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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.

Indiana Court of Appeals rules 2–1: Bloomington’s definition of fraternity delegated undue authority to Indiana University

Indiana Court of Appeals rules 2–1: Bloomington’s definition of fraternity delegated undue authority to Indiana University

In a ruling issued Thursday, a three-judge panel from the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled 2–1 to uphold a lower court ruling: The definition of a fraternity or sorority in Bloomington’s zoning code violates the US Constitution because it delegates to Indiana University the city’s authority

Bloomington council president on local redistricting reform: “The commission has to be in place by 2021. It’s not far off.”

Bloomington council president on local redistricting reform: “The commission has to be in place by 2021. It’s not far off.”

With its six city council districts, Bloomington is not unique among Indiana cities. But by year’s end it could be the only Indiana city that has a local commission established to handle the redrawing of council district boundaries. This year’s city council president, Steve Volan, told The Square

Monroe county council on course to pay $1.25 million for land to develop limestone heritage tourist, educational destination

Monroe county council on course to pay $1.25 million for land to develop limestone heritage tourist, educational destination

As soon as Monroe County councilors approve the purchase agreements that have been drawn up, a total of $1.25 million will be paid by the county to three different land owners to create a site where the history of the area’s limestone heritage is documented. Quarry holes are

Question of standing committees delayed until late February by Bloomington’s city council, uncertain future next week for local towing law

Question of standing committees delayed until late February by Bloomington’s city council, uncertain future next week for local towing law

On Wednesday night, Bloomington’s city council voted unanimously to postpone, until Feb. 19, council president Steve Volan’s resolution on establishing several council standing committees. The unanimous vote on the postponement went smoother than the subsequent discussion of the council’s schedule for next week. That’s when an

Bloomington “assessing all options” after eminent domain ruling, landowner’s legal fees a $64K question

Bloomington “assessing all options” after eminent domain ruling, landowner’s legal fees a $64K question

In her ruling on Tuesday, Monroe County circuit court judge Holly Harvey denied Bloomington’s request to have a second try at acquiring the 222 Hats property on S. Walnut Street to build a replacement parking garage. According to a statement issued Wednesday afternoon Bloomington is “assessing all options before

Bloomington park commissioners say no to status quo on food and beverage vendor fees at farmers market, possible decrease coming

Bloomington park commissioners say no to status quo on food and beverage vendor fees at farmers market, possible decrease coming

At its Tuesday meeting, a short-handed board of park commissioners decided on a split vote to reject the city staff’s proposed fee structure for food and beverage artisans in the coming season at Bloomington’s farmers market. Bloomington parks and recreation staff will now work to come up

Judge denies Bloomington’s motion, 222 Hats owner keeps building, appeal by city not certain

Judge denies Bloomington’s motion, 222 Hats owner keeps building, appeal by city not certain

In a ruling issued Tuesday, Monroe County circuit court judge Holly Harvey denied Bloomington’s request to have a second try at acquiring the 222 Hats property on S. Walnut Street. Bloomington wanted to use the land as part of the footprint of its planned replacement parking garage. Tuesday’s