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Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of January.

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Jacobs School of Music celebrated Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a diverse recital emphasizing social justice, featuring performances and speeches that highlighted the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Indiana Daily Student
  • The City of Bloomington is set to celebrate Black History Month in February 2025 with various events, including a kick-off at City Hall, focusing on the theme 'African Americans and Labor: From Slave Ships to the White House'.  City of Bloomington

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Marni Blair, once aided by IU's admissions process as a high school senior, now strives to offer personalized support to applicants as an associate director of admissions.  Indiana Daily Student

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The City of Bloomington is proposing 714 South Rogers Street as the new location for its police headquarters, citing its suitability in terms of space, location, accessibility, and support from police staff.  City of Bloomington
  • The City of Bloomington's Planning and Transportation Department received runner-up honors for its successful and inclusive SS4A initiative and Safety Week event, which significantly improved public engagement on roadway safety.  City of Bloomington

SPORTS NEWS

  • Tony Kale, a radio personality with a lengthy career in sports play-by-play, has been inducted into the Indiana Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame.  The Herald-Times
  • The Indiana men's basketball team narrowly lost to Maryland, 79-78, during a game on January 26, 2025, despite efforts from several key players.  Indiana Daily Student
  • The Indiana women's basketball team halted a three-game losing streak by defeating Washington, led by Yarden Garzon's career-high 35 points.  The Herald-Times

EVENTS

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  • Heartsaver First Aid, AED, and CPR Course for Adults, Children, and Infants

    This American Heart Association-certified course provides essential training in First Aid, AED, and CPR for adults, children, and infants.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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  • Heartsaver Adult/Child/Infant First Aid, AED, and CPR Course

    This course, certified by the American Heart Association, provides essential First Aid, AED, and CPR training for adults, infants, and children.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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  • Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show

    A night of clean comedy featuring performances by renowned comedians exploring themes of motherhood and personal life at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

    Tue, 2/4/25

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  • Hadestown: A Tony Award Winning Musical

    Hadestown is a critically acclaimed musical that intertwines the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice with a transformative score, showcasing the power of song to influence fate.

    Wed, 2/5/25

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  • Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Indiana Hoosiers Women's Basketball

    The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will face off against the Indiana Hoosiers in a women's college basketball game at the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

    Thu, 2/6/25

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  • Heartsaver First Aid/AED/CPR Course for Adults, Children, and Infants

    This American Heart Association certified course provides essential training in First Aid, AED, and CPR for all ages.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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  • Agilities© Coach Training for Indiana Educators

    This free two-day training offers K-12 educators in Indiana the chance to achieve Agilities© Coach Certification while learning valuable resources for career literacy skills.

    Tue, 2/11/25

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  • Bloomington Indiana Creative Scavenger Hunt

    A fun and engaging scavenger hunt that takes participants through curated locations in Bloomington, featuring creative tasks and challenges, suitable for individuals, families, and groups.

    Sun, 2/16/25

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  • Kodo Drummers: A Taiko Experience

    The Kodo Drummers bring their powerful Taiko drumming performance to Bloomington, showcasing a blend of traditional and world music through athletic and energetic displays.

    Fri, 2/21/25

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  • Purdue Boilermakers vs Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Game

    The Purdue Boilermakers will face the Indiana Hoosiers in a NCAA Men's Basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

    Sun, 2/23/25

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