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Where can you see people eat pies at high speeds and yodel in the same space? At the Iowa State Fair, of course.
After disbanding and a hiatus, Rascal Flatts returns to the Iowa State Fair as part of their 25th anniversary, delivering ...
The red and black barstools at the West Des Moines Methodist Church stand have seen decades worth of fairgoers enjoying their ...
On a humid August evening, the Bud Tent at the Iowa State Fair pulses with the energy of tradition and reunion. For generations, it has been more than a place to grab a cold beer; it is a living piece ...
If you need a break from the bright lights and loud noises on the fairgrounds, you should take advantage of the ...
The Iowa State Fair partnered with ChildServe to host the fourth annual sensory-friendly morning at the Iowa State Fair on ...
Selected from 102 contestants, Riah Schrage of Grundy County was crowned Iowa State Fair Queen and awarded thousands in ...
One of the most important roles that Iowa State Fair veterinarians play is helping animals during the birthing process, and so far, over two dozen animals have been born at the 2025 fair.
Spencer Rush, 22, loved the fair up until his life was cut short in a motorcycle crash last year. Now, his family is honoring ...
Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon honored 40 Iowa farm families with the Iowa Farm ...