Courtesy: Athletics Communications

Cyclone Tailgate Tour

Courtesy: cyclones.com

Release: 04/15/2013

Every year, Iowa State Athletics gives back to communities along the Tailgate Tour by making visits to local hospitals, schools, community centers, and sometimes unsuspecting fans. We are continuing this trend with our campaign, "Making a difference across Cyclone Nation." We are looking for Cyclone fans who consistently make a positive impact on others in their communities.

Please help us identify these individuals who are ALL IN and deserve special recognition from Cy. Click here to submit your hometown heroes.

The Cyclone Tailgate Tour, a traveling caravan featuring coaches, student-athletes, spirit squads, Cy, interactive games, inflatable attractions for kids, and door prizes makes stops across CyclONE Nation. The events are free and open to all fans and friends of the Cyclones.

“This has been our way for us to get out in the state and say ‘thanks,’” Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard said. “We (the athletics department) get to do what we do because of what Cyclone fans allow us to do. These events continue to be great ‘friendraisers’ and an excellent chance to build up our next generation of Cyclones with young children.”

The Iowa State culture is well represented amount our great coaches and staff. These events offer an opportunity to interact with coaches Paul Rhoads, Bill Fennelly, Fred Hoiberg, Kevin Jackson and Christy Johnson-Lynch along with our Athletics Director, Jamie Pollard and the voice of the Cyclones, John Walters! The atmosphere is great for the young and young at heart as we have interactive games, inflatables, tons of great door prizes, official Iowa State logo apparel by Cy’s Locker Room, affordable concessions, photo ops with Cy and our student-athletes. and an early evening with a drop-in-as-you-please program.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming appearance in your area. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each event.

2013 Cyclone Tailgate Tour

May 13 - Bettendorf, Waterfront Convention Center - 5:30 p.m.
May 14 - Cedar Rapids, NewBo City Market - 5:30 p.m.
May 15 - Waterloo, National Cattle Congress - 5:30 p.m.
May 21 - Omaha, Henry Doorly Zoo - 6 p.m.
May 22 - Okoboji, Arnold's Park Pavilion - 5:30 p.m.
May 23 - Clear Lake, Surf Ballroom - 5:30 p.m.

2013 Mid-day Stops

May 13 - Pella, Bos Landen Golf Club - 12 p.m.
May 14 - Dubuque, Best Western Convention Center - 12 p.m.
May 15 - Iowa Falls, Highland Golf Club - 12 p.m.
May 21 - Carroll, Carroll Golf and Country Club - 12 p.m.
May 22 - Sioux City, Sioux City Convention Center - 12 p.m.
May 23 - Fort Dodge, Fort Dodge Ford Toyota - 12 p.m.

2012 Cyclone Tailgate Tour Multimedia Archive

May 14 - Dubuque, Grand River Center - 5:30 p.m. Recap/Photos | Family Feud
May 15 - Cedar Rapids - Veterans Memorial Stadium - 5:30 p.m. Recap/Photos | Family Feud
May 16 - Waterloo - National Cattle Congress - 5:30 p.m. Recap/Photos | Family Feud
May 22 - Omaha, Henry Doorly Zoo - 6 p.m. Recap/Photos | Family Feud
May 23 - Okoboji, Arnold's Park Pavilion - 5:30 p.m. Recap/Photos | Family Feud |
May 24 - Clear Lake, Surf Ballroom - 5:30 p.m. Recap/Photos | Family Feud

2012 Mid-day Stops

May 14 - Ottumwa, Bridge View Center - 12 p.m.
May 15 - Bettendorf, Isle Casino & Hotel - 12 p.m.
May 16 - Marshalltown, Best Western Regency Inn - 12 p.m.
May 22 - Atlantic, Atlantic Golf & Country Club - 12 p.m.
May 23 - Sioux City, Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center - 12 p.m. | Larry Wentz Visit
May 24 - Humboldt, Rustix Restaurant & Reception - 12 p.m.

2011 Cyclone Tailgate Tour

May 11 - Cedar Rapids, U.S. Cellular Center - 5:30 p.m. | Recap/Video
May 12 - Davenport, River Center - 5:30 p.m. | Recap/Video
May 24 - Waterloo, National Cattle Congress - 5:30 p.m. | Recap/Video
May 25 - Clear Lake, Surf Ballroom - 5:30 p.m. | Recap/Video
June 6 - Okoboji, Arnold's Park Amusement Park - 5:30 p.m. | Recap/Video
June 7 - Omaha, Henry Doorly Zoo - 6 p.m. | Recap/Video

2011 Mid-day Stops

May 11 - Pella, Vermeer Global Pavilion - 12 p.m. | Recap/Video
May 12 - Dubuque, Grand River Center - 12 p.m. | Recap/Photos
May 24 - Osceola, Terrible's Lakeside Casino - 12 p.m. | Recap/Photos
May 25 - Charles City, Floyd County Fairgrounds - 12 p.m. | Recap/Photos
June 6 - Carroll, Carroll Country Club - 11:30 a.m. | Recap/Photos
June 7 - Sioux City, Location - Henry Doorly Zoo - 12 p.m. Recap/Photos

2010 Cyclone Tailgate Tour

May 12 - Davenport, Modern Woodmen Park - 6 p.m. | Recap/Video >>
May 13 - Cedar Rapids, U.S. Cellular Center - 5:30 p.m. | Recap/Video >>
May 25 - Waterloo, National Cattle Congress - 5:30 p.m. | Recap/Video >>
May 26 - Clear Lake, Surf Ballroom - 5:30 p.m. | Recap/Video >>
June 7 - Omaha, Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo - 6 p.m. Recap/Video >>
June 8 - Okoboji, Arnold's Park Amusement Park - 5:30 p.m. | Recap/Video >>

2010 Mid-day Stops

May 12 - Ottumwa, Bridgeview Center - 12 p.m. | Recap/Video >>
May 13 - Dubuque, Eagle Point Park-Riverfront Pavilion - 12 p.m. | Recap/Video >>
May 25 - Fort Dodge, Willow Ridge Golf Course - 12 p.m. | Recap/Video >>
May 26 - New Hampton, The Pub at the Pinicon, 12 p.m. | Recap | Video >>
June 7 - Harlan, Harlan Golf & Country Club, 12 p.m. | Recap/Video >>
June 8 - Sioux City, Stoney Creek Inn, 12 p.m. | Recap/Video >>

2009 Cyclone Tailgate Tour

May 13 - Davenport, LeClaire Park, 5-7 p.m. | >> Recap
May 14 - Cedar Rapids, Lindale Mall, 5-7 p.m. | >> Recap
May 27 - Sioux City, Long Lines Family Rec Center, 5-7 p.m. | >> Recap
May 28 - Council Bluffs/Omaha, Qwest Center, 5-7 p.m. | >> Recap
June 8 - Minneapolis, Nicollet Island Pavilion, 6-8 p.m. | >> Recap
June 9 - Waterloo, National Cattle Congress, 5-7 p.m. | >> Recap
June 10 - Ottumwa, Bridge View Center, 5-7 p.m. | >> Recap

2009 Mid-day Stops

May 13 - Marshalltown YMCA - 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
May 27 - Carroll Golf & Country Club - 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
June 8 - Mason City First Citizens Bank - 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.