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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.

IU Kelley School panelist drops ‘rough‘ news about Bloomington wages, points to Trades District as site of ‘creative collision‘

IU Kelley School panelist drops ‘rough‘ news about Bloomington wages, points to Trades District as site of ‘creative collision‘

At IU’s Futurecast Economic Outlook in Bloomington, Kelley School economist Phil Powell said the region’s wages fell 6.2% over the past year—among the worst in the state—due to IU job losses. Still, he praised local entrepreneurs and pointed to the Trades District as a hopeful hub for innovation.

10th Street & Madison Street

10th Street & Madison Street

The lighting elements of the sculpture O.T. 987 are again operational after a couple of months when everything was dark. Even though the moon looks full in this shot, it’s the day before the full moon.

Bloomington RDC: $5M for roads, $145K for Hopewell South rezone, $58K for police HQ Study

Bloomington RDC: $5M for roads, $145K for Hopewell South rezone, $58K for police HQ Study

Bloomington’s redevelopment commission approved $5 million for design work on road projects in the southwest of the city, a $145,000 contract to guide the Hopewell South PUD rezone, and a $58,250 feasibility study on converting the vacant 714 S. Rogers Street building into a new police headquarters.

Monroe County council distributes $174K to 44 nonprofits through Sophia Travis grants

Monroe County council distributes $174K to 44 nonprofits through Sophia Travis grants

Last Tuesday, the Monroe County council awarded $174,000 in Sophia Travis Community Service Grants to 44 nonprofits. The meeting also saw discussion about awards to Planned Parenthood and charter schools, and concern about next year’s allocation, which had been cut from $250,000 to $190,000.

Nov. 3, 2025: Annexation, jail, football, funeral as protest, bicycle races

Nov. 3, 2025: Annexation, jail, football, funeral as protest, bicycle races

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7th Street & Grant Street

7th Street & Grant Street

The construction on The Beverly, which replaces the old Poplars building is progressing towards the planned opening for fall 2026.

Kirkwood Avenue & Washington Street

Kirkwood Avenue & Washington Street

Signs have appeared promoting the condominium units to be constructed on the surface parking lot next to the CVS. That‘s a literal sign of progress—ground was hoped to be broken in in the spring, but Duke Energy needs to do some work to move power lines.