Today, community leaders and supporters gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for the Southeast Iowa Sports Center, a transformative project poised to revolutionize the region’s athletic landscape.

The ceremony, held in Sycamore Park, at the project site, marked the official start of construction on this state-of-the-art facility. Representatives from key financial supporters of the project, including JBS, Ottumwa Legacy Foundation, Wapello County, and the City of Ottumwa were present to make remarks regarding their commitment to the Sports Center.