HISTORY

The Iowa Eagles were formed in 2007 from the remnants of the former Northwest Iowa Bruisers who disbanded after the 2006 season. Several players and coaches were left to rebuild the team and thus the Eagles were born. Playing their inaugural season as members of the NAFL the Eagles hosted their home games in Manson and competed against teams from Kansas City, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Waterloo, and Sioux Falls.

Throughout 2008 and 2009 the Eagles continued to battle against high caliber teams from around the Midwest. Though struggling through the 2007 & 2008 seasons in several competitive games, success came to the Eagles in 2009. The team posted its first winning season showing great competitive spirit edging out their opponents in some high intensity games. The Eagles finished the season after a loss in the 1st round of the World Football League Playoffs.

The 2010 season brought on numerous ups and downs for the team. Moving from Manson to Fort Dodge, the Eagles began hosting their games in historic Dodger Stadium. Several new recruits brought fresh talent to the squad but an abundance of injuries and league scheduling issues plagued the Eagles preventing the team accomplishing the goals they had set out to. Yet the team waged on and finished the season on the road with 14 players.

2011 marks the 5th season for the Iowa Eagles in North Central Iowa. The season started with the resignation of its coaching staff. After accumulating a record of only 10 - 31 - 1 in the previous four seasons, the Eagles Board of Directors looked to bring new life to the organization. With Head Coach Jeff Miller now at the helm the team built a new staff bringing back Offensive Coordinator Jay Hunt, who helped lead the Eagles to its 5 wins in 2009, Defensive Coordinator Paul McCoy, and veteran player Jeff Hedman taking control of the Special Teams.

Returning a core group of 20 players the team looked to bolster its roster at its tryouts with over 50 potential players in attendance. Coach Miller has brought a 'New Tradition' for the Eagles focusing on commitment and conditioning with his high intensity, structured practices.

As members of the Alliance Football League, which has 58 teams across the country, the Eagles have set their sights on the Championship Game in Atlanta. Standing in the way are the Sioux Division Opponents in Des Moines, Omaha, Seward, and Norfolk.
The Eagles are looking to raise the bar this season and are excited about building their New Tradition.

GO EAGLES!!