The Bloomingtonian

08/15/2025

https://www.ipm.org/news/2025-08-14/corn-growers-want-government-action-after-usda-report

A predicted record breaking corn harvest could push the price of corn even lower than before.

08/15/2025

SPENCER, Ind. — A new mural honoring the life and legacy of Vicci Laine — a trans advocate, drag performer, and early supporter of the Spencer Pride Festival — will soon bring bold color and visibility to downtown Spencer.

The artwork, created by nationally recognized Indiana muralist KODA, will be installed beginning Aug. 11 on the exterior of the Spencer Pride commUnity center. Organizers say the vibrant, story-driven piece is designed to inspire authenticity, celebrate LGBTQ+ lives in rural Indiana, and connect more people to Spencer Pride’s mission of improving quality of life for LGBTQ+ individuals in south central Indiana.

https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/12/new-downtown-spencer-mural-honors-trans-advocate-vicci-laine-celebrates-rural-lgbtq-pride/

08/14/2025

Bloomington, Ind. – August 14, 2025

Indiana University Germanic Studies professor Ben Robinson is challenging a written warning issued by the College of Arts and Sciences under Indiana’s new classroom speech law, SEA 202, saying the process was unfair and based on what he describes as an “invented” standard for disciplining faculty.

The Aug. 9 sanction letter from Executive Dean Rick Van Kooten concluded that Robinson violated SEA 202 by “repeatedly” criticizing IU’s free speech policies during class and making “multiple” references to his arrests at pro-Palestinian protests. The letter followed an anonymous student complaint first filed in October 2024 with IU’s Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) as a bias incident report. OIE determined the report was outside its purview, but, according to the letter, Associate Vice President for Policy Compliance Michael Jenson refiled it as a SEA 202 complaint in November 2024.

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08/14/2025

Gallery: Scenes from the Bloomington Community Farmers Market, Saturday, August

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – AUGUST 9: Scenes from the Bloomington Community Farmers Market on August 9, 2025, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)

08/14/2025

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Internationally acclaimed aerialist, actress, and choreographer Dreya Weber will return to her hometown roots later this month with three performances of HEXEN, her one-woman aerial show, at Constellation Playhouse.

The performances will take place Aug. 27, 28, and 29 at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday’s show will feature a special two-for-one discount for students with valid IDs.

https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/12/events-world-renowned-aerialist-dreya-weber-to-perform-hexen-in-bloomington/

08/13/2025

The following press release was sent to the Bloomingtonian on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 by the Indiana House Democrats: "CHICAGO, Ill. - Today, Indiana House Democrats and the Texas House Democrats met together in Chicago in a show of solidarity against plans to conduct an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting in both their states. “The position we face today should trouble every American who believes in the promise of this country, who believes the Constitution matters, and who understands that efforts to redistrict in the middle of a decade are not only unprecedented, they are morally corrupt,” said State Rep....

The following press release was sent to the Bloomingtonian on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 by the Indiana House Democrats: "CHICAGO, Ill. - Today, Indiana House Democrats and the Texas House Democrats met together in Chicago in a show of solidarity against plans to conduct an unprecedented mid-decade....

08/13/2025

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The City of Bloomington announced Monday that it is proposing a water rate increase to fund major infrastructure improvements, according to a press release from the city.

City officials said the proposal is intended to ensure long-term safety and reliability of the water system, with priorities including upgrades to the 60-year-old Monroe Water Treatment Plant and construction of a new service center at the former Winston Thomas wastewater treatment plant site.

Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The City of Bloomington announced Monday that it is proposing a water rate increase to fund major infrastructure improvements, according to a press release from the city. City officials said the proposal is intended to ensure long-term safety and reliability of the...

08/13/2025

About one-in-three U.S. adults say their family’s finances have gotten worse in the past year, while another 40 percent said it roughly stayed the same, according to a new poll. The latest Yahoo Fi…

08/13/2025

Republicans are embracing President Trump’s bare-knuckled fight with Washington, D.C., as a winning issue for the embattled president and say that Trump will use federal funding for the city as lev…

08/13/2025

We are incredibly grateful to Bobcat of Ellettsville and The Berry Foundation for their generous and unexpected grant to support our mission of fighting hunger in our community. 💛

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08/13/2025

An appeals court ruled on Tuesday that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) can access sensitive federal data of millions of Americans, reversing a temporary injunction that was issued ea…

08/13/2025

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 11, 2025 — After a year of showcasing some of the world’s most iconic instruments, the Amped at IU exhibition — a collaboration between Indiana University Collections and The Jim Irsay Collection — will close with a special event on Sept. 13.

The one-day celebration will feature a rare, expanded display of guitars once owned and played by music legends including Jerry Garcia, Bob Dylan, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Prince, Kurt Cobain, John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Jimi Hendrix, Nancy Wilson, Lou Reed and Eddie Van Halen. Visitors can also attend lectures by IU faculty on music, culture and collections, take a final tour of the year-long exhibit, and enjoy performances by students from IU’s Jacobs School of Music.

https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/12/jim-irsay-collection-guitar-exhibition-to-conclude-year-long-run-at-iu-bloomington/