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The Iowa Barnstormers are an indoor football team. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, they are a member of the Indoor Football League.

Barnstormers Add Another DB

October 15, 2025 - DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers have signed defensive back Isaiah Smith to the 2026 roster, Head Coach Andre Coles announced today. Smith (6-0, 190, Campbellsville University) joins the Iowa Barnstormers for his first season with the team. Collegiately, Smith had a brief stint at Campbellsville University as a freshman. Smith continued to pursue his dreams of playing professionally, landing an opportunity in the Indoor Football League (IFL) with the Tulsa Oilers last season, appearing in two games with the squad includ... Full Story

Barnstormers Sign Standout Defensive End

October 14, 2025 - DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers have signed defensive lineman Everitt Cunningham to the 2026 roster, Head Coach Andre Coles announced today. Cunningham (6-3, 250, Memphis) joins the Iowa Barnstormers for his first season in the Indoor Football League (IFL). Last season, Cunningham gained indoor experience as a member of the Idaho Horseman of the NAL. Collegiately, Cunningham began his career at East Mississippi Community College. In two seasons with the Lions, Cunningham collected 88 total tackles, 28.5 tackles for ... Full Story

Barnstormers Add Dynamic DB

October 13, 2025 - DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers have signed defensive back Trevon Pope to the 2026 roster, Head Coach Andre Coles announced today. Pope (6-2, 185, Kentucky State) joins the Iowa Barnstormers for his rookie Indoor Football League (IFL) season. Collegiately, Pope spent four years at Kentucky State University where he appeared in 41 games with the Thorobreads collecting 164 total tackles, five interceptions, six tackles for loss, and one forced fumble. "Trevon represents the kind of defensive back we are recruiting for... Full Story

Barnstormers Add Running Back

October 13, 2025 - DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers have signed running back Nasjzae Bryant-Lelei to the 2026 roster, Head Coach Andre Coles announced today. Bryant-Lelei (5-10, 210, University of Hawaii) joins the Iowa Barnstormers for his rookie season in the Indoor Football League (IFL). Collegiately, Bryant-Lelei began his career at Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina. After a standout freshman season, Bryant-Lelei earned Special Teams Player of the Year in 2018. His 2019 season ended early due to an injury with his 2020 seas... Full Story

• Barnstormers Add Another DB - October 15, 2025
  
• Barnstormers Sign Standout Defensive End - October 14, 2025
  
• Barnstormers Add Dynamic DB - October 13, 2025
  
• Barnstormers Add Running Back - October 13, 2025
  
• Jarid Johnson Returns to Barnstormers - October 8, 2025
  
• Barnstormers Add to Receiver Corps - October 7, 2025
  
• Barnstormers Sign Physical Running Back - October 6, 2025
  
• Harvey Returns to Barnstormers - October 1, 2025
  
• Barnstormers Host Closet Clean Out - October 1, 2025
  
• Barnstormers Ink Quarterback - October 1, 2025
  
• Barnstormers Sign Physical Linebacker - September 24, 2025
  
• Barnstormers Sign Defensive Back - September 23, 2025
  
• Barnstormers Name Jack Traxtle as Offensive Assistant - September 22, 2025
  
• Barnstormers Announce Coordinators for 2026 Season - September 21, 2025
  
• Johnson Returns to Barnstormers - September 19, 2025
  
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Wide receiver Brady Roland with the Iowa Barnstormers
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League: Indoor Football League
Home: Des Moines, Iowa
Class: Indoor
Website: Iowa Barnstormers site
Schedule: Full Iowa Barnstormers Schedule

Fri., Jul 25	L	Iowa 40 at Fishers 81	Final
Sat., Jul 19	L	Quad City 52 at Iowa 45	Final
Sat., Jul 12	L	Fishers 58 at Iowa 50	Final
Thu., Jul 3	L	Iowa 31 at Massachusetts 54	Final
Sat., Jun 28	L	Jacksonville 58 at Iowa 40	Final
Sat., Jun 21	L	Iowa 46 at Vegas 82	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Iowa Barnstormers:

• Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) - Des Moines, Iowa
  
• Iowa Cubs (IL) - Des Moines, Iowa
  
• Iowa Wild (AHL) - Des Moines, Iowa
  
• Iowa Wolves (G League) - Des Moines, Iowa
  
• Pro Iowa (USL) - Des Moines, Iowa
  

• Barnstormers introduce new head coach Andre Coles - IFL NewsBreak - Des Moines (September 4)
  
• VIDEO: Iowa Barnstormers at Fishers Freight - IFL YouTube (July 28)
  
• Steamwheelers lock up home playoff game with win in Des Moines - IFL Quad City Times (July 20)
  
• VIDEO: Iowa Barnstormers at Massachusetts Pirates - IFL YouTube (July 8)
  
• Massachusetts Pirates blow out Iowa Barnstormers in Lowell, 54-31 - IFL Lowell Sun (July 4)
  
• Local roundup: Boys volleyball will lead off The Sun's spring all-star teams - IFL Lowell Sun (July 4)
  
• VIDEO: Iowa Barnstormers at Vegas Knight Hawks - IFL YouTube (June 23)
  
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