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Dodge County OKs $20,000 CVB grant for Midland University field lighting over one dissent
Summary
The Board accepted a Fremont & Dodge County CVB advisory recommendation to grant $20,000 to Midland University for Heedum Field lighting replacement to attract larger events; Supervisor Strand dissented citing concern about funding a private institution.
The Dodge County Board of Supervisors voted to provide $20,000 in local Convention and Visitors’ Bureau funds to Midland University to replace lighting at Heedum Field, a measure supporters said will enable evening events and attract larger regional competitions. Molly Paden, executive director of the Fremont & Dodge County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, told the board that recent facility upgrades and improved lighting will make bidding for larger events possible and allow more flexible evening scheduling.
The board accepted the CVB advisory committee’s recommendation with Supervisor Strand recording the lone dissent. Strand said he was apprehensive about awarding funds to what he characterized as a private institution and that most CVB-funded events are community fairs or county events. Paden responded that state guidelines the CVB follows permit funding nonprofit organizations such as Midland University.
The board record does not show a recorded mover or seconder for the action. The motion passed with a single dissent by Supervisor Strand; all other present supervisors approved. The funding was authorized from the CVB advisory recommendation and will be directed to the university for Heedum Field lighting replacement.
The vote completes the advisory committee’s recommendation; the board did not attach conditions in the meeting minutes. No timeline for installation was specified in the record. The board will next meet May 27, 2026.
