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One Iowan couldn’t play on the Iowa State Fair’s playground. Here's how her mom’s letter to officials led to a new accessible park open year-round.
The Iowa State Fair saw 97,273 people attend on Monday, Aug. 11. While it wasn't another 100,000-plus day, it was 4,000 more ...
The Iowa State Fair veterinarians play an important role at the Animal Learning Center. Teodora Mitov reports.
Rock-tribute band Hairball is bringing its Silver Anniversary Tour to the Grandstand stage at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13. This ...
"A lobster roll at the Iowa State Fair doesn't make sense. But you know, that's what we're trying to change," said the owner.
If you need a break from the bright lights and loud noises on the fairgrounds, you should take advantage of the ...
I thought that we weren’t going to be able to go in the ring because I didn’t know anyone else," said the 13-year-old 4-H ...
This year was no different, as over 50 backyard chefs set up their grills for the annual Iowa Farm Bureau Cookout Contest. Categories in the contest included beef, pork, turkey, poultry or lamb. Some ...
Spencer Rush, 22, loved the fair up until his life was cut short in a motorcycle crash last year. Now, his family is honoring ...