Panther Lounge

03/18/2026

03/12/2026

Go BIG or Go Home! Just in time for the Big Dance! Come down and check out the new TV set up!

03/08/2026

Panthers are going Dancing! Congrats to Coach Jacobson and the team🏆 What a season for the Panthers and a special shout out to Cedar Falls own Trey Campbell on a great tournament. Let’s go make some noise in the Big Dance!

01/26/2026

Reminder that next weekend is our annual Chili Cook Off👍

01/25/2026

Congrats Jack!

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The Detroit Lions have one of the league’s true defensive cornerstones, and now it’s official. Jack Campbell was named the 2025 Pro Butkus Award winner, given annually to the NFL’s top linebacker, honoring the legacy of Hall of Famer Dick Butkus. Campbell received the award in his hometown of Cedar Falls, Iowa, presented by Matt Butkus, marking a full-circle moment in a breakout season that put him among the game’s elite.

In all 17 games, Campbell was the heartbeat of Detroit’s defense, finishing with 176 total tackles, second-most in the NFL, along with nine tackles for loss, five sacks, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. His impact went far beyond the stat sheet. Campbell controlled the middle of the field with size, instincts, and discipline, consistently diagnosing plays, communicating alignments, and arriving at the football with authority.

The Butkus Award committee highlighted Campbell’s leadership and football character, praising his ability to put himself in position to make game-changing plays week after week. That dominance also earned him first-team All-Pro honors, making him the first Lions linebacker to achieve that distinction since Chris Spielman in 1991, as well as a Pro Bowl selection.

This wasn’t new territory for Campbell. He previously won the Butkus Award at Iowa in 2022, becoming the first Hawkeye to ever take home the honor, and now he’s done it again on the NFL stage. As he enters the final year of his rookie contract in 2026, Campbell’s rise from promising prospect to the league’s best linebacker has positioned him as a foundational piece for Detroit’s defense and a prime candidate for a long-term extension.

12/20/2025

Need a last minute stocking stuffer? We got you covered, new shirts are available at the bar! I have updated with better lighted pictures to illustrate the two colors of the shirt 👍

11/27/2025

Open Today at 5:00! Happy Thanksgiving!

09/26/2025

This weekend many of you will be tuned in to the Ryder Cup, hopefully watching the USA kick Europes ass!

On that note we would like to make mention that this year The Panther Lounge proudly sponsored a hole to help support team USA Phoenix’s Cup!!

This is essentially the Ryder Cup for golfers with disabilities. Today one of our loyal patrons Steve Husome who also is a Team USA captain, stopped in with the trophy! What an awesome accomplishment, we are happy to sponsor such a fantastic event !

Go Team USA!

08/23/2025

Today marks the beginning of Saturday Football Season hours! Every Saturday at 11:00 am, we'll be open and ready for action, starting with the Farmageddon game in Dublin, where ISU takes on KState under the leadership of Cedar Falls native Coach Chris Klieman.