City of Bloomington Earns Top Global Recognition for Environmental Transparency, Climate Action5/30/2025 The City of Bloomington has been recognized as a leader in environmental transparency by CDP, a global nonprofit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system for companies, capital markets, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts.
Bloomington received an ‘A’ score based on its disclosure in 2024—the top status achievable through CPD’s scoring system, which recognizes global leadership in environmental transparency, climate action and resilience planning. Only 112 cities worldwide earned this status, 29 of which are in the United States—the most of any country. “We are grateful for all of the City departments, residents, businesses and nonprofits that are working together to make climate action a reality every day in Bloomington,” said Shawn Miya, Assistant Director of Sustainability for the City’s Economic and Sustainable Development Department. “It is an honor to be recognized by the CDP for our hard work and dedication to increasing our triple wins from climate actions, such as improving quality of life, reducing utility costs, and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions.”  The City of Bloomington invites residents to participate in a community paint day for a new street mural at the intersection of Allen and Fairview Streets in the McDoel Gardens neighborhood. Designed by Bloomington-based artist Rachel Kavathe, the mural celebrates the neighborhood’s identity, history, and values through vibrant floral imagery inspired by community input.
The mural will be painted directly on the asphalt during a Community Paint Day on Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Up to 30 volunteers may sign up to participate in 90-minute shifts throughout the day.
At 4 pm on Thursday, May 22, friends, colleagues, family and loved ones gathered at the IU Health Bloomington Chapel to celebrate the first two recipients of the Dr. R. Kent Moseman Memorial Scholarship, Giada Marchionne and Gavin Kocher.
“The amount of people in this room that are here to honor our two recipients, as well as Dr. Moseman and his family, is impressive,” said Jonathan Surdam, MD, IU Health Orthopedic Surgeon. “The applicants we had this year were outstanding, but I really think that two of these individuals stood out and we want to say good luck to Giada and Gavin as they set out on the next phase of what we're sure will be an exciting and challenging adventure.” Mid-week Farmers' Market takes place weeklyThe Bloomington Community Farmers' Market opens the weekday version of the Market for the 2025 season on June 3 from 4-7 p.m. at Hopewell Commons, 332 W. University St. in Bloomington.
Tuesday Market features farm vendors with fresh, locally grown farm products, and prepared food vendors who use locally made and grown ingredients in their ready-to-eat offerings. There is no cost for admission. Vehicle parking for the Tuesday Market is available on West University Street just east of Rogers Street. Attendees are encouraged to walk or bike to the event via the B-Line Trail; bike racks are available on the east and west sides of Hopewell Commons. To visit the Tuesday Market via Bloomington Transit, take #2 South Rogers/Countryview to the bus stop at Rogers Street and First Street. The City of Bloomington Information & Technology Services (ITS) Department’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team has been awarded the Indiana Geographic Information Council’s (IGIC) 2025 Excellence in GIS – Large Community award for its Vehicle Crashes and Roadway Safety Initiative, or Crash Hub.
The award recognizes organizations for their use of geospatial technology to better serve their communities. This recognition highlights the City’s ongoing commitment to using GIS technology to improve public safety, data transparency, and community planning. The Crash Hub provides a powerful tool for analyzing vehicle crash data and identifying roadway safety trends across the City. "We are honored to be recognized by IGIC for our efforts in developing the CrashHub,” said the City's GIS Manager Meghan Blair. “This project demonstrates how GIS technology can translate complex data into actionable insights to improve public safety." In response to the recent tornadoes and severe storms that caused widespread damage across south central Indiana, United Way of South Central Indiana (UWSCI), in partnership with Monroe County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (MoCOAD) and Greene County officials, has launched a Disaster Relief Fund to aid in both short- and long-term recovery efforts.
The fund will focus on supporting low- to moderate-income residents in Monroe and Greene counties, particularly those in the hardest-hit areas who face unmet needs not covered by traditional assistance programs. “Like so many in our community, we are heartbroken by the impact of these storms,” shared Randy Rogers, President & CEO of United Way of South Central Indiana. “But we are also inspired by the resilience and generosity we see as neighbors come together to help one another. This fund is one way we can all be helpers in a time of urgent need.” The Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC), in collaboration with the City of Bloomington, has announced its 2025 Artistic Advancement Grant cycles to support local artists. Grants are for up to $2,000; funds may be used for expenses accrued from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.
Formerly called the Emerging Artist Grant, the Artistic Advancement Grant funds the professional career advancement of artists living and working in Bloomington and may be used for any expenses related to their artistic work. Eligible artists may practice any generally recognized art form, including but not limited to music, visual arts, performing arts, film, architecture and literature. Recipients are eligible to receive the Artistic Advancement Grant twice. Prior Emerging Artist and Artistic grant awards count toward this total. Applications will be accepted now through Friday. June 27, 2025. More information regarding the grant cycle and the application form is available at civiform.bloomington.in.gov/programs/artistic-advancement. To help artists prepare their applications, the BAC will host an Artist Statement Workshop session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 28 at the Waldron Art Center, 122 S. Walnut St. Registration is available at bton.in/Jp3nq. Commissioners will offer office hours for applicants on a first-come, first-served basis during the application period for anyone interested in discussing the application process. Please contact Holly Warren, Assistant Director for the Arts and Staff Liaison to the Bloomington Arts Commission, at [email protected] or 812-349-3418 to schedule an appointment. The Telly Awards named WTIU Public Television the winner of seven awards in its 46th annual competition, which honors excellence in video and television across all screens.
WTIU’s television series Journey Indiana earned four Tellys, including three silvers in the editing, videography and cinematography, travel and tourism categories; and one bronze in the culture and lifestyle category. Flyover Culture, a digital series on Midwestern pop culture, won one silver Telly in the interview and talk show category. WTIU’s project Peggy’s Poetry and Zarg won two bronze Tellys in the voiceover and narration and use of music categories. |
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