Iowa to Implement New Security Measures at Kinnick

University of Iowa campus police officers patrol outside Kinnick Stadium before Iowa's NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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By James Steward

Story Created: Aug 31, 2011 at 4:13 PM CDT

Story Updated: Aug 31, 2011 at 7:38 PM CDT

IOWA CITY, Iowa - New security measures are being undertaken for the 2011 football season at Kinnick Stadium.

Security at the stadium, both during the game and prior to kickoff, will now respond to text alerts. You can send a text message to notify authorities of disorderly conduct or other illegal activity.

Another change this year is that warning tickets will be issued to out-of-control fans, and they may get tossed from the game for unruly behavior.

The measures go into effect this Saturday, with the season opener against Tennessee Tech.

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