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Soccer is the sport of choice
for most Latinos and while there are over twelve public softball
fields in Marshalltown, there are no public soccer fields. Latinos
en Acción de CCI members decided to do something about it.
In an August meeting with city and school
officials, members illustrated the need for additional soccer fields
in Marshalltown. Members told officials that public fields would
provide a recreational outlet for the entire community, both Anglo
and Latino. They also shared some of the economic contributions
the Latino community makes each year in Marshalltown – more
that $30 million in taxes and consumer spending.
As a result, school officials agreed to donate space for two public
soccer fields and members also received a commitment from city officials
to build 4 additional soccer fields by the summer of 2007.
Members continue to meet to plan for the
soccer fields and are working to develope a Latino led soccer league
in Marshalltown.
updated 1/5/06
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