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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Youth Services Bureau and Building a Thriving Compassionate Community are gearing up for the 10th Annual Monroe County Childhood Conditions Summit on November 13 at the Monroe Convention Center—where local leaders, educators, and youth workers will share ideas to strengthen support for our youth. The Planning Team is accepting session proposals from both young people and adults to drive practical strategies for a resilient future. The Bloomingtonian
- ➤ Bloomington residents attended the grand opening of Hopewell Commons on Wednesday afternoon at South Morton and West Second Street where food trucks, live music and games set a festive tone. The new park features 126 trees, table tennis tables, temporary pickleball courts, a performance stage, lawn and public art and will host the Tuesday farmers' market starting in June (part of a larger Hopewell neighborhood redevelopment project aimed at bringing affordable housing and community growth). Indiana Daily Student
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington will host a busy weekend of events with a Little 500-themed happy hour at the Orbit Room starting Friday at 5 p.m. and an IU Soul Revue Spring Concert at Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. along with a free Children’s Expo at Switchyard Park, Independent Bookstore Day festivities at Morgenstern Books, and guided wildflower hikes by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources across Monroe & Brown counties. The Herald-Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County Community School Corporation reported a projected $17 million loss in state funding from the recent state law and said it will cut staffing over the next three years—measures include pausing hiring and reviewing services to protect classroom instruction. The board also named Aja Jester as the new District 7 representative and announced CFO John Kenny’s retirement effective June 30. The Bloomingtonian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bloomington will honor outstanding volunteers at the 2025 Be More Awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The awards will recognize service across eight local categories—each honoree will receive a $1,000 donation for their chosen nonprofit. City of Bloomington
- ➤ Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson said Senate Bill 1 will cut property tax revenue and force the city to raise local income taxes to cover the shortfall. Monroe County Commissioner Jody Madeira warned that state lawmakers must help as the tax changes leave few options for meeting the budget—city officials plan to act soon. WRTV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University's Little 500 has seen a record 36 women's teams register and 33 teams will race tomorrow, with the 100-lap race — half the distance of the men's event — marking a historic milestone in female competition. Organizers credit focused outreach for boosting women's participation in this evolving tradition. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Last year’s Little 500 saw Black Key Bulls win the men’s race by three seconds after a tough battle with Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Phi Delta Theta, while Kappa Alpha Theta claimed the women’s title by finishing 34 seconds ahead of second place—marking its first win since 2018. In 2025, Black Key Bulls will return half of its lineup with riders Will Wagner and Wiley Close, and the women’s and men’s races are scheduled for April 25 at 4 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. respectively. Indiana Daily Student
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40th Annual Spring Wildflower Foray
10 AM – 5 PM — T.C. Steele State Historic Site — Free entry — Explore the beauty of blooms and nature on guided hikes and educational programs.
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MCCSC Family Fun Run 2025
9-10 a.m. — Grandview Elementary School — Registration fees apply — Enjoy a morning of health and fun with mile and 5k runs for families.
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Private African Art Tour
12:30 – 2:00 PM — Eskenazi Museum of Art — Admission required — Explore the depth of African artistic heritage with a personal guide through unique exhibits.
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Mamalarky Live in Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — 18+ entry — Experience the tender, intricate indie rock of Mamalarky with their unique blend of humor and heartfelt lyrics.
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The Kickback 101: Projection Listening Party
7:30-11:30 p.m. — IU Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center — $10 for students, $20 for non-students — Celebrate the end of the semester with live performances and fresh eats at Troy Thomas' album launch.
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Wonderland CCS Prom 2025
7-11 p.m. — Indiana Memorial Union Building — Refunds available up to 7 days before event — A magical celebration of joy, friendship, and the wonder of God's creation.
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Meditation Mondays: Sound Bath Experience
7-8 p.m. — Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Library — Cost unknown — Immerse yourself in a relaxing meditative sound bath experience.
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Taylor Hollingsworth Live
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $11.33 — Enjoy an evening of folk music with Taylor Hollingsworth and opening act The Hammer & The Hatchet.
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Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2025
7 PM - 1 AM — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Ticket information available — Experience a unique four-night event of original music as artists collaborate and share their stories.
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IU Founders and Funders Network Venture Summit 2025
12 AM - 12 AM — Indiana Memorial Union Bldg — $100 — Connect with innovators and investors within IU’s startup ecosystem at this exclusive venture summit.
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