Earle Bruce was enjoying retirement from coaching in Florida. He was playing golf nearly everyday when a phone call from Jim Foster prompted Bruce to grab his clipboard and head to Des Moines. He was introduced, today as the new head coach of the struggling Iowa Barnstormers. He says it was time to … [Read more...]
Barnstormers’ fate remains up in the air
The Iowa Barnstormers may have played their last game in Des Moines. Majority owner Jim Foster has projected losses from this season at one million dollars and he has notified the Arena League office that he is considering the possibility of selling the team. Iowa lost to Nashville 63-56 in the … [Read more...]
Barnstormers knocked out of playoffs, team’s future in Des Moines is uncertain
The Iowa Barnstormers saw their season come to an end with a 63-56 loss to Nashville Sunday in the quarterfinal round of the Arena Football League playoffs. Iowa turned the ball over on its final three possessions. The first came with just over eight minutes to go when Barnstormer coach John Gregory … [Read more...]
Wacky bounce busts Barnstormers
A couple of bad bounces were a factor as the Iowa Barnstormers dropped their regular season finale 58-50 to Arizona Saturday night in Arena Football League action. Leading 37-36 in the fourth, the Barnstormers saw the Rattlers recover two consecutive kickoffs after strange bounces off the net and … [Read more...]
Barnstormers look to finish regular season strong
The Iowa Barnstormers close out the regular season tomorrow night at home against the Arizona Rattlers. Iowa coach John Gregory says it would be a great win after a tough schedule.With a victory the Barnstormers would finish the regular season 10-4 after struggling out of the gate.By winning the … [Read more...]
Barnstormers want to pack the fans to the rafters in season finale at the Barn
Iowa Barnstormer officials are hoping for a sellout for Saturday night's regular season finale against the Arizona Rattlers. Michelle Mickelson, the Barnstormer's ticket manager, says they have 2,000 tickets remaining.The Barnstormers play their first playoff game at home in a little more than two … [Read more...]
Barnstormers squeak out win
The Iowa Barnstormers improved to 9-4 on the season with a 77-76 win over the Albany Firebirds on Saturday night. Aaron Garcia fired nine touchdown passes in the game and with 86 on the season has established a new league record. Iowa coach John Gregory said Garcia had a terrific game.Gregory says … [Read more...]
Barnstormers face the defending AFL Champions
The Iowa Barnstormers face defending Arena League champion Albany tomorrow night in Des Moines. The Barnstormers wrapped up the Central Division title with their win last week, and Coach John Gregory says they're now working on their bettering their post season position.Gregory says the "home turf" … [Read more...]
Iowa Storms to division title
The Iowa Barnstormers won their second straight Central Division title Saturday with an easy 52-19 win over Grand Rapids. The Barnstormers held the Rampage scoreless until 46 seconds remained in the first half. Coach John Gregory says his team came out ready to take the division title. He says you … [Read more...]
Barnstormers finally return to the Barn
The Iowa Barnstormers host the Grand Rapids rampage Saturday night in Arena Football League action and with a victory can lock up a second straight Central Division title. Grand Rapids needs a win to pull within a game with two games remaining and Iowa quarterback Aaron Garcia expects a heated … [Read more...]