DES MOINES – The Des Moines School Board has accepted the resignation of another district administrator. The Des Moines Register reports Chief Academic Officer Robert Lundin is no longer in the role after a 5-0 vote. Lundin has been on administrative leave since October 6th for an undisclosed reason. According to the separation agreement, he will remain on paid leave until June.

DYERSVILLE – The Field of Dreams will once again host professional baseball. KCCI-TV reports that Major League Baseball made an announcement Wednesday that the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies will compete in Dyersville on August 13th, streamed on Netflix. The lead up to the game includes a contest between the Iowa Cubs and St. Paul Saints on August 11th. This is the first time the field has hosted the MLB since 2022.

ATLANTIC – The former Atlantic chamber of commerce director has pled not guilty to several felony theft charges. WHO-13 reports 33-year-old Bailey Smith turned herself into police in October for a warrant on multiple counts of theft, fraudulent practice, and ongoing criminal conduct. Smith is accused of making more than 700 personal transactions totaling nearly $27,000 while serving as the Atlantic chamber director for five years.