Good morning, Bloomington.

On Aug. 15, 2026, Bloomington Homes for All hosted an alleycat bicycle race that took riders to checkpoints featuring tasks like bike repair, potato tossing and SCOBY eating before finishing at Friendly Beasts Cider Company—supporting a fundraiser to save Seminary Pointe while promoting affordable housing.

The Bloomington Arts Commission, working with the City and BUEA, has opened the 2026 Arts Operations Support Grant program for 501(c)3 groups (with an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less) to support operating expenses.

Applications will be accepted through Thursday, Sept. 24 by 11:59 p.m. EDT.

A new guide lists 10 Bloomington sites (from historic factories and mills to landmarks linked to famous locals) that invite community members to explore the city’s rich heritage.

Historic floods have pushed Indiana rivers to record levels in communities north of Indianapolis.

The White River in Noblesville and Anderson crested near 25 feet while the Wabash River in Montezuma is forecast to crest today at 25.7 feet, and local officials are monitoring rising waters closely.

Indiana University football fall camp in Bloomington is in its second week, showing progress and challenges during practices (coaches are adjusting strategies for the upcoming season).

Indiana women’s soccer defeated Youngstown State 3-1 on Sunday — the team recorded 15 corners and scored with an early assist by Kennedy Neighbors and goals from Aleyna Quinn and Maggie Ledwith.

The Hoosiers will play Bellarmine University on Aug. 21 at Bill Armstrong Stadium at 1 p.m.

Indiana football reached its highest preseason ranking ever when it landed at No. 6 in the AP Top 25 Poll (its best to date) released Monday.

The Hoosiers open their season with a noon Sept. 5 kickoff at Memorial Stadium against North Texas.

Local sports fans can vote for the Herald-Times Preseason Offensive Football Player of the Year (nominees include players from North, South, Edgewood, Owen Valley, and Eastern Greene) as voting is open until Thursday, Aug.

20 at noon.

Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson signed an amended contract on Aug.

17 that extends his deal through 2031 and raises his base salary to $1.15 million (an increase of $200,000) while boosting deferred-compensation contributions to $500,000 each July. His updated terms follow IU football’s perfect season.