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The Iowa State Fair butter sculptures were set months ago. Here's who you will see posing with the butter cow.
We'll have a live newscast at 4:30 p.m. each weekday of this year's Iowa State Fair. See you at the MidAmerican stage!
According to fair officials, total attendance of last year's event was 1,182,682. That's 12,307 more than the previous record ...
The trio was tasked with setting the rivalry to rest. Is Iowa the ultimate state fair 'Field of Dreams' or does its neighbor ...
See our thoughts on the top 11 new foods this year before you head out to the Iowa State Fair from Aug. 7-17 in Des Moines.
A panel of judges sampled 11 new foods inside the Elwell Family Food Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds on July 15 and ...
Step 1: Brown meats together in a pan over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain grease. Step 2: Mix onion, basil, ...
Only a few weeks left to get your wallets and waistlines ready for Iowa State Fair food. This year, there are 67 new items to ...
On Tuesday, the Iowa State Fair released the top 11 new foods at the fair this year and, with the help of local celebrities ...
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego is stopping at the Iowa State Fair. The Gaggle analyzes if the senator from Arizona is interested in ...
The Iowa State Fair has been held in Des Moines since 1878 and at the Fairgrounds since 1886. More: The Iowa State Fair is older than Des Moines' tenure as state capital. Where did it start?
Stop, it tempts, here lie ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookies. As he stands outside the brand-new Iowa State Fair building, which sits in the shadow of the Grandstand on the east side fairgrounds, Joe ...