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Kathryn Coers Rossman

Kathryn Coers Rossman is a Bloomington-area based artist who works primarily in photography and sometimes does freelance work. https://www.kathryncoersrossman.com/

Bloomington’s Freezefest braves bitter cold with ice art, chili, and Hoosier pride

Bloomington’s Freezefest braves bitter cold with ice art, chili, and Hoosier pride

With temps near 8°F and wind chills around -2°F, Bloomington’s Freezefest drew bundled-up crowds to Switchyard Park for live ice carving and the Chilly Cook-Off. Sculptors created playful designs, repaired a broken piece with “water glue,” and fans stayed warm with chili and hot drinks.

Indiana University claims first college football national championship: View from inside Assembly Hall

Indiana University claims first college football national championship: View from inside Assembly Hall

Indiana capped a perfect 16–0 season Monday night, beating Miami 27–21 to claim the program’s first national title. Thousands packed Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall for a watch party. Despite subfreezing temps outside, the celebration inside stayed orderly through the final whistle.

Short swim, long tradition: New Year’s Day Plunge at Lake Monroe

Short swim, long tradition: New Year’s Day Plunge at Lake Monroe

Dozens of Bloomington area residents welcomed 2026 with a polar bear plunge at Paynetown State Recreation Area. About 50 people dashed into 43-degree water on New Year’s Day, most for a quick dunk. The 13-minute event mixed shock, cheers and a familiar bear suit.

Indiana University to install “Keep Going” sculpture honoring Ryan White

Indiana University to install “Keep Going” sculpture honoring Ryan White

A sculpture honoring Ryan White will be installed at the IMU next spring. At an early-December talk, artist Melanie Cooper Pennington described the research and personal work behind “Keep Going,” a figural tribute to White, whose fight to attend school with HIV reshaped national views on AIDS.

Photos: Downtown Bloomington dances as Latin jazz big band takes over Blockhouse Bar

Photos: Downtown Bloomington dances as Latin jazz big band takes over Blockhouse Bar

Blockhouse Bar in downtown Bloomington hosted a packed Latin jazz dance party Friday night, led by trombonist Vick Luna and a 20-piece big band. The high-energy set kept the dance floor full throughout the evening.

2025 Canopy of Lights!

2025 Canopy of Lights!

It’s been an annual tradition for the courthouse square in downtown Bloomington since 1985. This Friday was no different. Santa flipped the switch to transform the area into a sparkling winter wonderland.