Today
in Bloomington
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grouplove, the Los Angeles band known for Tongue Tied, will perform at the IU Auditorium on Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m.—tickets go on sale on Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. The Herald-Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three Indiana University professors have received $25,000 each from the GapFund—run by the IU Innovation and Commercialization Office—to help turn their early stage research projects into products that attract investors in artificial intelligence, metal protection, and glyphosate testing. Applications for the next round of grants opened August 15 and will close October 15. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana University suspended the Palestine Solidarity Committee after claims that the group caused disruptions and property damage during the past two school years & it must cancel all events, submit a current roster, and meet with conduct officials before fall classes start. A faculty adviser said the vague allegations could raise free speech issues. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana University now lets students order parking permits online for the 2025-26 academic year while changing its garage parking policy so undergraduates must use hourly parking and graduate students will join a waitlist for $250 permits valid until Jan. 18. The new system also offers ST and CH permits for parking near major venues (including Memorial Stadium and Assembly Hall) and sets clear rates and rules to help avoid fines. The Herald-Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana lakes and Lake Michigan are at their warmest with water between the 70s and 80s, and cooler air is expected to bring lake-effect clouds in the next few weeks—this change could affect summer swimming and boating. Enjoy the warm waters while they last before cooler weather sets in. WTHR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington’s appeal of the annexation ruling continued Tuesday as three appeals judges questioned city attorney Stephen Unger and remonstrators’ lawyer William Beggs about whether the urbanized areas meet state law rules and serve the best interest of property owners — the judges focused on waiver counts and statutory interpretation and will issue their opinion soon. The B Square Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington South’s volleyball team defeated Edgewood 25-12, 25-17, 25-10 on Tuesday at home to improve to a 4-0 record; coach Emma Abplanalp said the Panthers’ mix of five seniors and six juniors delivered solid serves and passes—key to their win. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti starts the season with a familiar playbook by naming experienced transfer quarterback Fernando Mendoza and returning players from James Madison to build a team aimed at a Big Ten title and playoff spot. The team canceled a home-and-home series with Virginia to schedule more non-power conference games and will open against Old Dominion on Aug. 30—efforts that could shape the season's challenge. WTHR
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2025 Indiana Hoosiers Football Season Tickets
12:55 – 2:25 PM — Indiana University Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Secure your season tickets for an exciting Indiana Hoosiers football season.
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Bloomington Indiana Amazing Race & Tour
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Hopscotch Coffee & Kitchen — Ticket per person — Explore Bloomington through a fun scavenger hunt filled with wacky tasks and local surprises.
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Northern Kentucky Norse at Indiana Hoosiers Women's Volleyball
10-11:30 a.m. — Wilkinson Hall — VIP tickets available — Cheer on the Hoosiers in an exciting collegiate volleyball matchup.
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Edgewood Dollars for Scholars 5K
8:30-9:30 a.m. — Edgewood Intermediate School — Registration fee applies — Participate in a 5K run/walk to support scholarship funds for local high school seniors.
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Dummy Album Release Show
7 PM – 1 AM — The Bishop Bar — Ticket prices to be announced — Celebrate Dummy's new album with live performances by them and Good Flying Birds.
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Daniel Villarreal Trio Performance
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Enjoy an evening of music with the Daniel Villarreal Trio featuring special guests.
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People Watching Book Tour with Chloe Liese & Jillian Meadows
6-8 p.m. — Morgenstern Books & Café — Click here for tickets — Celebrate the release of ‘People Watching’ with authors Hannah Bonam-Young, Chloe Liese, and Jillian Meadows.
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Volunteer Orientation at WonderLab
3:30-5 p.m. — Indiana University Cinema — Free entry — Discover the joys of volunteering at the greatest little science museum in the world.
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Plein Air In Practice at TC Steele Historic Site
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Bloomington Fine Art Supply — Cost not mentioned — Gain real-world painting experience with guidance from plein air expert Scott Sullivan at a historic site.
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Free Screening of INHERITANCE
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Indiana University Cinema — Free entry — Watch the thought-provoking film INHERITANCE at a premier university venue.
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