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Field of Dreams Spotlight: Iowa broadcaster Gary Dolphin is getting a permanent honor—officials say the new ballpark’s press box will be named for the Hawkeyes radio voice, with MLB’s Twins and Phillies set to play Aug. 13 at the site. Community Remembrance: Ames’ Memorial Day parade and ceremony are set for May 25, with retired Army Col. Reggie Richardson as featured speaker. Culture & Identity: A new book, Ancestoring, digs into AANHPI identity through records and family stories, including one Iowa connection. Education Policy: A budget proposal could require UI students to take American history/government courses through the state’s Center for Intellectual Freedom. Sports Business: College football’s playoff fight is heating up—Big Ten backs a 24-team model while the SEC is still split, with commissioner Greg Sankey heading into more talks. Local Resilience: Des Moines’ reptile sanctuary cleanup is underway after a fire killed 22 animals and displaced more than 140.

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May 12, 2026

UNE, Des Moines University create new path to podiatric medicine

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Ancestoring book links genealogy to AANHPI identity and heritage

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May 7, 2026

Meridian adds Firelei Báez, Jeff Koons and Ilia Malinin to 2026 Culturefix honorees

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Indiana, Georgia and North Carolina add CLT to public university admissions

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Iowa High School State Track And Field Championships Get Underway

Iowa High School State Track And Field Championships Get Underway

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Iowa Republicans to select candidate in U.S. Senate race

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Iowa City CSD considers tightening cell phone policy at middle schools


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May 20, 2026

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Sues Proxy Advisor Firm for Lying to Iowa Investors and Endangering Retirement Savings Accounts

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May 14, 2026

Modern Vision Centers Offers Laser Cataract Surgery in West Des Moines and Des Moines, Iowa

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University of New England and Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Announce Partnership

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Ancestoring Explores Identity, Heritage, and Genealogy Through the AANHPI Experience

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Ten students named as winners of Iowa America 250 contest

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