Iowa Crush

Iowa Crush
Founded	2004
League	Independent Women's Football League
Team history	Des Moines Courage (2004–2005); Iowa Crush (2006–present)
Based in	Martensdale, Iowa
Stadium	Martensdale-St. Marys Stadium
Colors	Navy blue, sky blue, orange
Owner	Jenifer McIntire
Head coach	Dedric Ward

Last updated November 13, 2025

The Iowa Crush are a women's tackle football in the Independent Women's Football League. Founded in 2004, they train at the Martensdale-St. Marys Stadium, and previously played at the Valley Stadium in West Des Moines, along with the Des Moines Menace and the Valley Tigers.^[1]

Community

They have often taken part in activities for the local community, such as trivia nights, try-outs, community service, schools visits, and parades.^[2] Their primary goal is to promote the idea of women playing in under-represented sports such as American football, by producing a fun and safe environment both on and off the field.^[3]

Coaching

Over the years the team have been coached by multiple eminent American football players, such as Dedric Ward.

Season-By-Season

Season records
Season	W	L	T	Finish	Playoff results
Des Moines Courage (IWFL)
2004	1	3	0	X-Team	–	PS	30	PA	126
2005	2	6	0	X-Team	–	PS	112	PA	228
Iowa Crush (IWFL)
2006	4	4	0	X-Team	–	PS	162	PA	195
2007	2	6	0	4th West Midwest	–	PS	70	PA	246
2008	0	8	0	3rd West Mid-South	–	PS	13	PA	354
2009	0	8	0	23rd Tier II	–	PS	41	PA	276
2010*	3	5	0	5th Tier II West Midwest	–	PS	110	PA	207
2014	3	5	0	4th Midwest	–	PS	–	PA	90
2015	2	6	0	4th Midwest	–	PS	–	PA	206
2016	2	5	0	4th Midwest	–	PS	–	PA	193
2017	1	3	0	3rd Affiliate	–	PS	–	PA	169
2018	0	2	0	7th Central	–	PS	–	PA	38
Totals	20	61	0	–	–	TS	–	PA	2328

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References

↑ "The Iowa Crush | Stadium". The Iowa Crush. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
↑ "The Iowa Crush | Events". The Iowa Crush. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
↑ "The Iowa Crush | Home Page". The Iowa Crush. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
↑ "Independent Woman's Football League". Hosted Sports. Retrieved April 20, 2024.

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[1] "The Iowa Crush | Stadium". The Iowa Crush. Retrieved April 20, 2024.

[2] "The Iowa Crush | Events". The Iowa Crush. Retrieved April 20, 2024.

[3] "The Iowa Crush | Home Page". The Iowa Crush. Retrieved April 20, 2024.

[4] "Independent Woman's Football League". Hosted Sports. Retrieved April 20, 2024.

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