CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED ON THE TRACK AT ANDERSON STADIUM

LINDSBORG, KAN., December 10, 2020 - Last May, Bethany College announced the replacement of the turf and track at the Clyde and Glenn Lindstrom Field at Anderson Stadium.  This was possible due to a generous contribution made by USD 400.  Bethany and USD 400 have shared these facilities for more than thirty years.  Bethany and USD 400 had been in discussion about the turf and track replacement over the past few years, as the surfaces were nearing the end of their recommended lifespan.  While the COVID-19 pandemic threatened the opportunity for the project, a commitment to the safety of all student-athletes, as well as USD 400 capital outlay funds restricted to capital improvement use, allowed the project to move forward.

The turf was replaced before fall athletic seasons began, and the track was tentatively scheduled to be replaced in September.  Due to both COVID-19 and some inclement weather, the track replacement was delayed, but construction began on November 2 and was completed at the end of November.  The track is reddish/salmon colored, and was installed by United Sports Systems.  Additional repairs to the area that were completed in August, include extensive replacement of weathered wood on portions of the Anderson Stadium bleachers. 

Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to educate, develop, and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning, and service. Bethany connects its past, present, and future with distinctive initiatives like the Good Life Scholarship, presenting all local high school graduates with a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to the college. Bethany College is on the Web at www.bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state.