events Calendar
• Trivia · Events Calendar
• Not One Less w/Q&A | For All the Children · Events Calendar
• Author Event with NYT and USA Today bestselling author Ann Aguirre · Events Calendar
• Author Event with bestselling author Madeline Martin · Events Calendar
• The Boys and the Brit · Events Calendar
• Jazz at Poindexter · Events Calendar
• House Party (1990) | Soundtracks of a Generation · Events Calendar
• Brandon Vamos, cello · Events Calendar
• LOCAL LIVE: Fire Will Reign · WFHB

Local News

Stay informed with the latest local news, including sports updates and community projects.

• Game Day Primer: No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers Vs. Howard Bison (Game Time, TV, Insights)
• What is this flowering vine in Bloomington, Indiana? – Facebook
• Indiana Has To Avoid The ‘Rat Poison’ From The Preseason Sooner Rather Than Later
• Reflections at Griffy Lake dam with a Temu feather mirror | Bloomington, IN – Facebook
• Howard vs Indiana Prediction 9/12/2026 Today’s College Football Picks – PickDawgz
• WFHB Local News – September 10th, 2026 · WFHB
• City Seeks Public Suggestions for Hopewell South Lane Names | City of Bloomington, Indiana
• COLUMN: Where to find fall flavors around Bloomington – Indiana Daily Student
• Hoosiers Daily News: Indiana football introduces water protocols at Memorial Stadium
• Indiana vs Howard: How to Watch the Hoosiers in Week 2 – Sports Illustrated
• Howard vs Indiana Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 12th, 2026
• IU Athletics expands water stations, adjusts bottle policy for warm football game day at …
• The view down Kirkwood, From one the Gates perspective in Bloomington, Indiana – Facebook
• “I support no cause, foreign or domestic, other than the greatness of the Los Angeles Chargers”
• Sept. 10, 2026: Local income tax increase, jail lawsuit timetable, end of summer · The B Square Bulletin
• 3 Notes from Curt Cignetti’s weekly press conference after North Texas – Yahoo Sports
• Bloomington Utilities says seasonal reservoir conditions causing discolored tap water · The Bloomingtonian
• No. 22 Tennessee Sweeps No. 21 Indiana Volleyball at Broadway Block Party in Nashville, Tennessee · The Bloomingtonian
• WFHB Local News – September 9th, 2026 · WFHB
• West Nile virus found in dozens of Indiana counties. Here’s how to protect yourself · Southwest Indiana Archives – FPI News
• Bloomington Utilities says water remains safe despite discoloration – Indiana Public Media
• City of Bloomington Utilities Awarded $2.3 Million EPA Grant to Strengthen Water System Resilience · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• 19-year-old woman killed, 18-year-old man airlifted to hospital after Monroe County crash
• Indiana University Bloomington ranks sixth-worst nationally for campus free speech, report says; Purdue ranked 7th best · The Bloomingtonian
• 19-year-old woman killed in rollover crash on State Road 446 · The Bloomingtonian
• What’s Causing Bloomington Water Discoloration and What to Do About It – Ground News
• What’s causing Bloomington water discoloration and what to do about it – WRTV
• WFHB Local News – September 8th, 2026 · WFHB
• Temporary Water Discoloration Linked to Seasonal Conditions | City of Bloomington, Indiana
• Construction of new Eagleson bridge will have major impact on traffic, pedestrians
• PHOTOS: Indiana field hockey dominates Central Michigan 5-0
• Curt Cignetti sets his sights on another 5-star WR as Indiana’s push gains steam
• ‘That perfect mix’: Incoming Bloomington students share hopes for their future at IU · IU Newsroom News
• ‘He’s Our QB Right Now. It’s Not Something That’s Infinite’: Kyle Whittingham Seems To Love …
• Week 1 Clean Up + Brandon”s Updated Top 25 | The BFW Show 9.7.26
• Bid Adieu To Summer By Watching MTV True Life: I Have A Summer Share Featuring …
• Traffic congestion on Bedford roads near Trogden Lane with motorcycle Bloomington, IN median
• Bloomington Convention Center – Ever Loved
• Defending champion Indiana loses injured RB Martin until midseason – theScore
• The Charlie Becker Breakout Is About to Reshape the 2027 NFL Draft – TWSN
• ISP seizes 277 pounds of cocaine during I-70 truck inspection in Putnam County · The Bloomingtonian
• 5 winners and 2 losers from Indiana’s impressive Week 1 win over North Texas
• Cignetti calls for defensive improvement as Indiana prepares for Howard – The Bloomingtonian
• Cignetti calls for defensive improvement as Indiana prepares for Howard · The Bloomingtonian
• Outnumbered: Elbert Cox’s Equation for Greatness | BlackPressUSA
• How long Indiana football running back, Fishers native in sling, will be out – IndyStar
• Indiana football RB Khobie Martin likely out until midseason – South Bend Tribune
• Indiana defeats Ohio 3-2 – The Hoosier Network
• Indiana football vs Western Kentucky: TV channel, odds, storylines – IndyStar
• Sept. 7, 2026: Downtown Bloomington shooting; Indiana ICE agreements; jail population dashboard; election complaint dismissal; Trent Green · The B Square Bulletin
• Indiana QB Josh Hoover Earned Team’s Respect With Bloody Nose – Yahoo Sports
• Hoosier Score First Road Win Over Ohio – Indiana University Athletics
• Big Ten’s botched Michigan call leaves Curt Cignetti, Indiana to deliver justice
• Former Spartan WR Nick Marsh kicks off Indiana career with insane 1-handed TD catch
• Bloomington Police investigate Kirkwood shooting – WBIW
• 19-Year-Old Wounded in Shooting Near Indiana University Campus – Ground News
• Shooting in Bloomington Indiana Today: Police Investigate Scene Near College Avenue as …
• Shooting in downtown Bloomington leaves 19-year-old man wounded · The B Square Bulletin
• 19-year-old wounded in shooting near Indiana University campus – WRTV
• Update: Police investigate early-morning shooting on Kirkwood Avenue · The Bloomingtonian
• City of Bloomington Utilities issues precautionary Boil Water Advisory – WBIW
• Monroe County jail notebook: Population at or below ACLU capacity mark for 3 days, county rolls out new data dashboard · The B Square Bulletin
• One hospitalized after shooting near Dave’s Hot Chicken on Kirkwood Avenue
• One hospitalized after shooting near Dave’s Hot Chicken on Kirkwood Avenue · The Bloomingtonian
• Josh Hoover, bloody nose and all, delivers a statement in anticipated Indiana debut – On3
• Game Wrap And Reaction: No. 6 Indiana 52 North Texas 16 – Hoosier Huddle
• How long will Fishers native be out with injury? Indiana football coach without timeline
• Indiana football QB Josh Hoover goes viral in bloody debut – The Herald-Times
• Indiana football vs North Texas: How to watch, odds, predictions, more – Yahoo Sports
• Two Flock surveillance cameras cut down near site of Bloomington ICE detentions · The Bloomingtonian
• Zah on X: “LIVE FROM BLOOMINGTON, IN FOR NORTH TEXAS VS #6 INDIANA | Barstool …
• Indiana football’s Davion Chandler upsets coach Curt Cignetti with celebration – IndyStar
• Josh Hoover Throws Four Touchdown Passes as the #6 Hoosiers Dominate the Mean Green · The Bloomingtonian
• Live Game Blog: Indiana Takes on Visiting North Texas – On3
• Barstool Gambling on X: “LIVE FROM BLOOMINGTON, IN FOR NORTH TEXAS VS #6 …
• LIVE FROM BLOOMINGTON, IN FOR NORTH TEXAS VS #6 INDIANA | Barstool College …
• How Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti develops transfer quarterbacks – IndyStar
• Hoosier Nation knows how to make an entrance | Big Noon Kickoff on FOX – Facebook
• Indiana vs. North Texas: How to watch for free today – Cleveland.com
• Week 1 of the 2026 College Football season is here! The Barstool crew is live from … – Facebook
• How to watch Indiana vs North Texas for free today: Time, TV channel, odds – Oregon Live
• Open thread: Discuss IU football’s week one matchup against North Texas – Inside the Hall
• LIVE FROM BLOOMINGTON, IN FOR NORTH TEXAS VS #6 INDIANA – Barstool Sports
• Hoosier Huddle on X: “IT’S GAMEDAY IN BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA” / X
• 7Sports previews college football’s marquee matchups to open new season – WSVN
• How long is Indiana football’s home winning streak – Courier & Press
• Where to watch Indiana football vs North Texas: live score, weather, radio
• Phillip Eugene Eads – Daily Journal
• Indiana vs North Texas prediction: Defending champs hand keys to Josh Hoover
• MSOC vs Cal Poly – Indiana University Athletics
• Indiana women’s cross country place 1st, men 2nd in season opening meet

Obituaries

We remember those we've lost in the community.

• Brandon Ray Pennington Obituary (2026) – Orleans, IN – Dillman – Scott Funeral Home
• Barbara Cambridge Obituary – The Indianapolis Star
• Neil Warren DeLapp Obituary (2026) – Neal & Summers Funeral and Cremation Center – Legacy
• Stephen “Steve” Carroll Schlegel Obituary – The Star Press
• Leanne Blackmore Behn Obituary (2026) – Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services
• Janet Cornell Obituary – Erie Times-News
• John Cua Obituary – The Indianapolis Star
• Stephen “Steve” Carroll Schlegel Obituary (2026) – Bloomington, IN – Legacy
• Robert (Bob) Gene Schimpf Obituary Aug 9, 2026 – Legacy.com
• Nelson James Nix Obituary, Age 83 – September 2, 2026 – Bloomington, Indiana – Legacy
• Bonnie Lynne Miller Obituary – Bloomington, NY | Finger Lakes Daily News
• Sharon Harmon Obituary – July 7, 2025 – Bloomington, Indiana – Legacy

Jobs & Careers

Find new career opportunities and job listings in Bloomington.

• $34k-$79k Work From Home Mpi Specialist Jobs Bloomington, IN – ZipRecruiter
• Work From Home Casual Data Entry Jobs in Bloomington, IN – ZipRecruiter
• Work From Home Ten Key Data Entry Jobs in Bloomington, IN – ZipRecruiter
• Remote Cruise Jobs in Bloomington, IN (NOW HIRING) Sep 26 – ZipRecruiter
• CDL Truck Driving Job near Bloomington, IN | CDL A OTR Reefer Truck Driver
• Pharmacy Technician in 1000 N. COLLEGE AVE., Bloomington, Indiana,United States – CVS Health
• 7 brewer Jobs in Bloomington, IN, September 2026 – Glassdoor
• Property Administrator Job in Bloomington, IN | Robert Half
• Registered Nurse in Bloomington, Indiana | Careers at Monroe Hospital – Prime Healthcare
• Sparrow Mental Health, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Bloomington, IN, 47404
• Technician-Unit Support – Part Time Days – 2E Overflow in Bloomington, Indiana, United States
• McAlister’s Deli Franchise Back of House Team Member in Bloomington, IN – Snagajob
• Registered Nurse – Field Assessor – Bloomington, IN – Indeed
• 1,243 Monroe County, Indiana Jobs in Bloomington, IN, September 2026 | Glassdoor
• Retail Sales – Part Time in Bloomington, IN 0634 | Store Operations at Lowes
• Medical Assistant II: Multispecialty Clinic in Bloomington, Indiana, United States
• Robotics Engineer Salaries in Bloomington, IN for Terran Robotics Inc. | Indeed.com
• INDOT Southeast to host winter seasonal hiring events Sept. 17 – WBIW
• Patient Care Technician – PRN Nights – 4E Acuity Adaptable – Bloomington
• Dsp engineer salary in Bloomington, IN – Indeed
• Hyatt Place Bloomington, IN Careers and Employment | Indeed.com
• Director – Contracts and Grants Specialist job at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN
• Charlotte Ipsan Helps Graduates Build Successful Careers in the Kentuckiana Region · IU Newsroom News
• LPN-Medical Observation Unit in Bloomington, Indiana, United States – IU Health Careers
• Food Services Associate in Bloomington, Indiana, United States – IU Health Careers
• Environmental Services Associate in Bloomington, Indiana, United States – IU Health Careers
• Patient Advocate – Bloomington, IN – Cognizant Careers
• Care.com Babysitter in Bloomington, IN | 1295115767 – Snagajob
• Data Product Manager | Bloomington, IN, USA – eFinancialCareers
• Merchandising Part Time Days in Bloomington, IN 0634 | Store Operations at Lowes
• Attorney, Administrative Law Judge (UI Appeals) – Justia Legal Jobs
• Operations technician salary in Bloomington, IN – Indeed
• Licensed Practical Nurse – Private Duty Nursing $2 at Maxim Healthcare – LinkedIn
• Field Admissions Representative job at WyoTech in Bloomington, IN – Remote.co
• CDL-A Tanker Driver Job in Bloomington, IN($1,500-$1,800/wk) | Hiring Drivers Now
• Find Kroger openings for Produce Associate – Flexible Schedule jobs near me Bloomington, IN
• Facility Assistant – Bloomington, IN 47403 – Indeed.com
• Custodian, Night Operations, Environmental Operations – Bloomington, IN – Indeed.com
• Residential and Commercial Cleaner – Bloomington, IN 47404 – Indeed.com
• Food Service Worker – Simtra BioPharma Solutions – Aramark Careers
• Project Manager – Harrell-Fish Inc. | Bloomington, IN – SimplyHired
• Yellohroute Sales Representative•Bloomington,IN•Yelloh | Hiring – EasyCareers
• Cashier / Retail Worker – Paid Research Panelist (Remote) – Snagajob
• Care.com Senior Caregiver in Bloomington, IN | 1293684683 – Snagajob
• Janitor – College Mall Chili’s in Bloomington, IN
• CDL-A Dry Van Truck Driver in Bloomington, IN – CareerBuilder
• Special Projects Coordinator at City of Bloomington – HiringCafe
• Principal Technical Account Manager | Bloomington, IN, USA – eFinancialCareers
• Director of Accounting – Property Management & Real Estate Development – Glassdoor
• $15-$23/hr Online Copy Paste Data Entry Jobs Bloomington, IN – ZipRecruiter
• LanceSoft is hiring Travel Registered Nurse – Endoscopy jobs near me Bloomington, IN
• 100 Health Care Aide Jobs, Employment in Bloomington, IN | Indeed
• Now Hiring: 25 Cybersecurity Specialist Jobs in Bloomington, IN | Indeed
• 25 Information Systems Security Engineer Jobs, Employment in Bloomington, IN | Indeed
• SFX Makeup Artist – Bloomington, IN – 10/9 | ProductionHUB
• $17-$26/hr Welder Highest Jobs Bloomington, IN (NOW HIRING) – ZipRecruiter
• UnitedHealth Group Pharmacy Manager in Bloomington, IN | 1294102226 – Snagajob
• $46k-$93k Work From Home Baseline Jobs in Bloomington, IN – ZipRecruiter
• Remote 10Am 4Pm Jobs in Bloomington, IN (NOW HIRING) Sep 26 – ZipRecruiter
• Delivery Driver Late Night at Jimmy John’s — Bloomington, IN – HiringCafe
• Records Clerk – Bloomington, IN 47401 – Indeed.com
• Retail Warehouse Associate at Best Buy — Bloomington, IN | LinkedIn Jobs

Real Estate

Discover real estate opportunities in Bloomington.

• 2803 S St Remy Circle, Bloomington, IN 47401 – Indiana Regional MLS
• 1205 S Dunn Street, Bloomington, IN 47401 | MLS 202637262 | Listing Information | IRMLS
• 418 E 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47408 | MLS# 202637181 | @properties Indy
• 4101 E 3Rd St, For Rent in Bloomington – eXp Realty®
• 4154 W Daniel Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47403 – Indiana Regional MLS
• 416 E 17th St, Bloomington, IN 47408 | MLS #202637182 | Zillow
• 6133 N Wallace Harman Way, Ellettsville, IN 47429 | MLS #202637010 | Zillow
• 4659 N Shadow Wood Drive, Bloomington, IN 47404 – Indiana Regional MLS
• 2591 W Fountain Drive Bloomington, IN 47404 | MLS 202622597 – Silver Lining Real Estate Group
• 519 E Grimes Lane, Bloomington, IN 47401 · $345,000 · 3 Bedrooms | Virtual tour for …
• 3987 S Cramer Circle Bloomington, IN 47403 | MLS 202616163 – Patton Hall Real Estate
• Monroe County property transfers through Aug. 28, 2026 · The B Square Bulletin
• 825 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404 | Realtor.com®
• 1350 E Rhorer Road, Bloomington, IN 47401 · $299,900 · 4 Bedrooms | Virtual tour for …

State & Government

Catch up on state and government news affecting Bloomington and beyond.

• Republicans attack ex-GOP Mayor Ballard in party’s opening secretary of state ad · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• 11 Indiana counties can apply for state debris removal reimbursement · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Bloomington adopts liquor-permit rules covering new state slots, historic district · The B Square Bulletin
• Secretary of state race is setting the bar for a quality contest · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Indiana higher ed commission to review dual-college credit accessibility · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• How 9/11 changed the way America surveils its citizens · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Indiana Republicans starting ads for Engling a month after Democrat Bayh hit the airwaves · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Federal judge dismisses complaint against Indiana citizenship verification voting law · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Indiana Supreme Court rules Sen. Spencer Deery winner in 3-vote Republican primary · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Indiana Supreme Court weighs limits of religious exemptions to abortion ban · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• State treasurer to provide upfront cash for storm-hit communities · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Order from judges means no big inmate-transfer costs for Monroe County sheriff’s 2027 budget · The B Square Bulletin
• Snippets from former governor’s book, ‘Impatience is a Virtue’ · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Employers highlight childcare solutions, pan tax credit risks · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• The largest US school districts restrict student AI use · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Navy plans Indiana’s first nuclear microreactor at Crane by 2028 · The Bloomingtonian
• Department of Defense announces nuclear reactor coming to Indiana by September 2028
• Secretary of state candidate Ballard calls for increased Indiana poll worker training · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Dubois County man gets probation after guilty plea in lieutenant governor threat case · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Indiana State Police seeks nearly $30M federal grant tied to immigration enforcement · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Monroe County income tax rate to rise to 2.205% in 2027 · The B Square Bulletin
• Indiana Toll Road cash delivered; Chicago Bears still deciding · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Trump’s trade war with Canada escalates as new tariffs launch · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Families lost weeks of food they couldn’t afford to replace. Then their SNAP claims were denied. · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Federal court sets timetable for Monroe County jail lawsuit, with key motions due in March 2027 · The B Square Bulletin
• $68 billion is up for grabs in Medicaid. Who wants it? · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• What’s the Lincoln Party? Ballard’s secretary of state run could expand Indiana ballot access · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Labor unions are growing, but where depends on state politics · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Labor votes: Discontent will accompany blue‑collar voters to the polls in the midterms · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Indiana police agencies have signed dozens of ICE agreements. Did local governments authorize them? · The B Square Bulletin
• Prescription for Healthcare – Tracey Hutchings-Goetz, “Hoosier Action Fights to Protect Indiana Medicaid” September, 2026 · WFHB

More around town

Check out additional happenings and updates around Bloomington.

• Volunteer Connection (Week of September 7-September 13, 2026) · WFHB
• Volunteer Connection (Week of August 31-September 6, 2026) · WFHB
• Heist · Events Calendar
• PRESS RELEASE: VolunteerBloomington! Weekly Features for Sept. 14 – Sept. 20, 2026
• Mpingo, the Music Tree · A Moment of Science
• Mpingo, the Music Tree · A Moment of Science
• Tops face massive test at No. 2 Georgia | Bowling Green Daily News
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington Announces Transformational $530,000 Scholarship Initiative Through Ann St. John Legacy Foundation Partnership · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• Bison re-sign Sedov – Official Site of The ECHL
• Registered Nurse Salaries in Bloomington, IN for Southern Indiana Surgery Center – Indeed
• Registered Nurse – Med/Surg – St Francis Medical Center – Bloomington, IN | Ladders
• Educator Open House · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• City Seeks Public Suggestions for Hopewell South Lane Names · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• Fall at IU Indianapolis: Your campus bucket list · IU Newsroom News
• Campus Health to host flu shot clinics at various locations · IU Newsroom News
• Prof. Elaine Roth led Titan cohort to film conference · IU Newsroom News
• Fed Chair Tries to Set the Record Straight · IU Newsroom News
• O’Neill dean search seeks community input · IU Newsroom News
• Car-Free Day: Explore sustainable transportation options, resources · IU Newsroom News
• Remembering 9/11 · Doc Searls Weblog
• Barstool Pizza Review – Emo’s Brick Oven Pizza (Dearborn, MI) presented by Morgan & Morgan
• Clark Atlanta, Savannah State highlight HBCU football Week 2 – AJC.com
• Numbers That Matter: No. 5 Indiana Vs. Howard – Hoosier Huddle
• Indiana University Bloomington AAUP Chapter
• Gets It: Kentucky Coach Will Stein Wants Fans To Sneak Flasks In The Stadium, Insult …
• Watch CFB – Northwestern Wildcats vs. Indiana Hoosiers – 09/25/2026 | FOX One
• Lureday · Doc Searls Weblog
• Companies Seek to Hide Indiana Data Center Details with NDAs · Limestone Post Magazine
• Rain on the Rear Window · A Moment of Science
• Rain on the Rear Window · A Moment of Science
• What Does AI Say About Your Business? Run This 20-Minute Check · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• Commission on the Status of Black Males Invites Local Teens to Seventh Annual Black Male Youth Summit · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• Ask a Designer: Top 10 Most Asked Client Questions · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• Hours & Location | Windjammer Grill in Bloomington, IN
• College Avenue & Kirkwood Avenue · The B Square Bulletin
• Connect to services, support and more at Staff Resource Fair · IU Newsroom News
• Garrett brothers’ story grows from IU East student exhibit into Smithsonian partnership · IU Newsroom News
• 2026 Gill Symposium to honor leading researchers behind GLP-1 and incretin biology breakthroughs · IU Newsroom News
• 15th Annual Singles in America Study Released · IU Newsroom News
• Celebrating America, community and unity: American Revue marks United States’ 250th anniversary · IU Newsroom News
• Cougar volleyball hosts First Responders Day at Saturday’s game · IU Newsroom News
• An uncertain path led to a clearer sense of purpose · IU Newsroom News
• Bloomington Bobcats — Bloomington, IN [TEAM STAFF REGISTRATION] – Arbiter Sports
• Fearday · Doc Searls Weblog
• Match Central: Indiana at Nebraska – Indiana University Athletics
• Barstool Pizza Review – Pizza X (Bloomington, IN) presented by DraftKings #DKPartner
• Lecture: “No Logos: Exilic Theory of Talmud” by Elad Lapidot – Fordham Now
• The New Tradition: Joe Burrow Had To Put Out A Statement About Being A Bengal ‘For The …
• Pizza Trail Passport – Visit Bloomington, IN
• Indiana vs Howard Prediction: What Do the Hoosiers Need To Work On? – College Football News
• Dave Portnoy on X: “Barstool Pizza Review
• Better Beware – Robots Attack! · WFHB
• UPDATE: Dianna Russini Reportedy Plans To Tell Her Side Of The Mike Vrabel Story SOON …
• Sloppy season opener has Indiana looking for better | theScore
• Why Can’t We Remember Dreams? · A Moment of Science
• Why Can’t We Remember Dreams? · A Moment of Science
• Tops out to regroup fast after opener | Bowling Green Daily News
• My Voice at IU Staff Engagement Survey returns Sept. 21 · IU Newsroom News
• New Luddy Assistant Professor’s Research Focuses on Machine Morality and Computational Pragmatics · IU Newsroom News
• Your annual online account checkup: 9 steps to take now · IU Newsroom News
• IU South Bend Records Fourth Straight Year of Enrollment Growth · IU Newsroom News
• Who-who-who Hoosiers: Samuel Ayetomowo · IU Newsroom News
• Spring 2027 Diplomacy Lab projects accepting bids · IU Newsroom News
• New webinar series to help faculty apply generative AI to teaching and research · IU Newsroom News
• The Saddest Performances of College Football Week 1 – Barstool Sports
• Barstool Pizza Review – Aver’s Pizza (Bloomington, IN) presented by BODYARMOR
• Readings and Leadings · Doc Searls Weblog
• Indiana Location – McGarry Bair® | Intellectual Property Law Firm
• 2026 Heisman Trophy odds tracker, Week 1: New signal-caller takes over No. 1 spot
• Should You Wake Up with Tea or Coffee? · A Moment of Science
• Should You Wake Up with Tea or Coffee? · A Moment of Science
• IU Southeast welcomes two new Board of Advisors members · IU Newsroom News
• New cadet aims to help others and bridge communities · IU Newsroom News
• IU Indianapolis alum works with anthropology professor to preserve city’s history · IU Newsroom News
• IU to host European researchers for international speech science and linguistics workshop, September 22-23 · IU Newsroom News
• Why this entrepreneur chose Kelley Indianapolis to launch his future · IU Newsroom News
• Enrollment increases for 2nd straight year at IU Northwest · IU Newsroom News
• Going beyond the model: How a Kelley Indy Evening MBA student turned healthcare logistics into a masterclass in tech enablement · IU Newsroom News
• FOOTBALL GAMEDAY: Howard (Week 2) – BVM Sports
• Riviera Maya Bloomington – Bloomington Indiana Restaurant – HappyCow
• Bring It On! – September 07, 2026: Freedom Schools Return · WFHB
• Ocean Waves Squared · A Moment of Science
• SEC fans left stadium seats due to extreme heat this past weekend – Trojans Wire
• Editor’s Note: Summer in Bloomington is over · The B Square Bulletin
• College football Saturday’s top-5 Week 1 report card: who aced their kickoff? – The Big Lead
• Mercedes-Benz Repair in Bloomington, IN – Allroad Motorsports
• The Herald-Times Events – villagerrr
• Ride from Chicago to Bloomington Indiana – rideshare – Craigslist
• Pre-Labor Day · Doc Searls Weblog
• Josh Hoover’s bloody Indiana football debut earns teammates’ respect – IndyStar
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