To build the city of Lincoln a top tier indoor football organization on and off the playing field, with a focus on family entertainment and community involvement.

Nebraska's blue collar work ethic and agricultural base also adds to the significance of the Haymakers name.

[1] The team, which changed its name to the River City Redemption, won the NIFL title in 2003 and was invited to play an indoor exhibition game against the American Professional Football League champion, Kansas Koyotes.

Citing financial concerns, Hiffernan sold the team in 2011 to local businessman John Jerkovich in an attempt to keep it in Council Bluffs.

[1] Brad Lindgren and Justin Hayes purchased the franchise and changed its name to the Council Bluffs Express.

[1] Lindgren and Hayes were actually exploring the possibility of starting an expansion franchise in Lincoln prior to last season, but optioned to purchase the Blackhawks when Jerkovich offered the team to them instead.

In the fall of 2013, Rich Tokhiem, who also owns the Omaha Beef indoor football team, purchased the Haymakers.