Anya Irons has been digging in the dirt since she was a girl. First, in a small garden plot at the Russian orphanage where she lived until she was 15. During a 10-day sponsored stay in 2003 with the Ioerger family at their farm near Minonk, north of Bloomington, the 15-year-old’s eyes lit up upon […]
Summerguide 2026
Our annual Summerguide has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for local theater, musical performances, outdoor activities or family-friendly events – many of them free of charge – we’ve got all the details. Plus, there’s an expanded three-month calendar of activities to help you keep track of everything. The International Carillon Festival is being held…