Phase 1 at Prospect Meadows set to open amid nine-field plan
Construction to begin on Phase 1 of Prospect Meadows, the first disability inclusive ballfield complex in Eastern Iowa. Phase 2, adding eight fields, may start fall 2021 and finish by 2023. Public funds $5.8M, private $5.5M, total goal $18M with $6M still needed.
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Prospect Meadows complex aims to start Phase 2 soon
Roeder says Phase 2 could begin earlier if progress continues at Prospect Meadows in Linn County. Earth work occurred last fall though fields remain unused. IDOT funded 1.3 million in turn lanes on Highway 13 and related roads. Perfect Game and Game Day USA foresee a wide regional draw with 1,400 teams yearly.
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Funds sources announced for Linn County tourism project
Linn County officials list a total of about 6.4 million dollars from multiple sponsors including the Iowa Department of Transportation, Enhance Iowa, MUSCO and the Transamerica Foundation. They project 60 000 out of town visitors for tournaments and a 20 million dollar annual boost to the local economy with the Prospect Meadows complex.
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Reynolds to sign bill barring university names on unaffiliated groups
McKibben pushed a board policy to block university trademarks in unrelated group names. The measure could force US Community Credit Union to alter its decades old name if signed by Gov. Reynolds, who indicated agreement this week. Disterhoff’s board will discuss name change or court fight amid disclosure questions.
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Iowa Lottery Draw Summary for May 31
Iowa numbers show Pick 3 Midday 0 8 0 and Evening 9. Pick 4 Midday 0 7 9 3 and Evening 9 7 4 2. Lucky for Life results are 16 34 41 42 48 with Lucky Ball 3.
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Global tariffs ignite US ally tensions and broad retaliation
Mexico launches immediate tariffs on pork legs apples grapes cheeses and steel products in response to US steel and aluminum duties. EU leaders threaten tariffs on jeans bourbon and Harley motorcycles while urging talks to avert a widening trade war, amid warnings from economists and lawmakers about stalled NAFTA talks and higher consumer prices.
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