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Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb creates public health commission in response to health concerns across the state

By Emma Herwehe · Monday, Aug. 23,2021 7:12 p.m.

New commission aims to improve public health infrastructure across Indiana.

Ivy Tech Bloomington campus offering vaccine clinic Thursday

By David Wolfe Bender · Monday, Aug. 23,2021 5:53 p.m.

The clinic will run for three hours in Shreve Hall.

Is your lecture hall in an internet dead zone? Here’s how to connect to eduroam

By Cameron Garber · Monday, Aug. 23,2021 12:41 p.m.

UITS offers a guide on how to connect to the campus’s Wi-Fi.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration grants Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine full approval Monday

By Luzane Draughon · Monday, Aug. 23,2021 10:30 a.m.

The vaccine is approved for those age 16 and older.

IU professors explain legal, public health reasons for Supreme Court vaccine mandate decision

By Nic Napier · Sunday, Aug. 22,2021 3:56 p.m.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett rejected eight IU students’ request to block the mandate.

Monroe County project seeks to address inequities in health policy decision-making

By Phyllis Cha · Saturday, Aug. 21,2021 12:37 p.m.

The project will connect underrepresented communities with community leaders regarding decisions about public health.

IU reports 90.4% students partially or fully vaccinated, 35 COVID-19 cases in dashboard update

By Wei Wang · Saturday, Aug. 21,2021 12:27 p.m.

The cases come from on-campus testing and self reports.

Bloomington Mayor lays out 2022 budget proposal amid concerns from city council members

By David Wolfe Bender · Friday, Aug. 20,2021 6:14 p.m.

Mayor Hamilton’s plan would have city expenses increase by 12.1%, excluding utilities and transit.

Fully vaccinated Americans likely eligible for COVID-19 booster shot in September

By Laura Gerber · Thursday, Aug. 19,2021 5:41 p.m.

Medical and public health experts say a COVID-19 booster shot is necessary.

Bloomington City Council approves $3.5 million in American Rescue Plan funding, discusses housing bonds

By David Wolfe Bender · Wednesday, Aug. 18,2021 11:04 p.m.

The council reviewed major issues at its Wednesday meeting.

Interim Provost welcomes class of 2025 with in-person induction ceremony

By Cameron Garber · Wednesday, Aug. 18,2021 10:44 p.m.

The in-person ceremony marks a shift from last year’s virtual event.

W. Quinn Buckner elected first Black IU Board of Trustees chair

By Wei Wang · Tuesday, Aug. 17,2021 5:53 p.m.

Buckner has served on the board since 2016.

Cadiz police officer arrested by Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Monday

By Cameron Garber · Monday, Aug. 16,2021 2:13 p.m.

Officer Brian Hedger was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett rejects request to block IU’s vaccine mandate

By Phyllis Cha · Thursday, Aug. 12,2021 7:26 p.m.

Barrett turned down a group’s request for emergency relief without comment.

President Whitten launches searches for four leadership roles

By Phyllis Cha · Thursday, Aug. 12,2021 3:18 p.m.

Each search will have listening sessions to gather input from the IU community.

Indiana DNR encourages Monroe County residents to continue refraining from feeding birds

By Laura Gerber · Wednesday, Aug. 11,2021 10:56 a.m.

Residents in 76 counties may resume feeding birds despite unknown bird illnesses.

City Council ends in-person annexation meeting, moves it online due to COVID-19 variant concerns

By Cate Charron · Wednesday, Aug. 4,2021 3:36 p.m.

The in-person special session was scheduled to discuss the city’s new annexation plans.

IU reimplementing mask mandate indoors effective Thursday

By Phyllis Cha · Wednesday, Aug. 4,2021 11:41 a.m.

Masks are required indoors for all students, staff, faculty and visitors effective August 5.

Monroe County Board of Commissioners approves new mask requirement Wednesday

By Luke Christopher Norton · Wednesday, Aug. 4,2021 11:09 a.m.

Masks will be required in indoor public places regardless of vaccination status, effective 8 a.m. Thursday.

‘I am going to stand up for myself.’ Community members gather in support of Vauhxx Booker

By Izzy Myszak · Monday, Aug. 2,2021 11:12 p.m.

Booker could face prison time and fines.

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