Dirty work

Work has begun on a $1.2 million project to install artificial turf at the Riverside Park football field in Iola.

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June 10, 2026 - 2:37 PM

Crews remove the top several inches of soil on the Riverside Park football field Wednesday morning. Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register

Construction crews began work Wednesday on the installation of artificial turf at the Riverside Park football field, launching a $1.2 million improvement project approved by the USD 257 Board of Education in March. Double E Construction of Gas was awarded the contract and will excavate the existing field, rebuild the base, install a new turf system, and complete drainage and infrastructure upgrades designed to improve field conditions and long-term maintenance.

Crews remove the top several inches of soil on the Riverside Park football field Wednesday morning.Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register
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