Official Developmental Team of the Sioux City Bandits! Semi-Professional based out of the northwest Iowa area.
Established in 2023 and based in Sioux County, Iowa, the Lightning provide a great home to continue your football career and develop the skills it takes to get to the next level!🌩️
08/10/2026
Ready to make HI27ORY?
The Northwest Iowa Lightning are now open to recruiting for the 2027 season!
Looking for a brotherhood or a stepping stone to move on? We have a place for you. We have advanced multiple players to places ranging from UFL tryouts to JUCO colleges.
Reach out to the team page or any Lightning representatives to learn more about the recruitment process!
08/08/2026
Congratulations to our end of year award winners!
Jesse Hastings - Team & Offensive MVP
Adam Brown - Defensive MVP
Derrick Wood - Special Teams MVP
Zac Woods - Hog of the Year award
(Presented to most valuable lineman)
Cam Borgmann - Rookie of the year
(Presented to most valuable first year player)
Brevin Brands - Glue Guy award
(Presented to the player that keeps the team together and lifts teammates up)
Dylan Brands - Iron Man award
(Presented to the player that comes to every game and gives his all for the team)
Cole Pritchett - Most Improved
(Presented to the player that greatly improved his skill within the game of football and life)
Blaike Bonestroo - Unsung Hero
(Presented to the player that was not always on the stat sheet but made a great impact)
Nate Fischer - Jay Munney Award
(Presented to the player that embodied true sportsmanship and giving it their 100% every snap)
08/08/2026
HBD, Kyle!
Northwest Iowa Strong! Thankful for our hometown heroes like ᴀɴᴅʀᴇᴡ ᴠᴀɴ ɢɪɴᴋᴇʟ, and all of those who put in work behind the scenes! Truly a blessing to be in such a special place.💪🏼
08/02/2026
Congratulations to our guy, Keavian Hayes! He Has taken the next step to sign with the North Carolina Lightning of the NJCP. This is a new and exciting level of JUCO football, where he has the opportunity to earn scholarships and gain national exposure!
07/28/2026
HBD, Blaike! (Congrats on the engagement as well💪🏻)
07/27/2026
HBD, Cole!
07/27/2026
Congratulations to Devonrick! He has made a huge move and signed with the New York Demolition.
07/26/2026
HBD, Neo!
07/26/2026
Our Lightning men along with their conference pulled out a 24-3 win over the Frontier conference!