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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.

Monroe County councilors, commissioners try to regroup on question of next steps for new jail

Monroe County councilors, commissioners try to regroup on question of next steps for new jail

Two weeks after the county council rejected funds for a new jail site, Monroe County officials met to discuss next steps. Councilors may draft a “risk tolerance” resolution as commissioners are pressing for answers on questions about the council’s position on location and one-story jail design.

Owner wants land annexed into Bloomington: Zoning recommendation OK’d by city plan commission

Owner wants land annexed into Bloomington: Zoning recommendation OK’d by city plan commission

Bloomington’s plan commission voted unanimously Monday to recommend R2 zoning for 2005 W. Cory Drive, a 0.39-acre lot that could be annexed voluntarily. The property lies in an unincorporated “island” where forced annexation has failed, at least for now.

Nov. 10, 2025: Commercial agriculture, marketing districts, high school football, voting

Nov. 10, 2025: Commercial agriculture, marketing districts, high school football, voting

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Bloomington says no to commercial urban agriculture use in residential areas

Bloomington says no to commercial urban agriculture use in residential areas

Bloomington’s city council voted 7–1 to reject an ordinance creating a new “urban agriculture” land use allowing outdoor garden classes and small-scale commercial farming in residential areas. Supporters cited food security; opponents called it the wrong approach to allowing outside teaching.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Hawk: Was talking to a father buffalo, whose first-born male child went off to school to study to be a mascot. When he left, you know what the dad said? What does Fish say in reply?

‘Stadium District’ sidelined: Bloomington council votes 7–1 to nix naming plan for now

‘Stadium District’ sidelined: Bloomington council votes 7–1 to nix naming plan for now

Bloomington’s city council voted 7–1 on Wednesday to postpone indefinitely a proposal to name the area around Miller-Showers Park the “Stadium District.” Neighbors objected to the branding effort, saying it ignored residents and would amplify unwanted “stadium culture.”

Bloomington gathers more feedback on College-Walnut corridor overhaul

Bloomington gathers more feedback on College-Walnut corridor overhaul

Bloomington planners are gathering public input on redesign options for the College-Walnut corridor, including possible two-way traffic. Open houses and pop-up events, as well as an online form, are the tools city staff are using to collect feedback.