Bloom Archives
Category: Community
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J.R. Holmes: South High School’s Indomitable Basketball Coach
When Bloomington High School South boys’ basketball coach J.R. Holmes recorded his 807th win in February 2019, he became the winningest high school basketball…
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Monroe County Public Library Celebrates 200 Years of Literacy
Celebrating its 200th birthday this year, the Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) has grown to an all-welcoming, two-branch system that strives to provide services…
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The Pipsqueakery Needs Bigger Space to Save More Small Lives (PHOTO GALLERY)
Alex Hernly and Jason Minsterketter are co-founders of The Pipsqueakery, a small-animal rescue that saves more than 400 rodent and rabbit lives each year.…
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Facts About the 2020 Census: Be Counted. It’s Important!
Mandated by the Constitution and conducted every 10 years since 1790, the census helps determine political districts at the federal, state, and local levels,…
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The Public Library Now Has 3D Printer
Libraries are generally known for housing books, and while the Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) does that, its Level Up Digital Creativity Center, located…
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Cambridge U. Press Reissues Rebecca Zietlow’s Book ‘The Forgotten Emancipator’
Bloomington native Rebecca Zietlow and 19th-century abolitionist James Ashley, the subject of her latest book, both have their parents to thank for their interest…
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Civic Champs Helps Nonprofits Keep Track of Volunteer Hours
Volunteers are the heart and soul of many nonprofit organizations, but sometimes even a great resource can be hard to manage. Enter Civic Champs,…
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New Switchyard Park: It’s Large, Has Lots of Stuff & It’s Eco-Friendly
Officially opened in November, Switchyard Park is the city’s largest park—more than 65 acres. The facilities include an amphitheater, 11,000-square-foot event pavilion, skate park,…
