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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City workers, volunteers and sanitation crews joined on May 3 to clean up the Waterman neighborhood by removing yard debris such as branches, scrap metal, tires and broken furniture—city officials plan to continue similar cleanups in other neighborhoods this spring. The Bloomingtonian
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington will host the third Cosmic Songwriter Festival from May 14 to May 17 — headliners including Rodney Crowell, Tommy Prine, John Baumann, and Elizabeth Moen will perform in paired sets at four local venues, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and shows starting at 7. The Herald-Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ IU is reflecting on a year since the Dunn Meadow protest that led to arrests and free speech clashes—sparking a rise in antisemitic acts on campus and prompting new policies. Faculty and students now say the events have permanently changed campus life and institutional responses to protests. Indiana Daily Student
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After Wednesday, May 7, a court will rule on Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marté's immigration enforcement policy following a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Todd Rokita, with Special Judge Lucas Rudisill (in Monroe County circuit court) reviewing both sides' proposed orders. The ruling may require changes to the policy so it meets state law. The B Square Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Indiana-based company Ray & Mascari Inc. recalled 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes sold through Gordon Food Service Stores in 11 states—Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin—due to potential salmonella contamination from a Florida supplier. The Food and Drug Administration reported that no illnesses have surfaced and urged customers to discard the product. The Herald-Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana football wrapped up spring practice after losing six players in the transfer window and added veteran commitments including Stephen Daley (Kent State), Kellan Wyatt (Maryland) and Jonathan Brady (Cal) to meet a projected total of 80 scholarship players for next season. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The IHSAA released softball sectional brackets on Sunday for area teams with play starting May 26 and finals on May 28. The brackets list matchups for classes 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A (including teams from Bloomington, Martinsville and Bedford) and detail regional pairings leading to state finals. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The IHSAA announced baseball sectional pairings for Bloomington and nearby teams, with the local matchup at Terre Haute North on May 28 where North (8-5) faces South (9-5). Other games will be held at Jeffersonville, Cascade, Sullivan, Mitchell, Park Tudor and North Daviess as teams advance to state finals at Victory Field in late June. The Herald-Times
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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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Rodney Crowell Concert
7-11 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Check for ticket info — Experience the music of a Grammy-winning country artist with decades of hits.
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Spring Prospect Camp
10 AM - 4 PM — Bill Armstrong Stadium — Registration required — An exclusive soccer camp for female athletes looking to develop their skills.
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Artisan Bread Workshop
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Muddy Fork Bakery — $95 per person — Learn the art of sourdough bread making in an intimate, hands-on workshop.
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Composition Forum at 13th USA International Harp Competition
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Ford-Crawford Hall — Free entry — Engage in a discussion of the winning piece and performances at the acclaimed harp competition.
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Stand-Up Comedy Workshop Graduation Show
8 p.m. — The Comedy Attic — Free entry — Watch fresh talent take the stage for their first comedy performance after a five-week workshop.
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Bloomington Comedy Night
9-11 p.m. — The Comedy Attic — $16 – $20 — Enjoy an evening filled with laughter at a local comedy venue.
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Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area — Cost details not specified — Create a vibrant Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying Turkish treats.
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