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Two Farmer Appreciation Nights Coming to Iowa Hockey Games in 2026

Iowa’s farmers play a vital role in feeding our communities and protecting our natural resources, and in 2026, we’re excited to honor them with two special Farmer Appreciation Nights at hockey arenas across the state.

IAWA is proud to partner with two USHL teams, the Des Moines Buccaneers and the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders, to host family-friendly, community-driven nights celebrating Iowa agriculture and conservation leadership.

Both events are free with an RSVP, thanks to generous support from our sponsorship partners, and both feature a unique highlight: each team will take the ice in farmer-themed jerseys, which will be auctioned off live after the game. Proceeds will directly support IAWA’s mission to increase the pace and scale of farmer-led conservation across Iowa.

Each event has its own RSVP link, so be sure to register separately for the game you plan to attend.

Farmer Appreciation Night with the Des Moines Buccaneers

Presented by IAWA, Holganix, and Versova

This marks the second annual Farmer Appreciation Night with the Des Moines Buccaneers, and we’re thrilled to bring this celebration back to central Iowa.

Date:
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Puck-drop: 6:30 PM

Location:
MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
6500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Tickets:
Complimentary, courtesy of IAWA, Holganix, and Versova
RSVP here:
Des Moines Hockey Form

Tickets will be emailed the week of the game. RSVP required while supplies last.

Farmer Appreciation Night with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Presented by IAWA and Linn Co-op

We’re excited to expand this celebration to eastern Iowa with our first-ever Farmer Appreciation Night in Cedar Rapids.

Date:
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Puck-drop: 7:00 PM

Location:
ImOn Ice Arena
1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Tickets:
Complimentary, courtesy of IAWA and Linn Co-op
RSVP here:
Cedar Rapids Hockey Form

Tickets will be emailed the week of the game. RSVP required while supplies last.

Why These Events Matter

Farmer Appreciation Nights are about recognizing the people who drive Iowa agriculture forward and work hard to protect our soil and water for future generations.

Proceeds from both jersey auctions help support farmer-led conservation practices across Iowa, including:

These projects improve water quality, strengthen farm resilience, and keep working lands productive.