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Dave Askins January 7, 2022January 7, 2022

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First Black woman chosen by Monroe County Dems for council: “Yes, I am my ancestors’ wildest dreams.” December 19, 2021
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One year after vaccine, IU Health at highest census since pandemic start: “That just seems unreal…” December 17, 2021
Bloomington OKs single-house historic district or: A lesson in cursive writing—how to form the letter ‘p’ December 16, 2021
$82K from federal law enforcement grant OK’d by Bloomington city council, part of interlocal deal December 16, 2021
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Finishing touches on 4th Street parking garage—from pretty to practical December 8, 2021
A look ahead at some Monroe County offices up for election in 2022 December 7, 2021
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Court rules for GOP chair, against Bloomington mayor on disputed plan commission seat November 18, 2021
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