Thousands Take In Field Of Dream Activities In Dyersville
(Dyersville, IA) — Thousands of baseball fans flocked to Dyersville for the “Beyond The Game” activities surrounding the Field of Dreams baseball game. There were rides, food, beverages, and the “If You Build It Exhibit.” Hundreds of people set up lawn chairs in the City Square to watch the game on a big screen. The interest in the game and the experience caught the attention of Major League Baseball as the commissioner announced prior to the game that they would do it again next year The White Sox beat the Yankees 9-8 with a walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth.
DOT Looking At Ramp Meters On I-235
(Des Moines, IA) — The Iowa Department of Transportation is considering using a tool often employed in larger cities to improve congestion on Interstate 235 in central Iowa. The D-OT says it is considering ramp meters on 14 entrance ramps as part of a multi-year, integrated corridor management study to reduce traffic accidents and balance traffic flow. The meters regulate when vehicles enter the interstate during peak traffic times.
Census Shows Big Growth In Central Iowa Cities
Newly released Census data shows cities in the metro area surrounding Des Moines continue to see huge growth. Ankney increased its population in the last ten years by 49 percent to 67-thousand-882. West Des Moines saw a 21 percent increase in population for a total of 68-thousand-723. Grimes nearly doubled its population since 2010 — with 15-thousand-392 residents in the 2020 figures. Des Moines lagged behind the suburbs — increasing its size by only around five percent — to 214-thousand-133.
Dairy Industry Seeks Relief From Pandemic Losses
(Undated) — Some two-dozen members of Congress are asking the Biden Administration to reimburse dairy producers for losses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Iowa State Dairy Association Executive Director Mitch Schulte (SHUL-tee) says that aid is critically needed as dairy producers were just starting to climb out of several years of economic losses prior to the pandemic. Schulte says nearly 725-million dollars in skim milk revenue was lost due to the pandemic. He says the cheese and butter sales have done well. Most large dairies have been able to weather the pandemic, but Schulte says the rest are in need of federal aid if they’re going to be around in 2022.
