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UNI athletics: UNI officially announces new turf for UNI-Dome

CEDAR FALLS -- The UNI-Dome will have a different look this fall with the installation of a new artificial turf surface by AstroTurf that will feature a custom-made field design for the UNI Panthers.

The bid was awarded to AstroTurf for the project on Feb. 20. The installation process for the AstroTurf Conversion Panel System will begin May 11, 2017 with a completion date slated for mid-July. The surface will be made of PureGrass with Armacell pad. The surface measures over 77,000 square feet and will come in 26 rollable panels and will be secured by a Velcro® system.