The Iowa State Fair opened Thursday in Des Moines. It will continue through Sunday, Aug. 18.
Articles Tagged: Iowa State Fair
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Aug. 9, 2024 8:19 am519d ago
Also, state inspects food vendors, games and rides at Iowa State Fair
News Jul. 29, 2024 8:39 am530d ago
Jeremy Parsons, the CEO of the Iowa State fair, speaks about precautions against bird flu and how the fair has battled inflation.
Restaurants Jul. 25, 2024 4:15 am534d ago
See our thoughts on the top 11 new foods this year before you head out to the Iowa State Fair from Aug. 8 to 18 in Des Moines.
Things To Do Oct. 6, 2024 11:29 am461d ago
Discover a vibrant array of festivals and fairs across Eastern Iowa. From craft brew festivals to cultural celebrations, there's something for everyone. Plan your calendar and don't miss out on the excitement!
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Campaigns & Elections Aug. 29, 2023 5:00 pm864d ago
Plus, rapper Eminem tells Vivek Ramaswamy to sit down
Government & Politics Aug. 20, 2023 3:17 pm874d ago
The loop Donald Trump's private jet made above the Iowa State Fair was a reminder that the four-time indicted former president casts a Boeing 757-sized shadow over the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Agriculture Aug. 21, 2023 7:45 am873d ago
The Iowa Barn Foundation over a quarter century has raised more than $2 million and helped preserve and restore nearly 300 barns across the state
Campaigns & Elections Aug. 18, 2023 3:06 pm876d ago
Long shot Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd of Texas had an uneventful trip to the Iowa State Fair on Friday after saying last month that former President Donald Trump was running for president again “to stay out of prison.”
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
News Aug. 17, 2023 2:12 pm877d ago
The dish uses Anderson Erickson milk and cream, generous cuts of brisket and loads of white and yellow American cheese.
Music Aug. 17, 2023 6:00 am877d ago
Country singer/songwriter closing out Iowa State Fair Grandstand concerts
Tom Barton, Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Campaigns & Elections Aug. 12, 2023 7:48 pm881d ago
Ramaswamy raps, Haley plays carnival games and Binkley calls for unity
Campaigns & Elections Aug. 12, 2023 7:28 pm881d ago
Kennedy vows to stop pipelines while Williamson calls for an end to ‘corporate dominance’.
Erin Murphy, Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Campaigns & Elections Aug. 12, 2023 6:25 pm881d ago
Both candidates drew large crowds Saturday, but Iowa State Fair-goers flocked to Trump.
Food & Drink Aug. 14, 2023 11:23 am880d ago
Which new foods did the Iowa State Fair impale with a stick this year? And which ones did they plunge into the fryer? See our top picks from the wild and wonderful selections.

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