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Former Hawkeye and all-arena league performer Tim Dodge will be returning to the Iowa Barnstormers for the 2009 season, the team’s head coach and director of football operations, John Gregory, announced today.
Dodge, who will be competing in his sixth season of arena football, highlights a list...
The Barnstormers Jeff Glas, Tanner Varner and Eric Rothwell competed on Friday, November 21 in the Creating Connections bridge building contest. The 3 Barnstormers were teamed with local students for the contest which was promoting the downtown Principal Riverwalk.
Everything was...
Help support Blank Childrens Hospital and join us for the 25th anniversary of the Festival of Trees and Lights, November 26-30, 2008. This five day event has a long, proud history that will continue to help children and families in central Iowa through the support of Child Life and...
DES MOINES – The locally-owned Iowa Barnstormers today released the team’s 2009 regular season schedule. The team will open on the road March 27 against the expansion Milwaukee Iron before returning to Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Field for an April 4 home opener against Tulsa.
The ‘Stormers,...
DES MOINES - Iowa Barnstormers Head Coach and Director of Football Operations John Gregory today announced the team reached agreement with starting quarterback Joe Brannen for the 2009 season. The Colo, IA native and Coe College standout returns for a second season with the af2's Iowa...
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The off-season for the Iowa Barnstormers may be upon us, however the team continues to have a strong appearance throughout the central Iowa community. Barnstormer players, coaches and staff are readily available for your next community event. Recently, Kicker Jeff Glas attended Oak Park...
Dusty Kain, a 2006 graduate of Simpson, is now the wide receiver for the Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines pro football team. Photo courtesy of The Iowa Barnstormers
Dusty Kain, a 2006 Simpson graduate, works at Scheels sporting goods store, a typical job for someone his...
Iowa Barnstormers Quarterback, Joe Brannen, has been named the 2008 Official Track Master of the Arenacross Series at Wells Fargo Arena on November 7-9.
Brannen will be in attendance on Friday, November 7 to "drop the gate" and say those famous words…"Gentlemen Start Your Engines" kicking...
Attention Barnstormer Nation:
Please remember to order or re-new your season tickets for 2009 by October 15, in order to lock-in 2008 price levels. All that is required to lock in your seats is a 10% deposit. Pricing for this Early-Bird special offer are below:
Turf Seats (Row 1...
DES MOINES – The locally-owned Iowa Barnstormers arena football club today announced the organization has received one of the arena league’s highest honors, the 2008 President’s Award, for best overall franchise operations during the 2008 season.
In announcing his selection of the...
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The Tennessee Valley Vipers defeated the Spokane Shock, 56-55, in overtime to claim the 2008 ArenaCup Championship in front of a record-crowd of 10,662 at Spokane Arena in Spokane Wash. This is the Vipers first-ever ArenaCup title in eight af2 seasons.
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The 2008 ArenaCup, the championship game of arenafootball2 (af2), will be televised nationally on the Comcast SportsNet family of networks for the third year in a row, it was announced today. The ArenaCup will be played this Monday, August 25 at 7:00 PM PT (10:00 ET) at Spokane Arena in Spokane,...
Iowa Barnstormers standout offensive lineman Michael Dansby was named to the All af2 second team last week. Dansby, the only Iowa Barnstormer voted to the team started 15 games for Iowa at OL/TE. The second year pro not only was an excellent pass blocker, but also caught...
DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers (6-10) finished out the 2008 regular season in front of a record setting crowd of 10,512 at Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield field Saturday night against the defending ArenaCup Champions the Talons (12-4). The crowd came out in force to show their support even...
Don't miss the Barnstormers first-ever Quarterback Challenge at half-time of Saturday night's final home game. The challenge will feature Keith Murphy and Andy Fales from WHO-13 vs. Andy Garman from KCCI-8 and John Walters from ABC-5. 95 KGGO's Heather Burnside will be the guest referee...
At Saturday night’s final home game, the Barnstormers will be holding a silent auction for the complete set of game-worn home jerseys from the 2008 season. The silent auction will take place beginning at 6:00pm on the Arena Concourse behind sections 104 and 105 and continue throughout...
DES MOINES – The locally-owned Iowa Barnstormers today announced an aggressive promotions plan to “Fill the Well” for the July 26 season home finale against the defending af2 Arena Cup champion Tulsa Talons as Iowa goes for its third straight win and a potential playoff berth.
“We know that...
The Iowa Barnstormers used a total team effort to knock off the Midwest Division leading Lexington Horsemen by a score of 54-44, Saturday night at Rupp Arena in downtown Lexington, KY. The Barnstormers started strong as kicker Jeff Glas' opening kickoff bounced off...
Iowa Barnstormers vs. Lexington Horsemen
Saturday July 19th 2008
Kick Off: 7:30 pm
Where: Rupp Arena
Lexington, Kentucky
2008 Record: 5-9 (4-3 Home, 1-6 Road) – Streak: Won 1 – Fifth Place, Midwest...
Barnstormers Hit the Road, Keep Slim Playoff Hopes Alive with Win
‘Stormers also seek to avenge home opener loss in Lexington
DES MOINES – The Iowa Barnstormers (5-9) travel to the Bluegrass State for a Saturday, July 19 match-up with Midwest Division co-leaders Lexington...
WHO All boys and girls ages 8 to 17 wanting to learn the fundamentals of the game of football taught by the players and coaches of the Iowa Barnstormers Arena Football Club.
WHAT On Friday, July 25, the participants will learn basic football techniques...
DES MOINES - The Barnstormers came out firing Saturday Night, scoring a season high 76 points as they exacted their revenge upon their in-state division rivals the Quad City Steamwheelers 76-53.
With the victory comes the return of the Pilot Prop and Wheel...
Come join the Iowa Barnstormers for a FREE Bar-B-Que Friday July 25th from 11am-1pm at Cell City Sprint Store in Altoona, located 1 block east of Wal-Mart .
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Iowa Barnstormers vs. Quad City Steamwheelers
Saturday July 12th 2008
Kick Off: 7:05 pm
Where: Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Field at Wells Fargo Arena
2008 Record: 4-9 (3-3 Home, 1-6 Road) – Streak: Lost 1 – Tied for Fourth Place, Midwest Division, American Conference...
While much of the league was sitting around relaxing this holiday weekend, Iowa Barnstormers head coach John Gregory was busy being inducted into the Webster City Athletic Hall of Fame. The Class of 1957 graduate competed in Football, Basketball Track and Baseball, earning 11 letters. He...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Arkansas Twisters spoiled Coach John Gregory’s return to Little Rock as the host Twisters outlasted Gregory’s visiting Iowa Barnstormers, 55-46, at Alltel Arena.
The Twisters’ sixth straight win takes them to 9-4 on the season, while the non-conference loss drops the...
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DES MOINES – Iowa Barnstormers Head Coach and Director of Football Operations John Gregory today released the following statement regarding LB/DE Jason Berryman’s indefinite suspension, for violation of team rules, from the Iowa Barnstormers’ 20-man active roster.
“We gave Jason every...
Iowa Barnstormers vs. Arkansas Twisters
Saturday June 28th 2008
Kick Off: 7:00 pm
Where: Alltel Arena
Little Rock, Arkansas
2008 Record: 4-8 (3-3 Home, 1-5 Road) – Streak: Won 1 – Tied for...
Who: All girls ages 5-17 interested in dance and cheerleading who would like to learn a dance routine choreographed by the Storm Chasers Dance Team.
What: On Saturday July 12th from 10:00am-12:00pm, the participants will learn a routine choreographed and taught by the Storm Chasers,...
The locally-owned Iowa Barnstormers today announced, in partnership with Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, that one lucky Barnstormers fan will win the opportunity to be the Barnstormers Honorary Team Captain and throw the opening coin toss at midfield to start the Barnstormers’ June 21 game...
DES MOINES – The schedule does not get any easier as the Iowa Barnstormers (3-7) look for a return to the win column after a disappointing home loss last Saturday against Midwest Division leader Green Bay, as the ‘Stormers now hit the road for Tulsa, where they square off...
The Barnstormers will be giving away Storm Chaser Posters at their next home game, June 21st against Peoria. The posters will be FREE to the first 5,000 fans in attendance, courtesy of TS Construction. Following the game, all fans are invited onto Wellmark Feld to get their posters signed by...
DES MOINES- It was the tale of two halves as the Iowa Barnstormers could do nothing wrong in coasting to a two touchdown halftime lead before watching it slip away as the Green Bay Blizzard's league leading defense was the difference in a 46-40 victory before 8,234 fans at Wellmark Blue Cross Blue...
DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers (3-6) hope their high-flying offense continues its hot hand as the Green Bay Blizzard (6-3) and their af2 leading defense invade Des Moines Saturday for a Midwest Division battle.Kickoff is scheduled at 7:05 pm CST at Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Field at Wells...
The Barnstormers have announced great give-aways for each of their next two home games. On Saturday, June 7 when the Barnstormers host the Green Bay Blizzard, the first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a FREE noisemaker courtesy of Competitive Edge. Then on June 21st when the...
Despite a season-high eight touchdown passes from QB Joe Brannen, the Barnstormers could not keep pace with the high-powered Quad City offense led by J.J. Raterink and his nine touchdown passes as the Steamwheelers held on for a 67-64 victory before 9,212 fans at Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield...
The Legendary Iowa Barnstormers Tailgate location CHANGE!
Due to a previously scheduled event at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, the location for the Barnstormers Tailgate party has been relocated to the parking lot of the Iowa Hall of Pride, located south of Vets Auditorium. Join...
The Iowa Barnstormers (3-5) return home to Des Moines Saturday looking to put their recent road woes behind them and end their two-game skid against Midwest Division rival Quad City Steamwheelers (3-5).
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:05pm (CST) Saturday, May 31 at Wellmark Blue Cross Blue...
The Iowa Barnstormers of arenafootball2 are proud to announce today the establishment of their brand new fan relations program. Titled “Keep It Loud, Make Us Proud”, the program is designed to give Barnstormers fans a guide to the team’s off-field initiatives and policies.
As part of...
The Stadium, an athletic apparel store featuring collegiate and professional and golf wear, will host Iowa Barnstormers Defensive Back Tanner Varner and Wide Receiver/Linebacker Jack Walker Jr. on May 29 for a free lunchtime autograph session. The event will take place from 11 AM to 1 PM at The...
Lineups are not etched in stone. Neither are leads in the af2.The Iowa Barnstormers caught a lineup card mistake by Peoria that cost the Pirates their best offensive lineman Saturday.Iowa then rolled to a 10-point lead, but the Pirates regrouped for four defensive stops in the second half and...
DES MOINES - What was old is new again as the Iowa Barnstormers travel to Peoria Saturday in search of a .500 season record against a fellow Midwest Division rival and newly revived af2 franchise, the Peoria Pirates.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm (CST) Saturday, May 24, at Carver Areana...
Oklahoma City, Okla. - The Iowa Barnstormers picked the wrong weekend to invade Oklahoma City for their first meeting with the Yard Dawgz.The Oklahoma City club played nothing like a team that had lost five in a row, defeating Iowa 62-56 Saturday night.
Iowa came back on numerous occasions from...
The Iowa Barnstormers two-game road trip begins with a battle against the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz on Saturday night at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, OK. Iowa (3-3) enters the game fresh off a 48-39 victory last Saturday over Louisville, while Oklahoma City (1-5) are losers of 5...
The Iowa Barnstormers (2-3) look to avenge their season-opening loss to the Louisville Fire (4-2) tonight in a Midwest division matchup at Wellmark Field in Des Moines. The Barnstormers lost their first game against the Fire on March 29 by a score of 58-28, but the 'Stormers have hit their...
A raucous crowd of 8,712 screaming fans saw the Iowa Barnstormers exact revenge for an opening week defeat as they jumped out to an early lead and never let go in defeating co-Midwest Division leader Louisville Fire 48-39.
The Barnstormers evened their record at 3-3, while the Fire dropped...
Kick-off your Barnstormers tailgate party a day early this Friday afternoon at 12:00 pm with our first ever BBQ with the Barnstormers! Come meet the entire Barnstormers team at Cell City, located at 521 East 14th Street in Des Moines (one block south of I-235). Free...
The Iowa Barnstormers two-game winning streak came to an end Friday night at the hands of the Green Bay Blizzard , by a score of 41-18 at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Iowa falls to 2-3 on the season, while Green Bay improves to 4-2.
The teams traded possesions througout a...
Dodge to Reprise Ironman Role, Returns to Defensive Backfield
DES MOINES – When the Barnstormers defense takes the field this Friday in Green Bay, there will be a new, but familiar, face in the team’s secondary. Arena football veteran, Tim Dodge, will start at defensive back in...
DES MOINES – The red-hot Iowa Barnstormers (2-2) take a two-game win streak on the road Friday to Green Bay in search of a share of the Midwest Division lead against the Green Bay Blizzard (3-2).
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (Iowa time) Friday, May 2, at U.S. Cellular Field at the...
‘Stormers Light up Stockton, 47-24
DES MOINES -- A rocking and jam-packed crowd of 10,454 at Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Field saw the Iowa Barnstormers even their record to 2-2 with a dominating 47-24 win over non-division...
DES MOINES – The Iowa Barnstormers (1-2) return to Des Moines this Saturday looking to maintain momentum following the team’s big road win last weekend over then-division leader Quad City as the visiting Stockton Lightning (1-3) travel to central Iowa for a non-division matchup with the ‘Stormers.
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Rain or Shine, the Tailgate’s On!
Arena Footballs’ best tailgate party returns this Saturday at 4:00pm in the North Parking lot of Veterans Auditorium. The party will feature live music from classic rockers Rude Mood, along with food and beverage specials...
After seven years, the Iowa Barnstormers are in the win column again.The Barnstormers, resurrected after being disbanded in 2001, scored their first win of the arenafootball2 season with a 53-38 victory against the Quad City Steamwheelers before a crowd of 5,238 at the i Wireless Center."I'm just...
Join Boston’s restaurant and sports bar in Clive every Monday for Barnstormers Family night. Come out every Monday night at 6:30 for great family fun. Meet the players, win great prizes and have fun with fellow Barnstormer fans. Boston’s Gourmet Pizza on University in Clive between...
The Barnstormers in cooperation with AM 1700 the Champ would like to announce that Rookies Sports Bar and Grill in Ankeny will be the home of the John Gregory Radio show every Tuesday night from 6:00-7:00pm throughout the 2008 season. The show will be hosted by the radio voice of the...
Barnstormers Drop Heartbreaker
The Iowa Barnstormers dropped a heartbreaking 43-41 decision to the Lexington Horsemen Monday Night in their inaugural game on Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Field at the Wells Fargo Arena in downtown Des Moines. The Barnstormers fall to 0-2 on the young...
The locally-owned Iowa Barnstormers today announced the arena football team has joined with a pillar of the Des Moines business community in a multi-year agreement to rename Barnstormers Field Turf as Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Field as the team prepares for Monday’s return of arena...
Former Iowa Hawkeye Tim Dodge has agreed to a contract with the Iowa Barnstormers, marking his return to Arena football after missing two seasons.The 29-year-old Britt, Ia., native, is the first former Hawkeye football player to sign with the arenafootball2 Barnstormers, who begin play this season...
Barnstormers Unveil New Website
Locally-owned arena football team also announces strong season ticket sales
DES MOINES – The locally-owned Iowa Barnstormers...
Des Moines, IA - The Iowa Barnstormers will open their 2008 arenafootball2 home schedule with a special Monday night contest at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, the team announced Wednesday.The af2 game will feature the Barnstormers hosting division rival Lexington on April 14. Most af2...
Ex-NFL All-Pro Smith & Ex-Barnstormer James Highlight Staff
DES MOINES -- Iowa Barnstormers President Jeff Lamberti today announced that an experienced and familiar group of coaches will be assisting Head Coach John Gregory when the arena football Barnstormers take the field next...
Barnstormers are one-third toward their goal for ticketsBY TOM WITOSKY • REGISTER STAFF WRITER • DECEMBER 13, 2007
Iowa Barnstormers officials said they've sold more than one-third of their season-ticket goal in the first month, and interest remains high for the return of arena football to Des...
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