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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.
The 2024 Iowa State Fair was the biggest in the fair's 170-year history. So, what will the encore look like? According to ...
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 ...
Cristian Lera of Carroll finished near the top of the podium this week at the Iowa State Fair during the Iowa Farm Bureau’s ...
It’s easy to get in your step goal with a day at the fair, and there are other exercises you can complete at the same time. Toni Varrati, Exercise Instructor for the YMCA of Greater Des ...
Selected from 102 contestants, Riah Schrage of Grundy County was crowned Iowa State Fair Queen and awarded thousands in ...
The barns at the Iowa State Fair are more than just a place to prepare livestock — they’re a testament to the spirit of ...