Shuffle Creek Road north of Unionville
Maybe a Guinea fowl, crossing the road. Refused an interview to answer the standard question.
Dave Askins
New Bloomington sewer policy targets ‘strategic’ sites like airport property
A quiet policy change by Bloomington’s utilities service board in January is now emerging as part of the city’s economic development strategy. Officials say extending sewer service to select “strategic” sites, like the county airport, could help attract employers and major investment.
Seminary Pointe tenants get more time as Bloomington Convention Center host hotel moves ahead
Monroe County’s capital improvement board extended leases for remaining Seminary Pointe tenants while advancing appraisal, environmental, and demolition work tied to a future convention center host hotel. Housing advocates continue pushing a land-swap alternative.
Cottage Grove conservation district OK’d by Bloomington city council on 7–1 vote
Bloomington’s city council voted 7–1 to establish the Cottage Grove conservation district, adding historic protections the central Bloomington area. Supporters said it could slow teardowns and preserve neighborhood character. Opponents warned it would constrain housing supply and raise costs.
May 21, 2026: Historic protection OK’d, skybridge art chosen, fare-free week for public buses, Ms. Lake Lemon!
This morning’s edition includes reports on the convention center skybridge art, Bloomington Transit’s new marketing program, a final bridge closure, and photos from the Ms. Lake Lemon pageant.
Skybridge sculpture selected as public art for Bloomington convention center expansion
The Monroe County capital improvement board selected Los Angeles artist Benjamin Ball’s “A Form of Connection” as the signature public artwork for the Bloomington Convention Center expansion. The twisting aluminum installation will wrap around the skybridge spanning College Avenue.
Kirkwood Avenue & Walnut Street
Double rainbow viewed out the back fire escape of Trojan Horse.