Stuart Bowl & Traditions Sports Bar
Stuart Bowl has eight newly renovated lanes with all new ball returns, new pin spotters, and automatic scoring machines.
Join us for open bowling and roll a few games with friends. Our automatic scoring machines do all the work.
Reserve a Lane →Burgers, wings, breaded tenderloin, mozzarella sticks, cold beer, and big-screen TVs.
Our Menu →Fall through Spring leagues for all skill levels. Handicap system means everyone has a shot.
Available Leagues →Birthday packages with pizza, pop, bowling, and shoe rental. Contact us to check availability.
Learn More →About Stuart Bowl
Stuart Bowl opened in 1961, and immediately created much excitement in the Stuart, Iowa bowling community. Three local businessmen and their families built the business: C.W. Bright, Dr. L.F. Miller, and Kenneth Jones. A large grand opening was held in August 1961, and leagues were filled.
The new dining room and lounge were popular in a town with limited dining options. Management changed multiple times in the first decade. Earl and Marcella Gray and Ray LaFrenz were two fixtures that will be remembered from those early years.
A young Terry Harrison and his mother, Juanita, purchased the bowling alley in 1974, and it has remained a Harrison-led operation for over 45 years. Terry's parents, Gene and Juanita Harrison, remained active in helping with the establishment for several years.
1996 was a memorable year with many physical improvements, including glow-in-the-dark bowling with black lights and automated scoring. Stuart Bowl also landed the State Super Team Tournament in 1996, a landmark event for the business.
Additional bowling improvements were undertaken in 2000, 2002, and 2003, as the center became a family destination for all ages. After major health challenges, Harrison created Traditions Sports Bar and Grill, and in 2017 again made major equipment improvements: new synthetic lanes, HDTV scoring screens, and pin-setting equipment renovated to like-new condition.
While the overall bowling industry has declined and many centers shuttered in recent decades, the constant investment at Stuart Bowl has kept this now 60+ year old entertainment venue fresh and very active.
— from the Stuart Sesquicentennial Book
Bowling Leagues
Ready to strike up some fun? Our bowling leagues are starting soon and we're looking for players of all skill levels. Never bowled in a league before? No problem. We make it easy and fun for newcomers.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer, Stuart Bowl is the place to be for great games, friendly competition, and loads of fun. You can form your team or sign up as an individual.
Contact Terry at Stuart Bowl for details on how to register and claim your voucher.
Contact Terry →Birthday Parties
Bowling and Pizza Birthday Packages Available. We cook and take care of cleanup — you just bring the presents.
And so do parents. We cook and take care of the clean up. You just bring the presents!
Enjoy delicious pizza or order from our full menu.
Reserve a pair of lanes for 2 hours. Custom options also available.
Contact us to see our dates and times available for your next bowling birthday party.
USBC Sanctioned
A USBC-sanctioned travel tournament spanning 11 weekends from October through March, hosted at top bowling centers across West Central Iowa.
The West Central Iowa Bowling Proprietors (WCIBP) Handicap Team Tournament is a USBC-sanctioned travel tournament that spans 11 weekends from October through March, with events hosted at top bowling centers across West Central Iowa including Adel, Madrid, Audubon, Denison, Stuart, Carroll, Coon Rapids, Guthrie Center, Ida Grove, Jefferson, and Manning. Each stop offers competitive play, prize opportunities, and the chance to qualify for the Year-End Championship Roll-Off, where teams can compete for a grand prize of $5,200. It's an exciting, community-driven event series for bowlers of all skill levels to compete, travel, and win big.
Contact Us
The easiest way to reserve a lane or book a birthday party is online. Our reservation system lets you pick your date, time, and number of lanes instantly.
Prefer to call? Reach Terry directly at (515) 523-1422. Phone is also the best option for to-go food orders.
Reserve a Lane Online