AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoField 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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