The World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds features seminars, networking, new technology and pork-based foods.

Should people be able to use AI to win a design contest? An Iowa State Fair T-shirt contest is facing that debate. Here's what the finalists think.

Sculptor Sarah Pratt and one of the butter cows she has created at the Iowa State Fair. (Iowa State Fair photo) A few iconic Iowa State Fair items in a Washington, D.C. museum are giving state fair ...

After an off-year without statewide elections in 2025, the Des Moines Register will once again host its Political Soapbox at ...

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2026 Iowan of the Day awards, which will honor 10 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As it starts to get colder, Iowans can look forward to warm August days. And for more inspiration, the Iowa State Fair has ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A recent study has found the 2024 Iowa State Fair — along with other year-round activities at the state fairgrounds — generated $629.2 million last year. For the record, the 2024 ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa State Fair is introducing parking and traffic improvements for 2026 designed to make getting to and from the Fairgrounds smoother and safer. Fair staff reviewed ...

The Iowa State Fair Authority received a clean audit for fiscal year 2025. Meanwhile, the report shows that a strong year for ...