Pete Ellis Drive & RR

Bloomington city councilmembers sharply questioned whether a $37,900 community survey that intentionally de-emphasized IU students could reliably guide policy or spending. They also challenged its low response rate, wording, accessibility and lack of useful comparisons.

This morning's edition includes reports on Bloomington’s proposed 2027 budget, MCCSC bargaining limits, a justice center drain-cleaner incident, rival College Square redevelopment plans and a city survey showing strong quality-of-life ratings but deep concern about housing and homelessness.

(several photos) Could be a Chevy II Nova wagon from the 1960s. It's part of the set for the film “Little Five,” which is being shot around town. The ”Wander Indiana“ plate from the 1984–1986 era designates Bartholomew County with its 3 prefix.