HISTORY
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
Major League Baseball player and Indianola natives Casey Blake and his wife Abbie initiated the Indianola Community Youth Foundation. ICYF funds efforts that benefit Indianola kids. The Blakes created the foundation as a way to give back to their community and build Indianola’s reputation as a community committed to its youth.
2010 THE FIRST MILLION
The million dollar donation from the Blakes was attached with one condition: That the building renovations started within 24 months. The building will be connected to Indianola Middle School.
The first goal was to match the $1 million donation from Casey and Abbie Blake and provide at least $2 million toward additional Indianola athletic facilities.
2011 THE MILLION DOLLAR MATCH
The million dollar donation from the Blakes was attached with one condition: That the building renovations started within 24 months. The building will be connected to Indianola Middle School.
The first goal was to match the $1 million donation from Casey and Abbie Blake and provide at least $2 million toward additional Indianola athletic facilities.
2012 THE BLAKE FIELDHOUSE
The Blake Fieldhouse was built and opened to the public August 2012.
The Fieldhouse hosts Mat Tribe, Soccer Tribe, Indianola Basketball Association, Indianola Volleyball Club, Music Boosters, FFA, graduation ceremonies for area high schools, Big Band community dance, Warren County job fair, Special Olympics, Honor choir and post prom events.
2014 Partnered with Simpson College
The work-study program at Simpson College begins providing supervision for open gym.
2014 First Annual Fund Drive
Our annual Hall of Fame Campaign allows ICYF to help the youth of Indianola become the best they can be.
Present OUR MISSION
To build on Indianola’s reputation as a community committed to its youth by providing opportunities for kids to develop their personal best, make good choices, model positive behaviors, and build leadership skills.