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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 RDC to be asked for $300K more in support of Dora deal on convention center host hotel

Bloomington RDC to be asked for $300K more in support of Dora deal on convention center host hotel

At its upcoming meeting on Monday, June 2, 2025, Bloomington's RDC will be asked to approve $300,000 for architectural designs as part of an effort to get a deal done with Dora Hospitality for the development of a hotel at the former Bunger & Robertson site at 4th Street and College Avenue.

May 29, 2025: Jail zoning, graduations

As my recovery from eye surgery continues, I don't want to lose the habit of sending out an email every Monday and Thursday. Even though this edition of the Almost Daily Bulletin is missing most of the standard elements, I still hope it contains some information you'

May 26, 2025: Transportation, 2026 elections, school finance

As my recovery from eye surgery continues, I don't want to lose the habit of sending out an email every Monday and Thursday. Even though this edition of the Almost Daily Bulletin is missing most of the standard elements, I hope it still contains some information you'

6th Street & Walnut Street

6th Street & Walnut Street

Notice posted on a tree outside Metal Works Brewing Company that it will be removed. The notice was posted on May 16, 2025, and is scheduled to be removed within 60 "working days" of that date.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

The origin story for the image might make the cartoon a little funnier, if you're a reader who does not instantly recognize the fish. On top of the historic Monroe County courthouse there is a weathervane featuring a metal fish crafted by blacksmith Austin Seward, which is called

Editor's Notebook: Unplanned eye surgery disrupts timeline, but B Square vision still clear

Editor's Notebook: Unplanned eye surgery disrupts timeline, but B Square vision still clear

Yesterday I underwent emergency surgery for a detached retina. The procedure went well, and I’m on the road to recovery. But part of the post-operative protocol means no reading—no screens, no books, no documents. That restriction makes it effectively impossible for me to write or report in the

Bloomington Transit looks to boost micro-transit numbers with free downtown zone trips

Bloomington Transit looks to boost micro-transit numbers with free downtown zone trips

Two ends of the public transportation spectrum got attention at Bloomington Transit's regular meeting on Tuesday—service offered through a smartphone app to serve a single passenger at a time, and regular fixed route service provided by 60-foot articulated buses, carrying up to 100 passengers at a time.