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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.

Census 2020 analysis: Lower numbers in Bloomington’s student neighborhoods point to possible undercounting

Census 2020 analysis: Lower numbers in Bloomington’s student neighborhoods point to possible undercounting

The 1.5-percent decrease in population reported for Bloomington by the US Census last week has generated local skepticism about the accuracy of the count. The most recent estimates from the US Census had pegged the city’s population at around 86,000. But the 2020 numbers came in

Photos: New Hope for Families celebrates 10 years

Photos: New Hope for Families celebrates 10 years

On Friday evening, the grassy field at 4th and Washington streets in downtown Bloomington played host to a 10-year anniversary celebration. The non-profit New Hope for Families threw itself and the rest of Bloomington a party—free hamburgers and hotdogs, treats from Chocolate Moose, a car show, tethered

As COVID-19 surges again, Monroe County health administrator says “Be kind to others even when you disagree.”

As COVID-19 surges again, Monroe County health administrator says “Be kind to others even when you disagree.”

For Monroe County health administrator Penny Caudill, kindness is part of the key to dealing with the current resurgence of COVID-19 cases. At Friday’s regular news conference of local leaders, Caudill sketched out the rise in the basic pandemic stats and the relatively low vaccination rates. She then

US Census 2020: Bloomington population down 1.5%, Monroe County up 1.3%, Indiana up 4.7%

US Census 2020: Bloomington population down 1.5%, Monroe County up 1.3%, Indiana up 4.7%

Bloomington has lost population since 2010. That’s based on fresh 2020 numbers released by the US Census Bureau around 1 p.m. on Thursday. In 2020, Bloomington’s census was 79,168, which is 1,237 fewer than the 80,405 Bloomington residents who were counted ten years ago.

Cost for flyer against annexation reimbursed, Monroe County commissioners announce official opposition to Bloomington’s plan

Cost for flyer against annexation reimbursed, Monroe County commissioners announce official opposition to Bloomington’s plan

Monroe County’s three county commissioners have made a joint statement opposing Bloomington’s annexation plan for all eight proposed areas. The announcement came near the start of the board’s regular Wednesday meeting, after several weeks of remarks in public settings that indicated their individual opposition to Bloomington’s

Wheeler Mission shelter rezone request gets nod from Bloomington plan commission, now goes to city council

Wheeler Mission shelter rezone request gets nod from Bloomington plan commission, now goes to city council

A request for a rezoning of Wheeler Mission’s property on Westplex Avenue off 3rd Street won an 8–1 recommendation of approval from Bloomington’s plan commission at the group’s regular monthly meeting on Monday. Dissenting on the vote was Israel Herrera. The request now goes to the

64-unit housing site plan near park OK’d by Bloomington plan commission

64-unit housing site plan near park OK’d by Bloomington plan commission

A 64-unit affordable housing project to built as a 5-story building on South Walnut Street got its site plan approved by Bloomington’s plan commission on Monday night. Called Retreat at Switchyard, the project will include 116 total bedrooms. The 1.5-acre site is at the east