Country, Southern rock and blues-inspired band The Red Clay Strays and pop group AJR will perform concerts at the 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand.

Between eating at local restaurants, shopping at malls and staying at hotels, Catch Des Moines told Local 5 thousands of visitors will spend about $1.5 million.

As incredible as Bennett Stirtz has been for Iowa basketball this season, his impact on the program will continue even after his Hawkeye career is over.