The Knoxville Little League will begin play at the State Tournament in Davenport on Saturday, July 23. The team is looking to raise funds to help with the cost of the trip and will hold a fundraiser on Friday, July 22, from 9:00 am-2:00 pm at Knox Nutrition 203 E. Main Street in Knoxville. Knoxville Little League President Rachel Garner spoke with KNIA/KRLS News about the event.

“Knox Nutrition has been nice enough to let us come out on Friday and they are donating a portion of their sales that day to help us with the trip. So come out as the team will be there, wish the boys good luck and help us with our trip.”

The Iowa Little League State Tournament runs from July 23-July 28 with the winner representing Iowa in the Regional tournament.