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2024 News Releases
The City of Bloomington Utilities Releases Water Service Line Inventory
A Statement from Mayor Kerry Thomson and the City of Bloomington
Parks and Recreation, Long-Time Employee Honored with Prestigious Awards for Outstanding Service
Bloomington Parks and Recreation named Indiana's Agency of the Year; Becky Higgins receives the Distinguished Life Member Award of Excellence
City of Bloomington Utilities Announces S Sare Road Closure Starting November 12 for Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project
Griffy Lake Nature Preserve Closed for Deer Hunts Two Weekends in November
Only hunters who applied and were selected may hunt at Griffy Lake; the preserve remains closed to public hunting.
Study Reveals Key Insights into Farmers' Market Operations
Parks and Recreation to evaluate implementation of recommended changes
Bicentennial Gateway Scheduled for Completion in November 2024
Landscaping, "BLOOMINGTON" letters to be installed in late October
The City of Bloomington to Unveil Renovated Fire Station 1 with Two Public Events
Nonprofit Alliance’s Meet the Funders Speed-Networking Event for Nonprofits to Take Place Oct. 30, 2024
City of Bloomington Local-Motion Grant Program Application Opens
City of Bloomington Selects "Undulate" by Local Artist Jon Racek for Hopewell Commons 1% for the Arts Installation
The City of Bloomington Seeks Residents to Serve on Boards and Commissions
The Bloomington Arts Commission Announces Community Art Grant Cycle
Mayor Kerry Thomson to Host Two-Part Traveling Town Hall Event
The City of Bloomington Receives EPIC Grant for Energy Efficiency Upgrades, Renewable Energy, and Climate Resiliency at Buskirk-Chumley Theater
The City of Bloomington City Council Votes to Adopt 2025 Civil City Budget
The City of Bloomington Receives EPIC Grant for Energy Efficiency Upgrades, Renewable Energy, and Climate Resiliency at Buskirk-Chumley Theater
The City of Bloomington Provides Fall and Winter Guidelines for Leaf Management, Sidewalks, and Storm Drains
Sibling Cities Online Town Hall
Frank Southern Ice Arena Opens Oct. 11 for the 2024-25 Season
For general admission public ice skating times, call the Ice Information Hotline at 812-349-3741.
The City of Bloomington Reschedules Community Paint Day for the Duke Substation Walls to October 12
B-Line Trail Detour Begins Oct. 4 for Hopewell, First Street Projects
The B-Line Trail detour between First and Second Streets is expected to be in place for several weeks.
The City of Bloomington to Host Hopewell Neighborhood Project Update Oct. 23
City of Bloomington Calls for Volunteers for Downtown Cleanup Ahead of IU Homecoming
City of Bloomington’s King Commission Seeks Nominees for Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award
Calling All Engineers and Builders: Annual Pumpkin Launch Competition Seeks Talent to Propel Fall Fun
Deadliine to register a pumpkin launching device for the competition is Oct. 18.
City of Bloomington’s Heat Mapping Report and Interactive Website Completed by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration & CAPA Strategies
Sample Indiana-Grown Apples at Farmers' Market Sept. 28
Apple Tasting at the Market is free while supplies last.
City of Bloomington Seeks Residents to Serve on Boards and Commissions
The City of Bloomington to Host 6th Annual Black y Brown Arts Festival this Saturday
The City of Bloomington Invites the Public to Volunteer at the Community Paint Day for the Duke Substation Walls
Bloomington Fire Department Receives $75,000 Grant for Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program
Traveling Town Hall with Mayor Kerry Thomson Set for Sept. 9
The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males Invites Local Teens to Fifth Annual Black Male Youth Summit
The City of Bloomington to Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month with 2024 La FIesta del Otoño
Bloomington, Monroe County Officials Sign Letter Supporting New Economic Development District in South Central Indiana
The City of Bloomington Names Katherine Zaiger as Director of Utilities
The City of Bloomington Announces Downtown and W 3rd Street Maintenance Projects
The City of Bloomington’s 2025 Proposed Budget Available for Public Review
Parks & Recreation Hosts Public Meeting on New Powerline Trail Design
.9-mile trail to begin at Switchyard Park entrance, go west under power lines
City of Bloomington Utilities Lifts Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Monroe County
City of Bloomington Utilities Issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Monroe County
The City of Bloomington Utilities and Milestone Contractors LP Announce Clear Creek Culvert Reconstruction Project Final Phase
A Statement from Mayor Kerry Thomson on Annexation Ruling
The City of Bloomington Seeks Public Feedback on Mural Located at Duke Substation Walls
The City of Bloomington Launches Free Small Business Technical Assistance Partnership Hosted by Retail Strategies
Mayor Kerry Thomson Releases Midyear Transition Report
Mayor Kerry Thomson Releases Midyear Transition Report
The City of Bloomington Announces Temporary Closure of Rogers St. and 1st St. Intersection, Beginning Aug. 12
City of Bloomington Invites Residents to Help Identify Housing Priorities
Common Council Announces August 14th Consensus-Building Activity Session on Street Homelessness
The City of Bloomington, Heading Home, and Housing Service Providers to Host Community Workshop on Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness
City of Bloomington Utilities and Monroe County Community School Corporation Collaboration Receives Partnership Award
Green Acres Neighborhood to Be Considered for Local Conservation District Status
Bloomington Arts Commission Announces 2024 Advancement Grant Cycle
Traveling Office Hours with Mayor Kerry Thomson Scheduled for Aug. 14
Bicentennial Gateway Construction Begins August 5
North gateway at Miller-Showers Park to be completed in 2024
The City of Bloomington Issues Call for Local Artists for the Sixth Annual Bloomington Black y Brown Arts Festival
The City of Bloomington Utilities Expands Financial Assistance Program, Continues 16-year Partnership with South Central Community Action Program
The City of Bloomington Opens Applications for $150,000 Violence Reduction Grants
Commission on the Status of Black Males to Greet Students on Fairview Elementary First Day
The City of Bloomington Seeks Community Feedback on Indiana Avenue Safety and Improvement Concepts
HOLIDAY MARKET ACCEPTING VENDOR APPLICATIONS FROM LOCAL, REGIONAL ARTISTS
Apply by Aug. 23 to sell original art and fine crafts at the Holiday Market Nov. 30.
The City of Bloomington Names Shatoyia Moss as Director of Community and Family Resources
The City of Bloomington Installs Sensors to Monitor Urban Temperatures and Air Quality
City of Bloomington Partners with South Central Community Action Program to Distribute $1 Million in Economic Equity Funds
Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization Hosts Public Meeting on 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
The City of Bloomington Announces Availability of 2024-2025 Neighborhood Residential Parking Permits
The City of Bloomington Provides the ADA Transition Plan for Community Review
Fourth of July Parade Will Not Be Rescheduled
Rescheduling an event of this magnitude involves significant logistical challenges.
ADA Anniversary Celebration Set for Community Event on Sat. Aug. 3
City of Bloomington Volunteer Fair
City of Bloomington Announces Free On-Street Parking Downtown on Fri. and Sat. Nights in July
City of Bloomington Announces Vegetation Debris Cleanup Post-Storm—Effort to Begin Monday, July 8
Parks and Recreation Announces Event Lineup for Fourth of July Weekend
Fourth of July Parade, free pool admission kick off holiday festivities
Bicentennial Gateway Construction Contracts Approved
North gateway at Miller-Showers Park to be completed in 2024
Traveling Town Hall with Mayor Kerry Thomson Scheduled for July 10
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON REQUESTS PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON HOPEWELL COMMONS 1% FOR THE ARTS INSTALLATION PROPOSALS
City of Bloomington Utilities Publishes Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
"Stay Cool Bloomington" Initiative Provides Free Pool Admission During Extreme Heat
No charge to swim at Bryan Park and Mills Pools when HeatRisk is Category 2 or above
Public Meetings on Indiana Avenue Safety Improvements Set
DEMOLINA APPOINTED CITY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Parks and Recreation's Tuesday Market Opens June 4 for the 2024 Season
Mid-week Farmers' Market takes place weekly at Switchyard Park
Residents Invited to Apply for 2024 Residents Academy
Commission on the Status of Women Announces Call-Out to Participate in Women’s Market
City’s GIS Team Receives 2024 Excellence in GIS Award
Building Trades Park Master Plan Highlights Accessibility
Master Plan created to address current, future needs of park users
City's Bryan Park and Mills Pools, Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad at Switchyard Park, Open May 25 for the 2024 Season
For up-to-the-minute information on hours of operation, call the Aquatics Hotline at 812-349-3741.
Thomson One of Six Mayors Invited to the Mayors’ Institute on City Design
CITY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO SERVE ON CITY’S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
BLOOMINGTON/MONROE COUNTY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCES 2024 HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD WINNERS
BLOOMINGTON/MONROE COUNTY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCES 2024 YOUTH ART/ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS
Bloomington Nonprofits Invited to Apply for 2024 Digital Equity Grants
SWITCHYARD, OTHER ENCAMPMENTS BEING CLEARED AND CLEANED
PUBLIC SAFETY HOUSING PILOT CANCELED
KATHERINE ZAIGER AND SHATOYIA MOSS NAMED AS INTERIM LEADERS
City’s Community and Family Resources Department Director Announces Retirement
MAYOR ISSUES CLARIFYING STATEMENT ON IU ARRESTS AT ENCAMPMENTS
Bloomington Police Initiatives to Improve Recruiting and Safety
City Receives INDOT Grant to Improve Roads
Bloomington Residents Invited to Map Local Hot Spots City among 13 selected by National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association
Residents Encouraged to Apply for Stormwater Grants
City of Bloomington Celebrates 2024 Be More Award Recipients
City of Bloomington Launches Climate Action Dashboard, Striving to be a Leader in Transparency and Accountability
Another Season of Outdoor Dining on Kirkwood Begins April 29
Free EV Charging Stations at Switchyard Park Updated to Metered Stations
Metered EV charging stations will be available for public use later this month.
CITY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO SERVE ON CITY’S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
City of Bloomington Encourages Bloomington Residents to Join the Monroe County Broadband Challenge
City Offers Grant Funding Up to $25,000 for Solar, Energy Efficiency, & Lighting
Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMCMPO) 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)
RESIDENTS INVITED TO GIVE INPUT ON HIGH STREET MULTIUSE PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HAWTHORNE/WEATHERSTONE NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAY MOVES FORWARD
THOMSON NAMES KILLION-HANSON TO LEAD HAND
Safety Week Events to Run April 1-5: City, Residents to Collaborate Over Tacos, Ice Cream, Snacks
Switchyard Park Receives 2024 Great Lakes Park Award for Groundbreaking Design and Accessibility Initiatives
Switchyard Park nominated for its positive impact on environmental, social, and economic well-being.
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON INVITES RESIDENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ATTEND THE 2ND ANNUAL BIKE TO EARTH DAY EVENT AT SWITCHYARD PARK
SPRING CLEANUP SCHEDULED AT CITY'S ROSE HILL AND WHITE OAK CEMETERIES
Grave decorations that are damaged, broken, faded, or out of season will be removed and disposed of.
BLOOMINGTON ANNOUNCES GEOHUB GEOSPATIAL PORTAL
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ARTIST QUALIFICATIONS FOR HOPEWELL COMMONS 1% FOR THE ARTS INSTALLATION
City Announces 2024 Women’s Achievement Award Winners
Bloomington's Urban Enterprise Association Announces 2024 Grants And Scholarships
The Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association (BUEA) proudly announces an array of grant and scholarship programs designed to uplift businesses and residents within the Enterprise Zone, with a renewed emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Arbor Day Poster Contest Commemorates 40 Years of Tree Stewardship in Bloomington
Submit a poster entry by April 1. Winners announced on Arbor Day, April 26.
Mayor Thomson To Hold Traveling Town Halls: Open and accessible government comes to the people
Mayor Kerry Thomson is committed to an open government that is accessible to all Bloomington residents. In that spirit, she will be out in the community conducting a series of traveling town hall meetings.
City Of Bloomington Announces East Third Street Bicycle Lane Improvement Project
Traffic separation barriers will be installed along certain portions of the existing buffer between the bicycle lane and the motor vehicle travel lanes on E 3rd St between Indiana Ave and Eagleson Ave.
Apply for Free Vendor or Exhibit Space at April 28 International Festival
Space is limited, and applications are accepted through April 12 or until all spaces are filled.
City Accepting Applications To Serve On City’s Boards And Commissions
The City of Bloomington is accepting applications from community members who would like to serve on one of the City's boards or commissions.
City Of Bloomington Announces 2024 Traffic Calming And Neighborhood Greenway Projects Promoting Sustainable Connectivity
The City for Bloomington is pleased to announce its 2024 Traffic Calming and Neighborhood Greenway projects. Neighborhood greenways are designed to enhance walking and bicycling connections by creating low-speed, low-volume, shared-space streets that prioritize the safety and comfort of pedestrians and cyclists.
Bryan Park Playground Will Be Replaced This Spring
Playground removal scheduled for February and March; new playground to open later this spring.
City Accepting Nominations For Be More Awards Honoring Volunteers
City Of Bloomington Announces Call For Street Mural Along Allen Street Greenway
The City of Bloomington invites artists and artist teams to propose a mural design at the intersection of Allen and Fairview Streets along the Allen Street Greenway.
Bloomington Arts Commission Announces 2024 Grant Cycles
The Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC), in collaboration with the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association (BUEA), has announced its 2024 grant cycles to fund the arts and cultivate cultural experiences in Bloomington.
Celebrate Black History Month Gala Honoring Living Legend Elizabeth Ann Bridgwaters
The Bloomington community is cordially invited to attend the annual Black History Month Gala on Saturday, February 24 at 6 p.m., as we honor Elizabeth Ann Bridgwaters, affectionately known as "Betty," as the 2024 Living Legend. Betty's remarkable contributions to our community will be celebrated alongside the Outstanding Black Leaders of Tomorrow award recipients.
City Of Bloomington Launches Safe Streets And Roads For All (Ss4a) Webmap And Survey
Today, the City of Bloomington is announcing the launch of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) webmap and survey, aimed at enhancing roadway safety through community engagement.
City of Bloomington Utilities Moves Forward with Stormwater Infrastructure Project at City Hall
The City of Bloomington Utilities Department (CBU) is replacing a stormwater box culvert at the Morton St entrance to City Hall. The project will begin on Monday 2/12/24 and will be complete by Tuesday 2/27/24.
City Of Bloomington’s Leadership In Sustainability Expands Renewable Energy Production Across The Community In 2023
In 2023, the City of Bloomington lived up to its designation as a Gold SolSmart City, investing $850,000 in solar expansion to residents, nonprofits, and businesses in Bloomington. The City is pleased to report on the positive impacts these investments have made in the Bloomington community.
City Commission On The Status Of Women Announces The 2024 Women’s History Month Luncheon
The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women announces the 2024 Women’s History Month Luncheon, which will take place on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Monroe Convention Center, located at 302 S College Ave in Bloomington.
Veteran Indiana Contractor Milestone Begins Clear Creek Culvert Reconstruction Project with City of Bloomington Utilities: Work to go through August 2024
City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has contracted with Indiana- based Milestone Contractors LP to begin work on the Clear Creek Culvert Reconstruction project in Bloomington, Indiana, on February 5, 2024. The project will improve stormwater drainage and utility infrastructure in the downtown Bloomington area from Dunn Street to Indiana Avenue, fully updating the circa-1900 tunnel to current standards and preparing the municipal separate storm sewer system for years to come.
Parks and Recreation Planting Trees to Replace Those Removed for Powerline Project
Tree planting companies have until Feb. 23 to submit a bid to plant 157 trees.
City Commission On The Status Of Women Extends Nomination Deadline For Annual Awards
The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women is seeking nominees for the 2024 Woman of the Year, Toby Strout Lifetime Contribution, Emerging Leader, and Young Woman of the Year awards. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday, February 9th, 2024.
City Accepting Applications To Serve On City’s Boards And Commissions
The City of Bloomington is accepting applications from community members who would like to serve on one of the City boards or commissions.
City Incorporates Public Art Installation in Final North Gateway Design
The Bloomington Arts Commission will collaborate with Parks to solicit designs and select the final art.
Mayor Thomson Announces Board And Commission Appointments
Before taking office, Mayor Kerry Thomson put out a call to the community, asking residents to get involved in their local government by volunteering to serve on City boards and commissions. The community has answered that call, and today Thomson is pleased to announce her appointments to the following boards and commissions.
City Accepting Applications for Farm and Prepared Food Vending Spaces at 2024 Bloomington Community Farmers' Market
Farmers and growers, and food and beverage artisans, apply by Feb. 21 to receive full consideration.
City Invites Residents To Apply For 2024 Resident-Led Traffic Calming Program
The City of Bloomington 2024 Resident-Led Traffic Calming grant program is now open, empowering residents to actively contribute to the safety and well-being of their neighborhoods.
Nominations Sought For 2024 Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Award
The Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission (BMCHRC) is seeking nominations for the 2024 Human Rights Award, recognizing an individual or group that has made specific, significant contributions to improving civil rights, human relations, or civility in our community.
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Community Invited To The 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration
Mayor Kerry Thomson invites the community to the City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. This is a free event open to the public.
Parks and Recreation Accepting Applications for Vendor Spaces at 2024 Art Fairs
Apply by Feb. 16 to receive full consideration.
Mayor Thomson Launches Reviews of City Work
As a part of her commitment to build a better, more responsive and effective city government, today Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson announced a series of internal reviews that will shape her administration and its approach to governing in the years to come.