Council Approves Funding for Ballpark Improvements

As a follow up to our previous post on the issue, the Cedar Rapids (IA) City Council voted Tuesday to provide $1.5 million in funding for capital improvements to Veterans Memorial Stadium, home of the Single-A Cedar Rapids Kernels (Midwest League), over the next decade.  The other $1.5 million needed will be covered by the team and stadium operator.  Read more here.