The red and black barstools at the West Des Moines Methodist Church stand have seen decades worth of fairgoers enjoying their ...

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His smoked rump ribs stood out among more than 50 contestants, winning him $1,000, a trophy, and the champion's crown.

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An eye spy table, handmade bench and beautiful wreath are just a few of the projects created by Jasper County 4-H members on ...

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

Iowans will have a rainy start to the first day of the 2025 Iowa State Fair as thunderstorms sweep across central parts of ...

4) Nurture the fair’s relationship to the east side and to Des Moines: “Everybody wants to have a good neighbor, and so I want the Iowa State Fair to be a good neighbor,” he says.