(La Porte, IN) - It looks like Kiwanis Field in La Porte is here to stay.

 

This week, the school board unanimously voted for a resolution that earmarks $50 million in funds to be borrowed for maintaining facilities throughout the district.

 

Among the projects is renovating and restoring Kiwanis Field, where the high school football team has played since the stadium was built over 70-years ago.

 

“They’re going to continue to play football there.  I’m very excited about that,” said School Board President Ryan Seaburg.

 

Kiwanis Field was on the endangered list of the Indiana Landmarks Association because of uncertainty over its future in recent years brought on by its condition.

 

Speculation about a teardown brought threats of a lawsuit due to sentiments in the

community about the facility along with a petition drive to save it.

 

An architect was chosen in February to determine the needs of Kiwanis Field to get a better handle on the cost of renovation.

 

Superintendent Dr. Sandra Wood said further details will be shared at a later time about upcoming projects.