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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.

Bloomington backs 21% drinking water rate increase; IURC role could see future debate

Bloomington backs 21% drinking water rate increase; IURC role could see future debate

At its regular meeting on Monday, Bloomington’s Utilities Service Board voted to approve a drinking water rate increase that means CBU residential customers will eventually pay about 21% more for drinking water than they do now. But the rate increase won’t be final until the IURC signs off on it

7th Street & College Avenue

7th Street & College Avenue

Plants in Monroe County circuit court judge Catherine Stafford’s office. Plants in her office are available free for the taking. County commissioners have given justice building employees until the end of the day today to have all plants removed as a mold-prevention measure.

6th Street & Walnut Street

6th Street & Walnut Street

Sandwich board sign for Cup & Kettle says: “A Tea Rex!” with a chalk drawing of a dinosaur. The dinosaur is saying: “Move Oolong, nothing to tea here.” Cup & Kettle is located past the scaffolding—there’s a way to navigate past it along the orange barriers.

Walnut Street & 2nd Street

Walnut Street & 2nd Street

Sign says Seminary Park was established in 1975. Made me wonder if the city of Bloomington has a celebration planned. A quick email to parks and recreation director Tim Street confirms there are no such plans this year.

Sept. 8, 2025: Jail, elections, football, property transfers

Sept. 8, 2025: Jail, elections, football, property transfers

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14th Street & Walnut Street

14th Street & Walnut Street

Sign says now leasing for the 2026-2027 term. That’s next fall. That’s barely a month after the normal move-in period for the current year’s term.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Hawk: Are you helping to draw a new map for Indiana’s congressional districts? How does Fish answer?