Cheese curds. Goat cheese. Ice cream. Beverages. At the Iowa State Fair, the Iowa Quality Dairy Products Competition ...

There’s a new donut shop in town. Prior provider Peachey’s Donuts did not return to the State Fair this year, so a new ...

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

Riley Eldridge, a two-time Ranch Hand at JR's, was a familiar face at the Can Corral, serving cold drinks to fairgoers with ...

One of the Iowa State Fair’s biggest draws is the unique food available there, but not everyone can handle the crowds and the ...

Marissa Waldo, a 29-year-old mother of three, won this year's Iowa State Fair yodeling contest. It wasn't her first victory.

Here's a list of what's happening on Friday at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, featuring a decorated diaper contest, rodeo and more ...

Paul David, 62, is 26 years into his solo band. He loves his annual appearance in Des Moines for his favorite state fair in the country.

Riah Schrage of Grundy County was crowned the 2025 Iowa State Fair Queen on Saturday, Aug. 9, on the Anne and Bill Riley ...

Rod Zeitler is likely the winningest canning competitor at the Iowa State Fair. Now, more than 700 of his Blue Ribbon jars are off to the Smithsonian.

We're still about fifteen months out from next November's gubernatorial election in Iowa, ten months out from the primaries.Yet, it's state fair season and tha ...

Movies in the park, Polk City Square 8:30 p.m. Friday Cost: Free Grab the kids and some snacks and join Polk City Parks & ...