The Iowa State Fairgrounds is known as a testing ground for party viewpoints and politicians’ political platforms. At the ...

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

"A lobster roll at the Iowa State Fair doesn't make sense. But you know, that's what we're trying to change," said the owner.

Curious what food will be at the 2025 Iowa State Fair? We dug into its itinerary to give you the ultimate taste of what’s to ...

I thought that we weren’t going to be able to go in the ring because I didn’t know anyone else," said the 13-year-old 4-H ...

The 2025 butter sculptures at the Iowa State Fair are now fully complete, and there’s a story behind the four displays. This ...

The Farm Bureau Cookout Contest brought delicious barbecue smells to the fair's grand concourse this morning, with Gov.

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

This year was no different, as over 50 backyard chefs set up their grills for the annual Iowa Farm Bureau Cookout Contest.

The 2025 fair attendance totals for Day 4 are in. See how many people attended the fair and its Grandstand shows.

With the 61st annual Cookout Contest underway at the Iowa State Fair, some contestants had an early start. Teodora Mitov ...