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Author: Tommy Birch, Des Moines Register

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‘These guys are magicians’: Meet the brothers behind the corn at the ‘Field of Dreams’ site

August 8, 2022Tommy Birch, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on ‘These guys are magicians’: Meet the brothers behind the corn at the ‘Field of Dreams’ site

Andy and Adam Rahe are among the most important people working at the ‘Field of Dreams’ movie site. They tend America’s most famous cornfield.

Sports

Kevin Costner, White Sox and Yankees put on a show at ‘Field of Dreams’ game in Iowa

August 13, 2021Tommy Birch, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on Kevin Costner, White Sox and Yankees put on a show at ‘Field of Dreams’ game in Iowa

Tim Anderson capped a day of Hollywood-like moments with a game-winning home run into the corn to give the White Sox a 9-8 win over the Yankees.

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Jordan Nixon’s overtime buzzer-beater vs. Iowa State moves No. 2 Texas A&M into Sweet 16

March 24, 2021Tommy Birch, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on Jordan Nixon’s overtime buzzer-beater vs. Iowa State moves No. 2 Texas A&M into Sweet 16

Jordan Nixon beat the buzzer in overtime to give No. 2 Texas A&M the win over No. 7 Iowa State in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.

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The ultimate ringer: Former MLB pitcher Jeremy Hellickson helps friends on slow pitch softball team

July 18, 2020Tommy Birch, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on The ultimate ringer: Former MLB pitcher Jeremy Hellickson helps friends on slow pitch softball team

Des Moines native Jeremy Hellickson is spending his first season retired from MLB helping his high school friends on a slow pitch softball team.

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Officials urge Tyson Foods to shut down plant after employees test positive for COVID-19

April 17, 2020Tommy Birch, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on Officials urge Tyson Foods to shut down plant after employees test positive for COVID-19

The Tyson Foods meatpacking plant in Waterloo, Iowa, is facing calls to shut down from officials concerned over employees positive for coronavirus.

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Big 12 closing doors to fans for remainder of tournament in Kansas City

March 11, 2020Tommy Birch, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on Big 12 closing doors to fans for remainder of tournament in Kansas City

Fans allowed at Wednesday night’s Big 12 tournament games in Kansas City, but the league will close its doors to general public beginning Thursday.

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Iowa State women topple No. 2 Baylor, handing the reigning national champs their first conference loss in 3 years

March 8, 2020Tommy Birch, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on Iowa State women topple No. 2 Baylor, handing the reigning national champs their first conference loss in 3 years

The Iowa State women ended a 21-game winning streak for No. 2 Baylor Sunday.

News

Iowa State coach Steve Prohm inspires sick teen: ‘He’s been through hell and back’

November 28, 2019Tommy Birch, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on Iowa State coach Steve Prohm inspires sick teen: ‘He’s been through hell and back’

Iowa State basketball coach Steve Prohm went out of his way to help Michael McDonough, 15, during his battle with a deadly flesh-eating disorder.

Sports

First-round pick Danny Hultzen not giving up on big-league dreams with Iowa Cubs

July 7, 2019Tommy Birch, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on First-round pick Danny Hultzen not giving up on big-league dreams with Iowa Cubs

Danny Hultzen, the No. 2 pick in 2011, once seemed to be on the fast track to majors, but Class AAA struggles and shoulder injuries derailed him.

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Iowa and Iowa State football team Twitter accounts suspended

May 18, 2019Tommy Birch, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on Iowa and Iowa State football team Twitter accounts suspended

Both the Iowa and Iowa State football Twitter accounts were suspended on Saturday, showing messages that implied they had violated Twitter rules.

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