Upper Iowa Gets $7.5 Million Gift for Football Stadium Renovation

By Diane Heldt, Reporter

A $7.5 million gift will fund the renovation of the Upper Iowa football field and stadium (Sourcemedia Group)

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Story Created: May 27, 2011 at 4:31 PM CDT

Story Updated: May 27, 2011 at 4:31 PM CDT

FAYETTE, Iowa – Upper Iowa University has received a $7.5 million gift that will fund a renovation of the football stadium complex at the Fayette campus.

Steve and Diane Harms of Wes Des Moines presented the gift to the university to conclude the silent phase of Upper Iowa’s first-ever comprehensive capital campaign. The 10-year campaign entered its public phase May 25.

The Harms’ gift will completely renovate the football field and stadium by providing an all-weather turf surface and field lighting, significantly increased seating capacity, enhanced sound system, professional grade scoreboard with a large-screen video and a multi-use press box.

Steve Harms earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education at Upper Iowa, where he played football. Diane Harms graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Upper Iowa, where she was a cheerleader. Steve is a member of the board of trustees. He and Diane are serving as two of the three co-chairs of the capital campaign.

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