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Local Community Has Support of Two Health Foundations
Those looking to support health programs in Bloomington and Monroe County now have more ways to give, but it can get a little confusing.
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25 Couples Who Contribute to Our Community (COVER STORY / PHOTO GALLERY)
The virtues of volunteering can’t be overstated—the hours volunteers spend in service support worthwhile causes, nonprofit organizations, and the larger community. But as the…
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Bloom’s 12th Annual Wedding Guide (PHOTO GALLERY)
Whether they blended cultures or families, had a traditional ceremony or one a little less so, each of these four couples had a wedding…
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Bodybuilder, Personal Trainer & Artists’ Model
Personal trainer Brian Bourkland is a serious bodybuilder. His clients generally aren’t, but that’s fine with him. “I’m mostly interested in working with people…
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Becky Hrisomalos: Volunteer Extraordinaire
Becky (Anton) Hrisomalos packed something extra when she came to Bloomington to attend Indiana University in 1949—a strong desire to serve others.
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Switchyard’s Plan for New Brewery: Beer, Food & Free Co-Work Space
When Kurtis Cummings and Jeff Hall thought about opening a brewery, they wanted their venture to mirror their passions and values, and they wanted…
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‘How Do You Have Fun with Cancer’ and Create a New Paradigm for Chemo?
On three occasions, Lauren Lane Powell was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and three times she defeated the disease. Now, along with IU Health Bloomington…
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Voces Novae Celebrates 20 Years Of Keeping Classical Music Alive
Each Voces Novae concert is completely unique and often performed in a non-traditional space.
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Sodium Reduction Taste Challenge: And the Winning Recipes Are…
BY JANET MANDELSTAM The Monroe County Health Department threw out a challenge to local restaurants, hospitals, schools, and retirement homes: Modify your recipes to…