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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.

GOP primary for Clear Creek Twp trustee remains three-way, as Monroe County election board denies Dem challenge 2–1

GOP primary for Clear Creek Twp trustee remains three-way, as Monroe County election board denies Dem challenge 2–1

A challenge to incumbent Clear Creek Township trustee Thelma Jeffries over CAN-12 paperwork was denied by Monroe County’s election board. Jeffries had written “NA” for all entries, including employer. A 2–1 vote kept her on the GOP primary ballot, leaving a three-way race intact.

Bloomington RDC weighs $45K payment to CASA to vacate Showers West building

Bloomington RDC weighs $45K payment to CASA to vacate Showers West building

Bloomington’s redevelopment commission has reviewed a proposal to pay CASA $45,751 and provide parking passes to vacate the Showers West building. The move is part of efforts to clear all private tenants from the bond-funded property, as lawsuits continue.

Land values in parts of downtown Bloomington rolled back to 2024 levels, based on appeals, economic distress

Land values in parts of downtown Bloomington rolled back to 2024 levels, based on appeals, economic distress

Land values for more than 100 downtown Bloomington commercial properties have been rolled back to 2024 levels, reversing steep increases. The move is supposed to provide targeted tax relief as longer-term fixes are weighed for the struggling corridor, plagued by boarded-up buildings and graffiti.

Feb. 23, 2026: Tornado, teacher stipends, boys hoops, host hotel

Feb. 23, 2026: Tornado, teacher stipends, boys hoops, host hotel

This edition includes reports on last Thursday’s tornado, the revamped teacher appreciation grants, Bloomington North’s basketball win over Floyd Central, and convention center host hotel news.

IU weather balloon launch: Data for scientists, dramatic backdrop for musicians

IU weather balloon launch: Data for scientists, dramatic backdrop for musicians

A weather balloon launched Sunday from Indiana University’s Northwest Quad was part of an international forecasting effort led by professor Travis O’Brien. The release also doubled as a video shoot backdrop for local band New Semantics.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Hawk: How are city council debates like the Winter Olympics? The answer from Fish will leave you laughing until tomorrow.

Courthouse square

Courthouse square

The Monroe County historical courthouse is backlit against the stormy sky as lightning crackles around during a tornado warning. This is the view southwestward.