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Author: Tommy Birch, Des Moines Register

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MLB won’t return to Field of Dreams site in 2023 due to construction, owner Frank Thomas says

August 10, 2022Tommy Birch, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on MLB won’t return to Field of Dreams site in 2023 due to construction, owner Frank Thomas says

Construction at the movie site will prevent a game next year, though it’s possible that MLB returns in a later year after work is complete.

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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.

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New ‘Field of Dreams’ movie site owners unveil plans for youth baseball and softball complex

April 14, 2022Tommy Birch, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on New ‘Field of Dreams’ movie site owners unveil plans for youth baseball and softball complex

‘Field of Dreams’ site owners were scheduled to announce a massive makeover to build youth baseball and softball fields, team dormitories and a hotel.

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Nick Bassett’s final days: A visit from Iowa State coach Matt Campbell and one last vow fulfilled

February 4, 2022Tommy Birch, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on Nick Bassett’s final days: A visit from Iowa State coach Matt Campbell and one last vow fulfilled

In 2020, lifelong ISU fan Nick Bassett learned that a friend who died had become an organ donor. He vowed to do the same one day. Last week, he did.

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Nick Bassett, Iowa State fan who inspired and whose story was featured on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay,’ dies at 29

January 27, 2022Tommy Birch, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on Nick Bassett, Iowa State fan who inspired and whose story was featured on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay,’ dies at 29

Iowa State fan Nick Bassett, who inspired in the face of serious health issues and whose story was featured on “College GameDay,” has died at 29.

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Inspired by Iowa State coach Matt Campbell, Cyclones fan to return to Jack Trice Stadium after having legs amputated

September 3, 2021Tommy Birch, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on Inspired by Iowa State coach Matt Campbell, Cyclones fan to return to Jack Trice Stadium after having legs amputated

Iowa State football fan Nick Bassett wanted to make sure he sped through his rehab after having his legs amputated so he could be at every game.

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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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Rave reviews for MLB’s Field of Dreams stadium in Iowa: ‘It’s incredible’

August 12, 2021Tommy Birch, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on Rave reviews for MLB’s Field of Dreams stadium in Iowa: ‘It’s incredible’

MLB showed off its new park in Dyersville, Iowa, to media members on Wednesday.

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

Pitcher Jeremy Hellickson, who won World Series with Nationals last season, spends first year of retirement with friends on slow-pitch softball team.

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