For the first time, LifeServe will be present every day of the fair, which runs Aug. 7 to 17, and collect blood on nine of ...

Is Iowa the ultimate State Fair field of dreams or does its neighbor to the north hold (purple) reign? Three retired ...

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

For those wanting a quieter Iowa State Fair experience, check out the sensory-friendly morning. Created for those with autism ...

The Iowa State Fair is introducing new policies to enhance accessibility and convenience for attendees. Visitors can now ...

Six Iowa farm families will be recognized as recipients of the 2025 Way We Live Award at the Iowa State Fair. Nominations included descriptions of how living on the farm and choosing farming as an ...

From apple pie floats to mini donut beer, this year brings 26 new nonalcoholic drinks and 10 new alcoholic drinks.

A panel of judges sampled 11 new foods inside the Elwell Family Food Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds on July 15 and ...

Only a few weeks left to get your wallets and waistlines ready for Iowa State Fair food. This year, there are 67 new items to ...

Camper setup at the Iowa State Fairgrounds is on pause because of the wet weather recently. State Fair officials say the ground is too soft right now. Moving in could damage grassy areas. They'll ...

The Iowa State Fair has been held in Des Moines since 1878 and at the Fairgrounds since 1886. More: The Iowa State Fair is older than Des Moines' tenure as state capital. Where did it start?

Her Iowa State Fair must-haves include cheese fries, A&W root beer and Bauder's peppermint bars. Reach her at [email protected] or 515-284-8360. Follow her on Twitter @courtneycare.