Good morning, Bloomington.

Four women from Bloomington summited Kilimanjaro after a challenging five-day trek that saw them complete a 7-mile hike in 8 hours to reach Uhuru (the mountain's peak).

Crumbl is offering free 12 oz dirty sodas+ creative mixes made with soda, syrups and creamers at select locations this week when customers redeem a voucher through its app.

The offer runs through Saturday, Aug. 8.

At its July 25 meeting, Monroe County Community School Corporation trustees narrowly approved a resolution to limit bargaining topics for non-teaching staff while community members supported Templeton Elementary’s multi-age program.

The board also approved staffing changes and noted federal funding cuts, with redistricting postponed until Aug. 25.

Monroe County Veteran Service Office is offering walk-in clinic hours from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday in August and September to assist veterans and surviving spouses with applications for the new Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit.

Additional fall walk-in dates will be announced locally.

Bloomington’s food scene features five international dining spots this fall, including Taste of India on Fourth St, Restaurant Ami near campus, Bivi’s Tamales at the IMU and Saturday Farmers’ Market, Döner Kebab off Kirkwood Ave, and Samira on W.

Sixth (each offering affordable, flavorful lunches).

Bloomington’s RDC reviewed two competing $4M proposals for College Square redevelopment on Monday, Aug.

3 but made no decision as it awaits further bid review and a Sept. 7 meeting; Dora’s plan stands alone while Concord’s proposal depends on additional county cooperation.

Indiana men's soccer climbed to 22 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll as head coach Todd Yeagley introduced 13 new players including Maryland transfer Stephane Njike - the team will open the season with a home match against Notre Dame on Aug.

20 at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Stephen Daley, who led the nation in tackles for loss before a knee injury, will return for his fifth year on the Hoosiers following a court ruling that granted extra eligibility — he joins fall camp today before the Sept.

5 season opener at Memorial Stadium.

Indiana football was ranked No.6 in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll with 1522 points and 14 first-place votes.

The Hoosiers, coming off a national championship season and a perfect record, will begin the season against North Texas on Sept. 5 at Memorial Stadium.

Indiana women's basketball freshman forward Zoe Jackson will miss the 2026-27 season after suffering a knee injury in late July; she will undergo surgery soon and rehab with team physicians (from the 2026 signing class) as the team expects her return next season.