The bigger the crowd for the Iowa Barnstormers' game against Grand Rapids on Saturday night, the more money for Special Olympics Iowa. The Arena Football League team will donate part of the proceeds from every ticket sold above the season average to the Special Olympics.Rich Fellingham, President of … [Read more...]

Former Northern Iowa center Brad Meester says he is enjoying a little time away from football before heading to training camp with the N-F-L's Jacksonville Jaguars. Meester was a second round pick of the Jaguars and has already gone through several mini-camps.Meester says he learned quickly the pro … [Read more...]

The Iowa Barnstormers play their final road game of the regular season tonight when they visit the Nashville Kats in Arena Football League action. After separating his left shoulder in last week's loss at Oklahoma, Barnstormer quarterback Aaron Garcia is expected to start the game.Iowa coach John … [Read more...]

Iowa Barnstormer quarterback Aaron Garcia returned to practice on Tuesday, just three days after suffering a separated shoulder in a loss at Oklahoma. Garcia plans on playing Friday when the Barnstormers visit Nashville. He says they're fighting to get into the playoffs, so he'll have to play with … [Read more...]

Iowa Barnstormer coach John Gregory says despite a five game winning streak, he feels the time is right for an off week for his club. The Barnstormers improved to 6-3 with a victory over Houston on Thursday night and return to action June 24th at Oklahoma.Eddie Brown returned from an injury and … [Read more...]

Iowa Barnstormers officials say nearly three-thousand tickets remain for tomorrow night's Arena Football League game against Houston. The game will be televised by T-N-N and ticket manager Michelle Mickelson says while that is good for the franchise, it also can make it tougher to fill seats as some … [Read more...]

The number of indoor football teams in the state will be increasing next year. Officials with the Indoor Football League say they will place a franchise in Cedar Rapids beginning next year that will play in the Five Seasons Center. League Vice President Greg Griffith says they have also looked at … [Read more...]

The Iowa Barnstormers return to Arena Football League action tomorrow night at Milwaukee. The Barnstormers have won three straight games after opening the season one-and-three and now only trail Grand Rapids by a game in the Central Division standings. Receiver/defensive back Carlos James says while … [Read more...]

Iowa Barnstormer receiver Mike Horacek has been named the Arena Football League's co-offensive player of the week. Horacek had six touchdown receptions in last week's victory over Tampa Bay and in the last three games had 16 touchdowns. The Iowa State product took over the spot at offensive … [Read more...]

Just a few years ago, Kurt Warner could walk to Veterans Auditorium and not be recognized. Thursday upon his return he got a police escort. Warner had his jersey retired by the Iowa Barnstormers last night and is trying to adapt to the changes that have come about since being named the N-F-L Most … [Read more...]