2021 Kernels Schedule Released

February 18, 2021 - Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels in conjunction with Major League Baseball have released their 2021 schedule. The Kernels will play in the West Division of the 12-team High-A Central League. The Kernels open the 120-game season at home on Tuesday, May 4th with a six-game series against the Peoria Chiefs. The Kernels will play 60 home games in 2021 between May 4th and September 5th. More information will be available at a later date on single game tickets, theme nights, group out... Full Story

Kernels Sign Player Development License

February 12, 2021 - Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels have signed a 10-year Player Development License with Major League Baseball to continue as a Minnesota Twins affiliate. Scott Wilson, Kernels GM states: "This is an incredibly exciting day for the Kernels. We are very proud to be a part of the Minnesota Twins system and continue to do what we do best-create a best-in-class fan experience, develop big league ballplayers, grow our business, and support our community. Our fans can rest assured that the... Full Story

Kernels Elect Officers to Board of Directors

January 28, 2021 - Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels Board of Directors held its annual election of officers and the club has a new president. This week, Greg Churchill was elected president and will immediately move into this role. Churchill had previously been the teams Vice-President. He replaces Greg Seyfer, who served as team president since 2015. Churchill is a retired executive from Collins Aerospace (former Rockwell Collins). The other officers elected for the 2021 season are Rob Brooks,... Full Story

2021 Kernels Coaching Staff Announced

January 19, 2021 - Cedar Rapids, IA - The Minnesota Twins have released their minor league coaching assignments for 2021. Brian Dinkelman returns as manager at Advanced Single-A Cedar Rapids after a successful 2019 campaign in which the Kernels finished 78-62, captured the Midwest League Western Division second-half title and won a first-round playoff series before falling in the semifinals. "I'm really excited for baseball to be back this season. It will be fun to see faces and people at the ballpark enjoy... Full Story

• 2021 Kernels Coaching Staff Announced - Cedar Rapids Kernels (MWL) January 19
• Kernels Invited to be a Minnesota Twins Affiliate - Cedar Rapids Kernels (MWL) December 9
• Kernels 2020 Season Canceled - Cedar Rapids Kernels (MWL) June 30
• RoughRiders Announce New Goalie Coach - Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) June 30
• Nick Adenhart Scholarships Awarded to two Eastern Iowa High School Graduates - Cedar Rapids Kernels (MWL) June 8
• New Assistant Coach Named - Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) June 4
• RoughRiders Assistant Coach Bobby Goepfert Returns to New York - Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) June 3
• RoughRiders Welcome Director of Player Personnel - Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) May 14
• Former RoughRider Named Hobey Baker Recipient - Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) April 16
• Adenhart Scholarship Deadline Approaches - Cedar Rapids Kernels (MWL) April 1
• Kernels Seeking Nominations for Third Annual Kid Heroes Recognition - Cedar Rapids Kernels (MWL) March 27
• Veterans Memorial Stadium Closes for 4 Weeks - Cedar Rapids Kernels (MWL) March 17
• Veterans Memorial Stadium Closed for 4 Weeks - Cedar Rapids Kernels (MWL) March 17
• 2020 NCAA DIII Baseball Championship Early Bird Tickets on Sale Now - Cedar Rapids Kernels (MWL) March 5
• RoughRiders Goaltender Andrew Pichora Commits to the University of Minnesota - Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) March 4
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following alternative and minor league teams in Cedar Rapids, Iowa:

• Cedar Rapids Kernels (High-A Central)
• Cedar Rapids River Kings (IFL)
• Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)

Other cities near Cedar Rapids, Iowa with alternative or minor league teams:

• Dubuque, Iowa
• Waterloo, Iowa
• Coralville, Iowa

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• Cedar Rapids Kernels announce 120-game schedule for 2021 season - High-A Central Cedar Rapids Gazette (February 18)
• It's official: Cedar Rapids Kernels will remain in affiliated professional baseball - High-A Central Cedar Rapids Gazette (February 13)
• Derecho damage to Cedar Rapids ice arena and ballpark is around $7 million - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (January 27)
• Brian Dinkelman to return to manage Cedar Rapids Kernels in 2021 - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (January 20)
• Sports-wise, it's a great time to be in Iowa - USHL Cedar Rapids Gazette (January 10)
• A year without Cedar Rapids RoughRiders hockey - USHL Cedar Rapids Gazette (January 9)
• Coronavirus ran through many of year's top stories - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (January 1)
• Coronavirus ran through many of year's top stories - USHL Cedar Rapids Gazette (January 1)
• A sporting year to forget - or a year to remember? - USHL Cedar Rapids Gazette (December 24)
• Cedar Rapids Kernels get an invite to remain in affiliated professional baseball - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (December 9)
• Cedar Rapids Kernels are hopeful they'll remain in affiliated professional baseball, and with Minnesota Twins - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette (October 4)
• 30 Cedar Rapids RoughRiders taken Monday in USHL Dispersal Draft - USHL Cedar Rapids Gazette (September 22)
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