The Carroll Athletic Association has been selected to receive a $25,000 grant from the Pella Rolscreen Foundation, the charitable arm of Pella Corporation, to support improvements at the historic Merchants Park baseball stadium. The funding will go toward ADA accessibility enhancements, upgraded seating, improved lighting, and updated bleachers, helping to ensure that the stadium remains a welcoming and high-quality facility for players and fans alike. The grant is part of Pella Corporation’s $2 million in grants that were awarded in 2024, which focused on education, housing, and community betterment initiatives. Other grant recipients included Friends of the Community Center in Pella, Hull Bright Start in Sioux Center, and Friends of Mahaska County Conservation.