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USD 415 board offers support for proposed sports complex

By Greg Bebermeyer

04/14/2021

Hiawatha Championship Sports Complex

(KNZA)--The Hiawatha School Board voted Monday evening to sign a letter support for a proposed sports complex at Noble Park but did not commit any funds to the project at this time.

Troy Kolb, representing the Hiawatha Baseball and Softball Club board, appeared before the school board to seek their support.

Kolb said they are looking for the school district to partner with the group to make the project a reality. He said they are asking for a $200,000 commitment from the school district to help get started with the “ seed money” for phase 1 of the three-phase project.

Phase one would consist of the construction of an around $300,000 indoor practice facility. Phase 2 would include a new softball field and phase 3, upgrades to Paul Rockey Field. The total project cost is estimated at $1.5 to $1.8 million.

The group plans to seek donations and grants to help with the project.

Kolb said the indoor facility would provide a place to practice year round when there's inclement weather.

He said they would like to start contruction this fall if they receive the $200,000 commitment from the school district.

Several board members said they tought it was great idea and something needed.

The group is seeking a long-term lease from the city of Hiawatha for land to construct the indoor facility. The Hiawatha City Commission is to consider approval of a letter of intent to lease the land at their April 19 meeting.

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