Groundwork is underway for what officials said will be the first tournament-style youth sports facility in northeast Omaha — anchored by a nearly 115,000-square-foot structure launched with $45 million in federal and state dollars.
The City of Omaha is to own, maintain and operate the future Levi Carter Park Activity and Sports Complex along the north shore of Carter Lake in Levi Carter Park. That’s north of downtown, near Eppley Airfield.
A ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday at the site drew politicians including Gov. Jim Pillen, Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert and City Councilwoman Juanita Johnson. [Nebraska Examiner]
A $10 million, 50,000-square-foot sports complex is on its way to North Liberty thanks to the efforts of a former Iowa basketball player.
The Corridor Sports Performance Center is poised to break ground after the North Liberty City Council approved the design and development of a four-acre plot of land just south of Liberty High School. The facility will house several basketball, volleyball and pickleball courts.
Former Hawkeye Kenyon Murray, who is also the father of two former Hawkeyes, Keegan and Kris Murray, presented the proposal the to council. Kenyon Murray operates Murray Elite Basketball, a namesake camp that was formerly the Iowa Barnstormers, noting that the organization will call the facility home. [Press Citizen]
St. Cloud voters have approved two separate multi-million-dollar projects in the school district.
A $50 million upgrade to Apollo High School passed by a vote of 4,017 to 2,446. Those upgrades include the addition of a secure entrance to the building, as well as a combined gym and storm shelter, as well as improving educational spaces.
Voters also agreed to another $15 million to build a new multi-purpose athletic facility, which passed by a vote of 3,503 to 2,945. The facility will include a full-size turf field and walking track, which will be available year-round for both students and community members.
The owner of a $250,000 home in the district can expect to pay another $40 per year in property taxes. [ABC5]
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