Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Bloomington.
🏘️ Community
Since Oct. 15, 90 IU volunteers and local residents have been framing a new home in Osage Place at the 16th annual Whirlpool Habitat Build; the project by IU Kelley School of Business + Whirlpool Corporation will complete the frame by Oct.
24 to help a Bloomington family in need.
💼 Business
Bloomington-based Cook Medical started in 1963 as a home business by Bill and Gayle Cook and grew into a major local employer with nearly 7,000 workers and global operations in medical devices, aviation, real estate and resorts.
Its legacy includes historic hotel restorations, community projects & lobbying for state lawmakers.
🏛️ Government
Eastbound Second St (near College Ave) closed on Oct.
21 for up to 45 days, and detour routes are posted for drivers.
Several IU students are preparing to vote for the first time in the Nov.
3 midterms while raising concerns about college affordability, healthcare, and government spending. Local candidates have held town halls at IU and nearby venues (including one on Sept. 28) to address these issues.
🏥 Health
Monroe County Board of Health will hold a public hearing today at 4:30 p.m. at the Health Services Board Meeting Room (119 W.
Seventh St.) to consider removing Dr. Sarah Ryterband amid staffing shortages and internal conflicts that forced the only nurse at the new public clinic to resign.
Indiana University will open the Jeff Schwarz Center for Neuro-Oncology Research in Indianapolis to unite researchers and clinicians in developing new brain cancer treatments.
Supported by a $15 million investment (a $10 million family gift plus $5 million from the IU School of Medicine), it will recruit two neuro-oncology researchers.
📰 Lifestyle
Hopscotch Coffee introduces a unique fall menu at 235 W.
Dodds St featuring a pumpkin butter latte and a ginger strawberry-vinegar soda with bold flavors. The shop is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m., inviting locals to enjoy creative seasonal drinks.
🏈 Sports
Indiana football is healthy heading into its game with Michigan as no players are listed on the injury report.
Running back Khobie Martin is set to return and quarterback Josh Hoover is cleared to play — Michigan has several players sidelined.
Indiana women's soccer is fighting to salvage its season today when it meets No. 22 Purdue at 7:00 p.m. at Bill Armstrong Stadium.
The Hoosiers, at 4-9-2 overall with four conference points, face a Purdue team with 19 Big Ten points (the game streams on Big Ten+).
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