Iowa Barnstormers

Arena football team in the new AFL. Tailgaiting in the adjacent parking lot is perhaps just as busy as the game. Bear the name of the team Kurt Warner played for before making it in the NFL.

Address: Casey's Center, 730 3rd Street
Price: $12-40
Website: theiowabarnstormers.com (opens in a new tab)

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