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Your guide to Sunday, Aug. 10 at the Iowa State Fair: Weather, contests and more
There is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday, Aug. 10. New rainfall could amount to a quarter or a half inch, ...
From the free stage to the Grandstand, Megan Moroney makes an epic Iowa State Fair comeback
The 'emo cowgirl' Megan Moroney shines at the Iowa State Fair, proving she's country music's next biggest star ...
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What's new at the Iowa State Fair? Shade. Seating. Security. And Amish glazed doughnuts.
Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons shares some deep-fried tidbits about renovations, safety upgrades and that other fair to our north.
At Hot Glass Academy, fairgoers watch as artists form glass into cows, pigs and vases
The weather at the Iowa State Fair Friday was sweltering — but at the Hot Glass Academy, one of the newer attractions at the ...
Iconic Iowa State Fair kicks off with new foods, big crowds expected
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds joins ‘Fox News Live’ to preview the 2025 Iowa State Fair, highlight the new food offerings, and weigh in on whether this year’s event could break attendance records.
Day 4 of the Iowa State Fair: Mr. Worldwide, fireworks and Iowa Farmers Union Day
The fourth day of the 2025 fair is expected to remain cooler but potentially have issues with rain and storms.