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Evansville commissioners praise Dust Bowl turnout, plan officiating training and youth outreach after shooting incidents
Summary
At its June 26 meeting, the Evansville City Commission reviewed this year’s Dust Bowl youth basketball event, discussed officiating and scorekeeping training and partnerships with the University of Evansville, noted two shooting incidents tied to recent community events, and set plans for the Million Father March on Aug. 8, 2025.
Evansville City commissioners on June 26, 2025, reviewed this year’s Dust Bowl youth basketball event, discussed proposals for officiating and scorekeeping training and expanded youth outreach, and noted recent shooting incidents connected to a Dust Bowl event and a nearby house party.
Commissioner Calvert, who led much of the discussion of the Dust Bowl, said the organizers improved marketing and media coverage this year and handled weather disruptions successfully. “I thought it was excellent,” Calvert said, pointing to game footage, week-by-week MVP and defensive-player recognition, and vendor participation as highlights.
The commission discussed proposals to add officiating and scorekeeping as formal elements of next year’s Dust Bowl to provide career and mentoring…
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