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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 plans $6M bond despite ‘cooling off’ period

Monroe County plans $6M bond despite ‘cooling off’ period

In 2024, the city of Bloomington, as well as Monroe County government, leaned on general obligation (GO) bonds to finance capital improvements for 2025. But for the 2026 budget year, it looks like only the county government will be moving forward with a new bond issuance.

Judge denies injunction in lawsuit by retired professors over IU governance ban

Judge denies injunction in lawsuit by retired professors over IU governance ban

A judge has denied a request by three retired Indiana University professors for an preliminary injunction that would have allowed them to participate in faculty governance when the Bloomington Faculty Council convenes on Tuesday. The lawsuit will stay in court, to be heard eventually on its merits.

Sept. 22, 2025: Public health, fluoride, Turning Point lawsuit, property transfers, football

Sept. 22, 2025: Public health, fluoride, Turning Point lawsuit, property transfers, football

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6th Street & Morton Street

6th Street & Morton Street

The elevator in the Morton Street parking garage is almost ready for service. According to one of the contractors, the work is complete, but it still has to undergo inspection by the state of Indiana, before it can be used.

Photos: La Fiesta del Otoño 2025

Photos: La Fiesta del Otoño 2025

Bloomington’s city government hosted the 2025 La Fiesta del Otoño at Switchyard Park on Saturday (Sept. 20) to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The festival featured several performances, which are documented here in photographs.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Hawk: Heard you were making fun of the SNL guy because he was riding a Little 500 bicycle around Bloomington before his show to soak up local flavor. What is the hilarious response from the Fish?

Turning Point asks judge to reconsider ruling in Bloomington mural case

Turning Point asks judge to reconsider ruling in Bloomington mural case

In the last month, there’s been new activity in a free speech lawsuit filed by Turning Point USA against Bloomington, after a court's ruling in late July found mostly in favor of the city. The IU Chapter of Turning Point USA wanted to paint an “All Lives Matter” mural on Kirkwood Avenue.