Auctioned: The Iowa Hall of Pride sports museum

Why it matters: It raised money for a new youth outreach program that helps pay for tickets to state championship events.

• Yes, and: The goal of the auction was less about fundraising and more about giving people and schools with attachments to the items a chance to own them, Cuellar said.

Catch up fast: The museum was operated by IHSAA at the Iowa Events Center since 2005. It showcased state sports history.

• The facility permanently closed in June following sluggish attendance.
• Polk County government officials are reviewing an idea to turn the space into ballrooms.

State of play: The auction items were mostly wall art, graphics and furniture.

• A Lolo Jones stand-up board, Field of Dreams exhibits and a Kurt Warner timeline were among the more than 110 items that were sold.

Of note: Some of the exhibits are now online.