Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels will hold a press conference on Wednesday, September 19th at 1:30 pm in the Conference Room at Veterans Memorial Stadium to introduce their new MLB affiliate.

Gary Keoppel, Kernels Board President and Doug Nelson, Kernels GM, will be on hand to answer any questions. A representative from the Kernels new MLB affiliate will be available to the media.

The press conference is open to the general public and the conference room will be open 30 minutes prior to press conference for media set-up.

Any questions should be directed to Doug Nelson (dnelson@kernels.com / 896-7614) or Andrew Pantini (apantini@kernels.com / 896-7601).