Parks and Recreation Continues Investment in Banneker Community Center
Grant-funded improvements help keep Banneker safe and accessible.
2026 News Releases
City of Bloomington Transitions Away from Flock Use After Months-Long Evaluation
City of Bloomington Announces Launch of AccessAbleUSA Detailed Access Guides to Expand Accessibility Information Across Community
City of Bloomington Reaches Scientific Sample; Community Survey Now Open to All Residents Through May 15
Bloomington Continues to Grow and Strengthen Urban Tree Canopy
Bond funds and grants support tree planting and maintenance.
City of Bloomington Seeks Residents to Serve on Boards and Commissions
Bloomington to Hold Earth Day Celebration April 18 at Switchyard Park
2026 Downtown Activation Program Launches with Outdoor Dining, Pop-ups, Events
City of Bloomington Requests Applications for the Capital Improvement Board
Nominations Open for 2026 Human Rights Award
Nominations Open for Bloomington Youth Recognition Awards
Bloomington Parks Survey Shows Strong Community Support, Guides Next Five-Year Master Plan
Residents desire more trails, report high satisfaction with facilities.
Mayor Kerry Thomson and Planning & Transportation Director David Hittle to Host Traveling Town Hall April 6
City of Bloomington Announces Update on Community Conditions
City of Bloomington Responds to Workforce Reduction at Novo
Farmers’ Market, Griffy Lake Boathouse Open April 4 for the 2026 Season
Parks and Recreation summer season begins Saturday
IU Asian Culture Center, City of Bloomington to Host Asianfest 2026
Major Private Investment Advances Bloomington’s Innovation District with Planned 170-room Premium Hotel
Bloomington Police Department Launches Blue Envelope Program to Support Drivers with Autism
City of Bloomington Requests Applications for Housing Quality Appeals Board
City of Bloomington and INDOT Reach Agreement to Reduce Tree Removal Along Pete Ellis Drive and E. 10th Street
City of Bloomington Announces Rogers Street/Madison Street/Kinser Pike Corridor Study and Requests Public Input
2026 Arts Projects Grants Available for Bloomington Artists & Organizations
City of Bloomington Utilities to Continue West Second Street Modernization and Safety Improvements
Mayor Kerry Thomson to Deliver Annual State of the City Address on March 31, Detailing Bloomington’s Progress and Priorities
City Offers Grant Funding Up to $25,000 for Solar, Energy Efficiency, & Lighting
Griffy Lake Boathouse Announces 2026 Hours and Updated Prices
The Griffy Lake boathouse opens for the season April 4.
City of Bloomington Seeks Residents to Serve on Boards and Commissions
City Invites Public Input on Revised Design for Indiana Avenue Safety Improvements Project
City of Bloomington Launches Community Survey with Scientific Sample
City Seeks Nominations for 2026 Be More Awards Honoring Exceptional Volunteers
Commission on the Status of Women to Honor Local Women at Women’s Achievement Celebration
Board of Public Works Approves 2026 Kirkwood Parklet Program
City of Bloomington Announces 14th Annual Eco-Heroes Art Contest to Celebrate Our Nature at Night
City of Bloomington Names New Traffic Engineer to Lead Transportation Safety, Accessibility Initiatives
Mayor Thomson Issues Statement on Hopewell South Planned Unit Development Council Vote
Parks and Recreation Awarded Grant to Address Ash Tree Health and Long-Term Impacts
Funding to treat ash trees, re-plant native species.
Applications Open for Jack Hopkins Social Services Funding for Bloomington Agencies
Bloomington Honors Elizabeth Mitchell as 2026 Living Legend Ahead of Black History Month Finale
City Offers Downtown Outreach Grants to Local Nonprofits Addressing Opioid Addiction and Recovery
Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission Seeks Student Voices for 2026 Art & Essay Contest
City of Bloomington Earns Top Global Environmental Transparency Recognition for Second Year in a Row
City of Bloomington Seeks Residents to Serve on Boards and Commissions
City of Bloomington Restores Consistent Fluoride to Drinking Water Following Longstanding System Failures
City of Bloomington Partners with United Way of South Central Indiana to Offer Free Community Tax Service for 2026
Bloomington to Celebrate Women Leaders at 2026 Women’s History Month Luncheon
USDOT Awards City of Bloomington with $1.44M to Improve Street Safety for Drivers, Pedestrians, Bicyclists
Kirkwood Program Update Headed to City Council on February 4
City of Bloomington Announces 2026 Black History Month Events and Community Kick-Off
City of Bloomington Invites Community to Learn About Hopewell and a New Approach to Neighborhood Development
Bloomington/Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization Unified Planning Work Program
City of Bloomington Further Delays Sanitation Services; Revised Pickup Schedule Announced
City of Bloomington Delays Sanitation Services Beginning Monday, Jan. 26
January 26 Traveling Town Hall Moves to Zoom Due to Anticipated Winter Storm
Mayor Thomson Signals New Direction for College Square Property, Emphasizes Economic Development, Convention Center Progress, and Downtown Connectivity
Utilities Work to Identify Lead Service Lines, Invites Resident Participation
City of Bloomington Seeks Residents to Serve on Boards and Commissions
Know before you go: Downtown Bloomington on Championship Night
Mayors of Bloomington and Miami Mark Championship Matchup with Friendly Civic Wager
City Adds College Football National Championship Watch Party Opportunity at Buskirk-Chumley Following Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Bloomington Recognized as 2025 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer
City of Bloomington Utilities Expands Financial Assistance Program
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission Selects Ruth Aydt as 2026 Legacy Award Recipient
Event Time Updated for Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration on Jan. 19
Bloomington Temporarily Renames Retention Pond in Spirit and Valiant Defense
Mayor Kerry Thomson, Utilities Director Kat Zaiger, Councilmember Isabel Piedmont-Smith to Host Traveling Town Hall Jan. 26
City of Bloomington Volunteer Network Invites Community to Be the Change with 100,000 Volunteer Hours Challenge
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission to Focus on Women in the Movement, featuring Historian Dr. Traci Parker
Parks and Recreation Accepting Applications for Vendor Spaces at 2026 Art Fairs
Applications must be received by Feb. 13 to receive full consideration.