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

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

Backyard chefs gathered at the Iowa State Fair to showcase their culinary skills during the 61st Annual Cookout Contest.

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

DES MOINES, Iowa (WOI) - One family is honoring a crash victim at the Iowa State Fair by hosting a rubber duck hunt, WOI reports. In March 2024, 22-year-old Spencer Rush was killed by a drunk driver ...

This year's fair opened Thursday and runs 11 days through Sunday, Aug. 17. » See all of our Iowa State Fair coverage here.

Hidden on a shelf in specific shopping areas of the Iowa State Fair, you will find a treasure. Not only is it a collectible ...

For those wanting a quieter Iowa State Fair experience, check out the sensory-friendly morning. Created for those with autism ...

Iowans will have a rainy start to the first day of the 2025 Iowa State Fair as thunderstorms sweep across central parts of ...

His smoked rump ribs stood out among more than 50 contestants, winning him $1,000, a trophy, and the champion's crown.

The Iowa State Fair parade marches through downtown Des Moines the evening before the fair opens, literally drumming up excitement. A favorite moment at the Iowa State Fair was the daily morning ...

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