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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 council OKs fiscal plan for single-parcel voluntary annexation, but bigger votes loom

Bloomington council OKs fiscal plan for single-parcel voluntary annexation, but bigger votes loom

The Bloomington council unanimously approved a fiscal plan for annexing a single Cory Drive parcel but stressed it doesn’t necessarily support annexation or rezoning. Neighbors questioned missing cost estimates, and raised karst and “service island” concerns ahead of Dec. 17 votes.

Dec. 4, 2025: Kirkwood bricks, hotel land, redistricting

Dec. 4, 2025: Kirkwood bricks, hotel land, redistricting

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4th Street & Walnut Street

4th Street & Walnut Street

The poster is for a Latin Jazz Big Band show at 8 p.m. on Dec. 12 show at the Blockhouse Bar with Vick Luna. Luna describes it like this: “Latin Jazz Dance Party with a 20-piece live big band! Bring them dancing shoes and be ready to dance!”

Brick fix OK’d for Kirkwood Avenue at $491K cost

Brick fix OK’d for Kirkwood Avenue at $491K cost

Bloomington’s board of public works has opted to repair the iconic brick sidewalks on Kirkwood Avenue, not repour them with stamped concrete, awarding E&B Paving a $491,600 contract to remove trip hazards and stabilize the base. With three additional projects, E&B won $1.18M in city work on Tuesday.

Bloomington RDC puts off resolution on donating land for host hotel

Bloomington RDC puts off resolution on donating land for host hotel

Bloomington’s RDC delayed action on a revised resolution that could make the $7M College Square property available at little or no cost for a proposed host hotel. City councilmembers objected, citing past commitments, as doubts persist about Dora Hospitality’s funding gap.

Analysis: New House map would reduce compactness, reshape Indiana’s political geometry in GOP’s favor

Analysis: New House map would reduce compactness, reshape Indiana’s political geometry in GOP’s favor

HB 1032, set for hearing Tuesday, would redraw Indiana’s congressional map mid-decade under pressure from President Trump. The proposal drops compactness scores by half and permits precinct-splitting for 2026. Starting the bill in the House will force Senate Republicans to take a make-or-break vote.

Dec. 1, 2025: Mayoral campaign, septic hauling, towing fees, $7M hotel project donation, jail tour

Dec. 1, 2025: Mayoral campaign, septic hauling, towing fees, $7M hotel project donation, jail tour

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