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Dave Askins

Dave Askins

Bloomington, Indiana

Dave Askins is editor and publisher of The B Square Bulletin. A Hoosier native with a background in math and linguistics, he previously co-founded the Ann Arbor Chronicle with his wife, Mary Morgan.

New incumbent, familiar name square off in Perry Township Democratic Party primary

New incumbent, familiar name square off in Perry Township Democratic Party primary

Pre-primary filings show little money in the Perry Township trustee race, even if the stakes are big. Incumbent Leon Gordon seeks to continue in office, while Levi Combs appeals to his father's legacy.

Walnut Street & Smith Avenue (Darn Good Soup)

Walnut Street & Smith Avenue (Darn Good Soup)

How can you tell it’s Little 500 weekend? Soup menu at Darn Good Soup include "Cutters Delight Soup Flight."

Request for host hotel proposals OK’d by CIB at Seminary Pointe, activists still hope for land swap

Request for host hotel proposals OK’d by CIB at Seminary Pointe, activists still hope for land swap

Monroe County’s CIB approved an RFP for a convention center hotel using the Seminary Pointe real estate, with proposals due June 30. Housing advocates urged a land swap to preserve 29 affordable units, as Bloomington's RDC pursues its own RFP for College Square.

Bloomington council OKs residential TIF for Summit, now back to RDC for final step

Bloomington council OKs residential TIF for Summit, now back to RDC for final step

Bloomington’s council created the 140-acre Summit District EDA and named Shasta Meadows as its first residential TIF district. The plan aims to fund major infrastructure, but sparked discussion about growth and a shift toward public financing of development.

April 23, 2026: North Park, College Square, candidate forum, public art

April 23, 2026: North Park, College Square, candidate forum, public art

This edition includes reports on city council action related to jail planning, a forum for county commissioner candidates, an RDC public offering for College Square, and four finalist proposals for convention center public art.

County council stand against North Park jail location backed by Bloomington counterparts

County council stand against North Park jail location backed by Bloomington counterparts

Bloomington’s city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to oppose a new jail at North Park, backing an in-city alternative as legal deadlines approach for the county government. County officials warn that delays risk renewed litigation and higher costs.

Bloomington police: Man arrested on charge of attempted murder with aid of Flock cameras

Bloomington police: Man arrested on charge of attempted murder with aid of Flock cameras

A 37-year-old man was arrested on attempted murder, battery and arson charges after a Tuesday night fire on S. Rogers Street left a woman critically injured. Police say ALPR data helped locate him at a Mitchell motel. A council briefing on the ALPR system is set for Wednesday