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Council OKs $2,000 tourism grant for Jr. Panthers 3-on-3 tournament
Summary
The council approved a $2,000 tourism grant for Jr. Panthers Athletics to host a 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament on April 13, 2025; organizers said the group is new and hopes to coordinate with local youth sports programs.
The Jerseyville City Council approved a $2,000 tourism grant to Jr. Panthers Athletics to support a 3-on-3 basketball tournament scheduled for April 13, 2025.
Steve Goetten, representing the organization at the meeting, described Jr. Panthers Athletics as a new group organizing sporting events for riders from first grade through middle school. He told the council the group is not affiliated with Jersey Community Unit School District #100, Junior Panther football, or the City league but hopes to work with those programs. The motion to award the grant was made by Commissioner Anthony Steckel, seconded by Commissioner Zachary Crawford, and passed unanimously.
The minutes record the tournament date and the grant amount; they do not include the event’s projected attendance or anticipated economic impact. Organizers or the city’s tourism office can provide more details on event logistics and how the grant will be used.
