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WHAT: A nonpartisan community leadership panel to discuss the local impact of Senate Bill 1. The discussion will educate residents, stakeholders, and the media on how recent changes to SB1 could affect municipalities, schools, and communities like Bloomington and Monroe County.
While SB1 was introduced as a means to provide tax relief for homeowners, recent changes to the legislation raise questions about long-term impacts on public services. With property tax bills newly issued and growing public interest, this event will provide space for informed discussion and press engagement on what lies ahead for the region. WHO: City of Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson, in coordination with leaders from Monroe County and economic development sectors:
WHEN: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 10 - 11 a.m. WHERE: Monroe Convention Center – Rogers Room at 302 S. College Avenue. Parking is available onsite at the Convention Center.  Indiana Members Credit Union (IMCU), Central Indiana’s largest credit union, is pleased to announce they have been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group for a second year.
Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized top regional banks and credit unions in the United States, by conducting a large-scale study based on the analysis of over 9,000 institutions, more than 70,000 customer surveys and millions of social media reviews. The City of Bloomington, Monroe County, Town of Ellettsville, and the Town of Stinesville have collectively secured more than $3.7 million in state and federal funding to support road safety and infrastructure improvements throughout the region.
The grants, awarded through two competitive programs—the Federal Highway Administration’s Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and INDOT’s Community Crossings Matching Grant—support projects aimed at improving accessibility, increasing pedestrian safety, and upgrading critical roadway infrastructure. “These are the kinds of wins residents deserve to hear about,” said Mayor Kerry Thomson. “They demonstrate that we are leveraging outside resources to improve local infrastructure, expand access, and increase safety—without asking more from local taxpayers.”  White Pine Local, LLC is excited to welcome Grace Pendleton as the newest member of our growing interior design team. Grace joins us as a full-time Junior Designer, working alongside Anna Newell, President, and Stacy Hardy, Architectural Designer.
Grace Pendleton, a native of Spencer, Indiana, is a recent graduate from Indiana University – Bloomington with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. Throughout her collegiate academic career, Grace was actively involved in the IU International Interior Design Association (IIDA) chapter, student design competitions, and served as an undergraduate teaching assistant to multiple undergraduate classes.  Hybrid water heaters, often referred to as heat pump water heaters, are becoming increasingly popular due to their energy efficiency and environmental benefits. They combine the traditional tank water heating method with a heat pump system, resulting in a unique mechanism that harnesses ambient heat to warm water. Here’s an informative breakdown of how these innovative appliances function.
The Basics of Hybrid Water Heaters At their core, hybrid water heaters consist of a storage tank and a heat pump. The heat pump operates by extracting heat from the surrounding air and transferring it to the water in the tank. This process is similar to how a refrigerator works, but in reverse. The system typically contains three main components: an evaporator, a compressor, and a condenser. 1. Evaporator: The evaporator is where the whole process begins. It absorbs heat from the air and uses a refrigerant to capture that heat. As the refrigerant heats up, it transforms from a liquid to a gas. 2. Compressor: The gaseous refrigerant is then compressed, which increases its temperature significantly. This high-temperature gas is directed towards the condenser. 3. Condenser: In the condenser, the hot gas releases its heat into the water in the tank, warming the water as it condenses back into a liquid form. This process continues until the water reaches the desired temperature.  Solar panels have garnered significant attention in recent years as a sustainable energy solution. But how exactly do they work? Let's delve into the science behind solar panels and their role in harnessing solar energy.
The Basics of Solar Panel Technology At their core, solar panels convert sunlight into electricity. This process is facilitated through photovoltaic (PV) cells, which are made primarily of semiconductor materials like silicon. When sunlight strikes these cells, it excites electrons, creating an electrical current. The Photovoltaic Effect The process starts with the photovoltaic effect, a phenomenon that occurs when photons from sunlight collide with the silicon atoms in the solar cells. This interaction knocks electrons loose from their atoms, resulting in a flow of electricity. 1. Photons: These are particles of light that carry energy. 2. Silicon: The most common semiconductor material used in solar cells. It has properties that make it efficient in converting sunlight to electricity. 3. Electrical Current: The movement of free electrons creates a direct current (DC) that can be used to power electrical devices. Area Hoosiers came together to fund student success during Ivy Tech’s annual one-day giving event Ivy Tech Day on April 8, 2025, made a big impact for the more than 11,000 students at Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington. During the college’s third annual day of giving, alumni, friends, employees, and partners gave $39,588 from 178 gifts. Bloomington ranked third statewide for total funds raised among Ivy Tech’s 19 campuses.
Statewide, Ivy Tech saw its most successful giving day yet, with $483,813 raised from more than 2,800 gifts. Donations support scholarships and student success programs, including Ivy Tech’s nationally ranked nursing program, which graduates more associate-level nurses (ASN/RN) than any other school in the country.
 Hurlow Wealth Management Group has partnered with Shredding and Storage Unlimited to offer a free shredding event to help safely and securely dispose of unwanted documents and sensitive material on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the parking lot of Hurlow Wealth Management Group at 3925 E. Hagan Street, Bloomington.
The Shredding Unlimited’ s mobile truck will destroy papers while you eat breakfast and enjoy a car show in the parking lot benefiting Cars for Keeps. Have a classic car, hot rod or a really cool car you would like to show off? Stop by the parking lot at Hurlow Wealth Management and show it off between 9:00 am and 11:00 am . There is a $20 suggested donation to showcase a car. All proceeds benefit Cars for Keeps - a Non-Profit Organization that provides cars and financing to people in need. No registration required to participate in the car show. To register for the shredding event: https://hurlowwealth.com/events Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc. is a Registered Investment Adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. |
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