According to fair officials, total attendance of last year's event was 1,182,682. That's 12,307 more than the previous record ...

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!

When Morgan Meyer heard her name announced as the 2025 Henry County Fair Queen, it wasn't just the culmination of a dream — ...

Several possible 2028 presidential candidates on both sides of the aisle are visiting early primary states, signaling their ...

The state fair is known for food on a stick, deep-fried treats and giant turkey legs. In 2001, a family attempted to visit ...

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.

The Iowa State Fair butter sculptures were set months ago. Here's who you will see posing with the butter cow.

Iowa outpaces all other states with the highest number of bridges classified as being in poor condition, but the Iowa ...

The trio was tasked with setting the rivalry to rest. Is Iowa the ultimate state fair 'Field of Dreams' or does its neighbor ...

The package passed primarily along party lines in a 216-213 House vote late Thursday night, after passing the Senate 51-48 ...

Iowa’s summer fairs mix old-school charm with modern fun, making them one of the Midwest’s best-kept secrets. Big ones like ...

It’s an opportunity for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities to get in the show ring and immerse themselves in the world of agriculture. Bacon Buddies® is a partnership ...