Corporate Team Building Activities in Iowa
We run team building events for companies across Iowa, with more than 80 in-person, virtual, and hybrid activities to pick from. Insurance and financial firms, manufacturers, hospitals, universities, and companies of every size and industry all book us to plan days their people look forward to.
Every event is built around your team, your goals, and your budget. What you get back is better communication and a group that likes working together.
Corporate Team Building Solutions in Iowa
Iowa makes it easy to get a team together. Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Coralville and Davenport each have a convention or conference center, and in Des Moines a four-mile climate-controlled skywalk links downtown hotels to the Iowa Events Center, so nobody needs a coat between their room and the event. Outback has run team building for teams of every kind across Iowa, and we’ll help you manage the planning. With Outback, you’ll get:
- Self-hosted, virtual, or fully facilitated events, indoors or out
- Scalable team building activities designed to meet your goals
- Local know-how with a national operation behind it
Team Building Activities for Every Iowa Team
No two teams work the same way. Pick the format that fits how your Iowa team already operates.
In-Person Team Building in Iowa
Nothing builds trust faster than being in the same room. Our in-person events are a good fit for Iowa conferences, retreats, and office days, and we come to you.
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Virtual Team Building
Remote and hybrid teams need connection too. Our virtual events work for groups of any size and skip the awkward Zoom small talk.
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Self-Hosted Team Building
Want to run it yourself? Self-hosted options come with everything you need and digital access, so you can host on your own schedule and budget.
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Professional Development
We also run professional development and leadership workshops for Iowa teams, covering the everyday skills managers use most, like coaching, communication, and handling conflict.
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Meet Your Iowa Event Team
Your Dedicated Event SpecialistsIowa Planning Team
Every Iowa event comes with a dedicated Outback event manager. From your first conversation to the day of the event, you’ll work with our team who helps you choose the right activity and takes care of all the logistics. No call centers. No generic, copy-and-paste responses.
That kind of support is a big reason companies keep booking us for their next event.
Top Team Building Activities in Iowa
The activities Iowa teams book the most. They are easy to jump into, and they get people talking.
Team Pursuit In Iowa
Unite your group with Team Pursuit, a dynamic team building activity where teams tackle a variety of mental, physical, and skill-based challenges to achieve shared success.
Friendly Feud In Iowa
Bring on the laughs with Friendly Feud, a lively team building activity where your group competes in a fun-filled game inspired by a classic TV show.
The Amazing Chase In Iowa
Turn your city into a competitive, high-energy course. The Amazing Chase is a race-style corporate team building activity for groups of 10–1,000+, combining outdoor exploration, mental challenges, and teamwork.
Corporate Castaways In Iowa
Turn your team into survivors with Corporate Castaways, a high-energy team building activity where teamwork and strategy determine who will thrive in a series of fun and competitive challenges.
Featured Team Building Experiences in Iowa
Professional Development Programs in Iowa
Training and leadership programs that help your Iowa team build skills they will actually use.
Clear Communication In Iowa
The Clear Communication training program can help your team become effective communicators, and develop both verbal and written communication skills.
Developing Our Resiliency In Iowa
This course empowers participants to navigate challenges with confidence and make positive changes in their personal and professional lives.
Positive Team Dynamics In Iowa
The Positive Team Dynamics training program can help you enhance how employees work together and create a framework for a successful team.
Practical Time Management In Iowa
The Practical Time Management training program can help your team learn how to minimize distractions and make the most of their time at the office.
Get an Iowa Team Building Recommendation in Minutes
Tell us about your team and what you want out of the day. We will put together a short list of Iowa activities that fit, whether your people are remote, hybrid, or in the office.
THE PAYOFF
Why Iowa Is Great for Team Building
The practical reasons Iowa works when you need to get a team together.
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Easy to Get Everyone There
Whether your team sits in one Des Moines office or across the Corridor and the Quad Cities, we come to you, and remote teammates can join through a virtual event.
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Indoor and Outdoor, Any Season
Gray’s Lake Park’s 1.9-mile loop and Jester Park’s 1,661 acres suit outdoor formats, and the downtown Des Moines skywalk links hotels, restaurants and the Iowa Events Center indoors. Any time of year works.
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Venues for Any Group Size
Your own boardroom handles twenty. For a company-wide day, the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines and the DoubleTree convention complex in Cedar Rapids both take groups in the thousands.
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Downtowns Made for a Chase
The 1.2-mile Principal Riverwalk and the 28 works in Pappajohn Sculpture Park give downtown Des Moines a ready-made scavenger hunt course. Iowa City’s Ped Mall works the same way on foot.
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Somewhere to Celebrate After
Des Moines’ Court Avenue District is a bar and restaurant strip, and the Ped Mall plays the same role in Iowa City. Either works once the event wraps.
Where We Host Team Building in Iowa
Wherever your Iowa team meets, we bring the event to you, including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Iowa City, and Ames.
Downtown Iowa Offices & Hotels
We come to your office, boardroom, or a downtown space like the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines or the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex. It works well for retreats, offsites, and all-hands days.
In-Person Activities
Outdoor & Nearby Escapes
Head outside to Gray’s Lake Park in Des Moines or Jester Park in Granger for something active, or explore green space across the state.
Outdoor Activities
Virtual & Hybrid
Bring your Iowa staff together with remote and hybrid coworkers across the state through fully hosted virtual events, so nobody is left out.
Virtual ActivitiesHow to Plan Your Iowa Team Building Event
Planning a team building activity in Iowa does not have to be complicated. Here is how it works.
Tell Us About Your Team
Share your group size, goals, location, and preferred format. That is all we need to get started.
Get Personalized Recommendations
We match you with Iowa activities that fit your team, so you are not scrolling through options that do not apply.
Plan Your Event With Experts
A real person helps you lock in dates, logistics, and any custom touches. No auto-replies or generic templates.
Deliver an Engaging Experience
Your team shows up and takes part while we handle the rest. You get to enjoy the event too.
Explore Team Building Near Iowa
We run team building events in most major cities across the US, making it easy to bring your team together wherever you're based.
View all USA locationsWhy Iowa Companies Choose Outback
Iowa companies come to us for the activities and stay for the results. We have run events for more than 30,000 organizations, and people leave with more than a fun afternoon behind them.
Flexible for Any Team Size
Ten people or a thousand, our activities scale to fit your group without losing the fun.
Fast Planning, Real Support
You get a real person who helps you choose, plan, and run the day. No auto-replies or endless email chains.
Local Knowledge, Nationwide Reach
We know Iowa venues and logistics, and we run events just as smoothly anywhere in North America.
Made to Fit Your Team
Mix themes, adjust the difficulty, add a charity component. Your event should look like your team, not a template.
Professional Hosts
Our hosts keep the energy up and the logistics smooth, so you can relax and take part too.
Built for Real Engagement
No forced icebreakers. Every activity is made to get people talking, solving problems, and leaving with stronger connections.
Customer Success Stories & Team Building Case Studies
Real results from real teams. Here is how Outback has helped companies build stronger cultures.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Fun and Engaging
Outback always does a great job – their games are so fun and engaging, and the hosts are top-notch!
LeapPoint
Very Successful
Outback operated 4 events in different cities recently and each has been very successful. Our teams loved them and giving back to the community. Outback’s team is very professional.
CN Rail
Everyone Had a Chance to Shine
The event was fun and met our team’s goals. We wanted to build teamwork and comradery. We wanted an ‘easy way’ to serve our community. We used both the left and right sides of our brain for the activity, giving everyone a way to shine. We enjoyed the activity and felt very good about it.
Procter & Gamble
Great work by the Outback Team.
Pure satisfaction and smoothness.
Triple Ten
No Question was Left Unanswered
From the moment I expressed interest in Outback’s services they have been in constant contact. No question was left unanswered, every step was explained in great detail, and the pricing was fair for the event. I couldn’t imagine it going any smoother than it did. Our host was amazing and brought the liveliness and fun to every part of the party. Can’t wait to use Outback’s services again!
Tromberg Morris & Partners, PLLC
Impressive and Inspiring!
Our team thoroughly enjoyed participating in both the Team Pursuit 2.0 and the Clue Murder Mystery activities. It was particularly gratifying to witness members from different teams—many meeting for the first time—come together and truly collaborate to tackle the challenges presented. The level of teamwork and communication required was impressive and inspiring.
Our team would highly recommend Outback Team Building & Training to any group seeking to enhance their collaborative experience. The structured activities not only foster team spirit and cooperation but also create an environment where individuals can connect and build strong professional relationships. Whether it’s for team-building retreats or corporate events, these activities are a fantastic way to promote teamwork and camaraderie.
Intact Financial Corporation
Everyone had a great time
The activity was awesome! Everyone had a great time. The craziest challenge was probably getting the police officer to thumb wrestle us…Thank you once again, it was great!10/10!
Bissell Homecare
Very flexible and accomodating for custom elements in our Wild Goose Chase
You made preparing for our team building event very easy. Worry free in fact. You were also very flexible and accomodating for custom elements in our Wild Goose Chase.
DuPont Pioneer
Great to work with your team!
We loved our activity and had a+C351:E351 blast! Whenever we had a question, we always got a quick response right back. Great to work with your team! We’ve already shared with others. 10/10!
Farm Credit Services of America
Frequently Asked Questions About Team Building in Iowa
We offer 80+ activities across in-person, virtual, and self-hosted formats, plus professional development programs. Browse what’s available and we’ll help you narrow it down to what fits your Iowa team.
Yes. Outback doesn’t own or book venues. We bring the event to wherever your team already is, whether that’s your own office, a hotel, or an outdoor spot you’ve arranged in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, or anywhere else in Iowa.
Yes. Themes, difficulty, group size, and add-ons like a charity component can all be adjusted to fit your team.
Our activities scale to fit almost any group size, whether that’s a small team or a company-wide event, run fully facilitated, self-hosted, or virtually depending on what you need.
As soon as you have a date in mind. Booking earlier gives you more flexibility on host availability and activity choice, but Outback can often accommodate shorter timelines too.
It depends on group size, format, and activity. Request a quote for a custom proposal built around your event.
Wherever suits your team. Companies host at their own office or a convention space like the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines or RiverCenter in Davenport, and some take it outside to a park like Gray’s Lake. We bring the event to you.
Yes. Gray’s Lake Park’s 1.9-mile loop in Des Moines and the group shelters at Jester Park work well for active formats. If the weather turns, we move the event indoors or reschedule it.
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Ready to Plan Your Iowa Team Building Event?
More than 30,000 organizations have booked Outback. Tell us about your Iowa team and we will help you pick the right activity, sort out the logistics, and put on an event people remember.