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Five finalists have been chosen for an arts installation in the convention center expansion. The selection committee wants to set aside $400,000 for one large-scale installation that spans the building and $100,000 to grow the center’s permanent wall artwork. @joe-hren.bsky.social
Five art finalists chosen for convention center expansion
The project received 180 applications to provide public art for the new facility.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Five finalists have been chosen for an arts installation in the convention center expansion. The selection committee wants to set aside $400,000 for one large-scale installation that spans the building and $100,000 to grow the center’s permanent wall artwork. @joe-hren.bsky.social
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Bloomington officials say there’s no deal on the Bloomington Convention Center companion hotel. Dora Hospitality and the city are debating incentives. @joe-hren.bsky.social
Convention Center hotel deal stalls amid debate over incentives
The city says there’s no deal on the Bloomington Convention Center companion hotel after more than a year of negotiations.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Bloomington officials say there’s no deal on the Bloomington Convention Center companion hotel. Dora Hospitality and the city are debating incentives. @joe-hren.bsky.social
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Thomson talks about new annexation legislation, convention center hotel discussions, the city council climate committee disbanding, new pickleball courts, and more stop signs on this week's Ask the Mayor.
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Ask The Mayor: Bloomington's Thomson on annexation, Dora hotel, climate committee
Mayor Kerry Thomson talks about new annexation legislation, convention center hotel discussions, the city council climate committee disbanding, new pickleball courts, and more stop signs.
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March 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Thomson talks about new annexation legislation, convention center hotel discussions, the city council climate committee disbanding, new pickleball courts, and more stop signs on this week's Ask the Mayor.
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Called IU LAB, the university’s new bioscience lab will focus on talent development, commercialization and innovation. IU LAB was created after a $138 million grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc., and it is set to open in the 16 Tech Innovation District.
Whitten, Braun, industry partners launch IU LAB
IU LAB was created after a $138 million grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc., and it is set to open in the 16 Tech Innovation District in Indianapolis.
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January 27, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Called IU LAB, the university’s new bioscience lab will focus on talent development, commercialization and innovation. IU LAB was created after a $138 million grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc., and it is set to open in the 16 Tech Innovation District.
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Kirkwood Avenue will be pedestrian-only between March and November. The outdoor dining program will also be extended indefinitely, removing the need for city council approval each year.
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Kirkwood Avenue to close for annual Outdoor Dining Program
Kirkwood Avenue will close to vehicular traffic again this summer for the annual Outdoor Dining Program.
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January 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Kirkwood Avenue will be pedestrian-only between March and November. The outdoor dining program will also be extended indefinitely, removing the need for city council approval each year.
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