Keokuk native Kirk Brandenberger now owns two fiddlers' contest titles — one in 1973 as an under-18 participant, and one in ...

There’s more to do than just see the butter cow and eat at the Iowa State Fair. Check out several different playgrounds and ...

So, here's what you should know about weather and daily events on Monday, Aug. 11 — Veterans Day at the fair — before you ...

The State Fair saw 118,454 people attend the third day on Saturday, Aug. 9. In 2024, 128,732 people attended day three of the ...

On Monday, the fair is celebrating Iowa Lottery and Veterans Day. Every year, some of the lottery's proceeds go toward the ...

At stake is a first-place cash prize of $500, an all-expenses paid trip for two to Las Vegas and a chance to compete in the National Best Bagger competition, where Iowa’s seven titles are tied with ...

Parker Schulz and his friends are selling a bottle of water for $1. Each dollar supports paying for their wrestling ...

Local 5 spoke to Iowa Live's own Lou Sipolt earlier today as he prepared to judge a dessert contest with some unique rules.

Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons shares some deep-fried tidbits about renovations, safety upgrades and that other fair to our north.

The 2025 Iowa State Fair marks the 171st year of the state's biggest event. It's a summer tradition that draws more than 1 ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Saturday evening, Iowa State Fair held the Queen Coronation at the Anne and Bill Riley Stage, where 102 ...

Pam Bondi fired him for prosecuting January 6 rioters. He’d do it again: ‘it’s about justice’ 'Superman' actor Dean Cain ...