In the mid-19th century leading up to the westward expansion, people traveled by covered wagon to attend the first Iowa State Fair in 1854 on a six-acre tract in Fairfield. Today, more than a million ...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Des Moines police responded to a wreck that left one vehicle on its side in the 2900 block of Ingersoll Avenue on Tuesday ...

If you need a break from the bright lights and loud noises on the fairgrounds, you should take advantage of the ...

Spencer Rush, 22, loved the fair up until his life was cut short in a motorcycle crash last year. Now, his family is honoring ...

Rock-tribute band Hairball is bringing its Silver Anniversary Tour to the Grandstand stage at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13. This ...

"Love," she said in sync with her friend Theresa Salsberry, sharing smiles and laughter at the Iowa Farm Bureau's 61st ...

Cow chip and rubber chicken throwing. Here's what to know about weather and events at the Iowa state Fair on Wednesday, Aug.

The moment felt right, 14-year-old Queeen Hangi said with tears of joy following the children's citizenship ceremony at the ...

Snakes Alive displays over 40 different reptiles and offers the opportunity to take a picture while holding a boa constrictor.

The Iowa Honey Producers Association has been teaching visitors at the Iowa State Fair about the business of bees and honey for more than 60 years.

Candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and more are participating in the state’s time-honored tradition of greeting Iowans at ...