Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Bloomington officials announced they will not renew the Flock camera contract and a court order restored student IDs as voter ID, while local leaders face a dispute over the North Park jail site, approve a 360-unit Greystar apartment project, and hold the annual Trashion Refashion runway show.
Parks and Recreation completed key repairs at Banneker Community Center with roofing work finishing in April and limestone steps replaced in March—ensuring the historic facility remains safe and welcoming for community programs.
The projects were funded by grants and city matching funds.
🎓 Education
Four IU faculty received Guggenheim Fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.
Christoph Irmscher and David Polly from Bloomington and Professors Edward Curtis and Gerard Magliocca from Indianapolis were selected & Curtis and Magliocca are the first from IU Indianapolis to earn the honor.
🏛️ Government
On Apr. 14, candidates for Indiana’s 9th U.S. Congressional District discussed science, technology, & the environment at the Monroe County Public Library auditorium in a forum organized by Indiana University Concerned Scientists.
Incumbent Erin Houchin declined the invitation.
City officials in Bloomington are studying the Kinser Pike/Madison Street/Rogers Street corridor to enhance safety for pedestrians & bicyclists and support redevelopment.
The project will include repaving segments this year and design presentations to the Transportation Commission in May.
🏈 Sports
Joe Brunner, a transfer offensive lineman from Wisconsin, praised IU's program culture — he is ready to play any position as directed and help build the team in Bloomington.
Indiana's softball team delivered a strong win over Notre Dame on Tuesday in five innings but lost an extra innings game to Louisville Wednesday as pitching faltered.
The team will start a three game series in Iowa at Bob Pearl Softball Field at 7 p.m. today, with games Saturday and Sunday.
Bloomington North and South will face off in their first-ever boys volleyball match on Monday, April 20 at IU’s Wilkinson Hall.
The event will feature a unique family rivalry with South coach Justin leading his team against his son Gavin, and admission is free for everyone.
Indiana baseball beat Evansville 8-6 on April 15 at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington—sophomore Caleb Koskie hit the first home run while teammates added key hits in a game that marked the sixth this season with three or more homers.
🎉 Bloomington Events
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Molly Tuttle Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Bluebird — Ticketed event — Experience the award-winning songwriting and virtuous guitar of Molly Tuttle live in Bloomington.
Performer Diploma Recital – Monacella Gracia, Piano
5 PM — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of live performing arts with a captivating piano recital.
Fourth Annual Celebration of Math and Music
7-9 p.m. — Maxwell Hall — Free entry — Enjoy an insightful evening of mathematical concepts intertwined with musical performances by expert musicians.
Informatics Capstone Fair 2026
1-4 p.m. — Franklin Hall — Free entry — Discover innovative solutions as over 50 senior informatics teams showcase their capstone projects.
The Museum in Question: An Inside Look at Two New IU Exhibitions
1-4:30 p.m. — Eskenazi Museum of Art — Pre-registration required — Explore two new exhibitions with curators while enjoying a historical campus tour.
God's Gracious Girls Revival Night
6-9 p.m. — Fine Arts Building | Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design — Free entry — Experience a powerful night of prayer and worship that renews hearts and restores faith.
Saving Ava Premiere
7-10 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Check for ticket info — Experience a thrilling adventure of friendship and self-discovery in a story of six teenagers on a cross-country quest.
Bloomington Comedy Showcase
8 p.m. — The Comedy Attic — Enjoy a night of laughter with both seasoned comedians and fresh talent testing their material.
Free Feline Friday
12-5 p.m. — Bloomington Animal Shelter — Free adoption — Find your next feline friend at this monthly event dedicated to pet welfare.
Maris Live Performance
7 PM — The Bluebird — Ticket prices not specified — Experience the playful sounds of rising star Maris, a unique pop singer-songwriter.
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