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A colossal 65-foot sculpture, “The Heart of the Game,” once a fan favorite at the FIFA Fan Festival and previously displayed at the National WWI Museum, may soon find a permanent home at the future Kansas City Royals ballpark—scheduled to open in 2030. Part of a 12-page community impact agreement between the Royals and city officials, the plan calls for integrating the heart—or a similar-sized, styled piece—into stadium grounds or nearby parks, with all relocation costs counting toward the team’s $14 million commitment. Flexibility remains: alternatives can be discussed if needed. This move coincides with city council’s approval of a $600 million funding package for the ballpark and team offices, drawn from economic activity taxes, sales tax, restaurant fees, parking revenue, and tax increment financing. Crucially, the Royals won’t repay bonds—but the city’s credit rating hinges on annual bond payment approvals, making this a major financial and cultural milestone for Crown Center.

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