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Last update: 19 minutes agoField of Dreams: The new press box at the Dyersville ballpark will be named for Iowa Hawkeyes radio voice Gary Dolphin, honoring decades of sports and community storytelling. Local Infrastructure: Plymouth County supervisors backed Iowa DOT railroad grant work aimed at fixing the Merrill rail crossing where U.S. 75 delays can stall traffic and raise safety risks. Iowa Economy: Iowa’s unemployment rate held at 3.3% in April as hiring picked up, especially in health care, manufacturing, and construction. Public Safety & Community: Des Moines’ reptile sanctuary cleanup is underway after a fire killed 22 animals and displaced more than 140, with volunteers scrubbing soot and salvaging custom equipment. Business & Consumer Watch: Kwik Trip is rolling out AI-powered personalized loyalty challenges with Eagle Eye, while a new Iowa State study finds rural residents are slower to shift to online ordering and delivery. Health Care: A West Des Moines hospice lawsuit alleges unfair competition for patients and caregivers. Sports & Events: Ames is set for its Memorial Day parade and ceremony, and college football’s CFP expansion fight keeps heating up as the Big Ten pushes for 24 teams.
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