Where can you see people eat pies at high speeds and yodel in the same space? At the Iowa State Fair, of course.

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

Selected from 102 contestants, Riah Schrage of Grundy County was crowned Iowa State Fair Queen and awarded thousands in ...

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

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

The Iowa State Fair saw 97,273 people attend on Monday, Aug. 11. While it wasn't another 100,000-plus day, it was 4,000 more ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...