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IN HONOR OF KEN LOCKE . CLASS OF 1965
What is now known as Ken Locke Stadium was originally named the Knoxville Works Progress Administration (WPA) Pool and Athletic Field District. It was constructed of stone with a rustic medieval touch. The oldest structure of the stadium is the city water tower that was constructed in 1922. At that time, the city reservoir by the tower was used for swimming, skating, and ice for the local icehouse. In the late 1930s, the site was selected for two WPA projects to benefit the citizens of Knoxville and ensure a safe water supply and sanitary conditions. The reservoir was drained, and the construction of a concrete swimming pool and brick bath house was completed in 1938. The construction of the athletic field within the basin of the drained reservoir was finally completed in 1939. The first football game was held in 1939.
The water tower was painted black and gold, featuring the Knoxville Panthers school logo. The stadium was renamed Ken Locke Stadium in 1965 after Ken’s untimely death from head injuries he received during a football game. After construction of the community recreation center in 1988, the title to the stadium and pool owned by the City of Knoxville was transferred to the Knoxville School District for a fee of $30,000.
Several repair projects have taken place over the years at the stadium, but the historical preservation of the stadium was not maintained. By 2005, major repairs to the stadium were required, but the school district was unable to fund repairs and the preservation of the historical facility. The Save Our Stadium (SOS) Committee, under the umbrella of the Knoxville Alumni Association, was organized to help financially support and assist in the completion of this major project. The landmark is now recognized by the State of Iowa Historical Society and is listed on the National Historic Registry.
In the fall of 2024, Knoxville Alumni Association purchased Ken Locke Stadium from the Knoxville Community School District. A priority plan has been developed to make additions and improvements to preserve the stadium in five stages. Stages may be completed sooner with successful fundraising efforts. SOS has invested over $1,000,000 in repairs prior to the 2007 football season.
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