Major League Baseball player Casey Blake and his wife Abbie donated $1 million to the Indianola Community School District in a ceremony Monday.

“As graduates and former athletes of Indianola, we believe in the potential of the youth in our community and want to help provide them with facilities to develop their skills,” said Casey Blake, an 11-year veteran of MLB.

Blake plays third base for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Blakes presented the check to the school district during a school board meeting. The donation was given to stimulate a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program designed to generate funds from the community. The goal is to reach at least $2 million toward additional athletic facilities.

The improvements will be completed in coordination with the planned expansion of the Indianola Middle School. Read the FULL

                                                                                                                                                                                            Blake made his announcement at the School Board on Monday.