Major League Baseball officials flew to Des Moines to meet with Iowa lawmakers this week to discuss a bill that would ban T-V blackouts that prevent Iowans from watching six different teams in the region. Representative J.D. Scholten, a Democrat from Sioux City who played professional baseball in … [Read more...]
Fans enjoy activities surrounding the second Field of Dreams baseball game
There was a lot to do in Dyersville last night as the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds met for the second-ever Major League Baseball game at the Field of Dreams site. Fans who didn't have tickets participated in the festivities taking place downtown. George Heeren grew up in the area, and drove … [Read more...]
Dyersville hosting many activities around Field of Dreams baseball game
The northeast Iowa town of Dyersville is hosting many thousands of visitors this week for the Major League Baseball game at the Field of Dreams site. Following last night's first-ever minor league game at the field, tomorrow night, it'll be the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds with a national … [Read more...]
First minor league game gets things started tonight at Field of Dreams site
The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds will play the second major league game at the Field of Dreams site near Dyersville on Thursday night, but tonight, it's two Iowa teams. It will be the first-ever Minor League Baseball game on the famed field between the Quad Cities River Bandits and the Cedar … [Read more...]
Field of Dreams site developer wants to bid on state baseball, softball tournaments
The chief operating officer of the group which now owns the Field of Dreams movie site says the plans they have announced for development there will not take away from the past and future memories. The Thursday announcement of an $80 million investment by "Go the Distance Baseball" has generated … [Read more...]
Dyersville starts preparing for next Field Of Dreams game after successful debut
It's been confirmed the Chicago Cubs will play the Cinncinati Reds next August in the second Field of Dreams Major League baseball game in northeast Iowa. Dyersville Chamber of Commerce executive director, Karla Thompson, says they are pleased that everything went well in the first game. The … [Read more...]
Governor says Field of Dreams game showcases best of Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds says she will be at tonight's Field of Dreams M-L-B game in Dyersville. She says it provides major exposure for Iowa. "What an awesome opportunity for us to show the country how cool it is. And what an opportunity it is to live work and raise a family here in the state," … [Read more...]
Dyersville hosting many activities prior to MLB game
The pregame events begin in Dyersville today in preparation for the Major League Baseball game on Thursday night at the Field of Dreams Movie Site. Dyersville Chamber Director Karla Thompson, says the festivities planned for visitors are called “Beyond the Game.” "MLB has done temporary stadiums … [Read more...]
Dubuque woman one of the winners for tickets to the Field of Dreams game
Tickets to next week’s Major League Baseball game at the Field of Dreams site in Dyersville are a hot commodity some Iowans have found out they were chosen in a drawing for tickets. Nikki Glatt of Dubuque is one of them. "I was shocked and then I immediately called my nephew because he was the … [Read more...]
Fire damage to Riverfront Stadium electrical system will cost Waterloo thousands
The city of Waterloo is facing a bill that is likely to exceed $50,000 to restore electricity to Riverfront Stadium following an electrical fire on January 4th. Waterloo Leisure Services Director Paul Huting says investigators don’t yet know what caused the fire -- or the exact amount of damage … [Read more...]