Spike and Dig

Multiple heavy equipment rigs ready the dirt that will soon sit beneath one of the largest sports complexes in southwest Missouri. 417 Athletics head Sydni Alexander said concrete work has begun on the new facility. Concrete and rebar work should take 3-4 weeks, depending on weather. Following completion of that phase, construction of the building should begin after delivery of materials the first week of February. (Photo by Ryan Squibb)