The first newspaper in Des Moines, the Iowa Star, was founded in 1849.

In 1969 the team was moved to become the Iowa Stars (1969-70) in Waterloo, Iowa.

Brian was then assigned to Stars affiliate, the Iowa Stars for the season.

The team became dormant following the 2000-01 season, until it was resurrected in 2005 as the Iowa Stars.

In 2007-08, Neal played with Dallas' minor league affiliate, the Iowa Stars.

Omaha was upset in the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs by the Iowa Stars, however, losing four games to two.

He scored his first professional goal and had three points on October 13 against the Iowa Stars in just his second pro contest.

Smith joined the Iowa Stars for their inaugural season in 2005-2006.

For the 2005-2006 season, Belle turned pro and joined the Stars minor league affiliate, the Iowa Stars.

He remained with the Iowa Stars as an assistant coach before leaving in 2008.