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in Bloomington
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 19, a tornado with 70‑mph winds damaged Monroe County Humane Association campus — shattering windows, destroying the roof and scattering debris — while five dogs and five cats in crisis care were rescued and placed in temporary foster homes as cleanup crews begin work. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Severe weather on Friday damaged the Monroe County Humane Association campus on Fieldstone Boulevard with broken windows and fallen items. Officials (at the campus) inspected the building and are planning repairs. The Herald-Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An EF2 tornado hit Bloomington’s west side on Thursday night, damaging roofs and leaving over 1,200 residents without power by 9:30 p.m. Cleanup crews are working today to repair homes and clear debris. Indiana Daily Student
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University is showing Mulyana: Vital Ecosystems — a free exhibit of hand-knitted art that mimics coral reefs by Indonesian artist Mulyana and his team — running through June 28. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana University’s Lilly Library now displays the Dunlap Broadside — one of 26 surviving copies of the original Declaration of Independence — as part of the America 250 Initiative celebrating 250 years of U.S. independence; the exhibit is open through July with self-guided tours and school visits available. The Herald-Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington Montessori School teacher Eve Loftman Cusack was honored last year as a Hoosier Resilience Hero by IU’s Environmental Resilience Institute for her work banding birds. She leads summer efforts at Kent Farm Research Facility and guides her Walnut Classroom students to appreciate nature. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana University approved today a nearly $16 million modernization of the Jacobs School of Music’s Musical Arts Center in Bloomington—upgrades will improve electrical systems, stage lighting, and stage machinery while a roof restoration is scheduled for summer to support future partnerships. Indiana University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University’s Board of Trustees met Friday at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis to adopt the Chicago Principles and approve a $100,000 raise for President Whitten while also revising BOT-25 and launching IU Inc. The board will reconvene June 11-12 on the Bloomington campus. Indiana Daily Student
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University reworked Curt Cignetti’s contract in Bloomington after he led the Hoosiers to their first national championship. The new deal raises his annual salary to $13.2 million and makes him the highest-paid coach in the Big Ten & runs through 2033. WTHR
- ➤ South's Nick Russell earned a medal spot by defeating No. 6 Joseph Warner on Friday at the IHSAA state wrestling finals held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. He will face No. 1 Connor Maddox in the quarterfinals today at 9 a.m. (His strong showing secured him a podium finish.) The Herald-Times
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Oregon Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers Women's Basketball
1-3 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Affordable tickets available — Don't miss this exciting clash between the Ducks and Hoosiers in a thrilling women's basketball showdown.
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Laid Back Country Picker Live
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $24.72 — Enjoy an evening of good music and a friendly atmosphere with Laid Back Country Picker and The Hammer and the Hatchet.
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Sword II Live Concert
9:00 – 11:00 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — Tickets on sale now — Experience the thrilling live performance of Sword II in Bloomington for their first time ever.
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Brass Band Concert with Nick Hinman
8 p.m. — Auer Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of a breathtaking orchestral performance led by conductor Nick Hinman.
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feeble little horse Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — Tickets available now — Experience the unique sounds of feeble little horse live in concert.
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Shamrock Shuffle 5K
9 AM – 1 PM — Monroe County Fairgrounds — Registration fees apply — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive 5K Run/Walk.
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Bloomington Symphony Orchestra: Between Silence and Strauss
5-8 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Children FREE, Students $16, Adults $29 — Experience an evening of classical music featuring soloist Shawn Tairyu Head and award-winning performers.
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Brownstone Midwest Supper Club: Dr. Allon Friedman
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Lennie's Brewpub — Cost varies — Engage in vibrant conversation and enjoy a talk on the state of medicine.
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Master’s Recital – Carl Ek, Clarinet
5 PM — Ford-Crawford Hall — Ticket purchase required — Experience an enchanting evening of live clarinet performance.
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Junior Recital – Allison Sharp, Soprano
7 PM — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Ticketed entry — Experience the breathtaking performance of soprano Allison Sharp at this enchanting junior recital.
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