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Commission approves stadium lease and $50,000 partnership as Fort Scott prepares for Mid‑America Baseball League team

5936323 · March 19, 2025
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Summary

The Fort Scott City Commission approved a five‑year, rent‑free lease for the La Roche Baseball Complex and a $50,000 monetary partnership split between economic development and tourism funds for the incoming Mid‑America Baseball League team.

The Fort Scott City Commission on March 18 approved a five‑year, rent‑free lease for the La Roche Baseball Complex with a Mid‑America Baseball League franchise and authorized a $50,000 monetary partnership to support the team’s first season.

Why it matters: The lease and partnership bind a new semi‑professional team to Fort Scott’s stadium and commit city funds to support operations that city staff say will boost summer tourism, stadium upkeep and concession‑driven local…

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