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The numbers are in. Here is how many people attended the Iowa State Fair and Rascal Flatts on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Albert” pictured to the left earned 4th, while third place went to “Big Beaver” on the right. Picture credit to Iowa PBS While not gaining the title of Super Bull, two of the largest bulls weighed at ...
On a humid August evening, the Bud Tent at the Iowa State Fair pulses with the energy of tradition and reunion. For generations, it has been more than a place to grab a cold beer; it is a living piece ...
The most eye-catching new venue on the Grand Concourse at the Iowa State Fair is the Blue Ribbon Bar & Eatery, a 400-seat restaurant with counter service, five separate bars and a full slate of ...
The Iowa State Fair veterinarians play an important role at the Animal Learning Center. Teodora Mitov reports.
The barns at the Iowa State Fair are more than just a place to prepare livestock — they’re a testament to the spirit of ...
Here's what's on tap for Day 7 of the Iowa State Fair.
The Farm Bureau Cookout Contest brought delicious barbecue smells to the fair's grand concourse this morning, with Gov.
This year was no different, as over 50 backyard chefs set up their grills for the annual Iowa Farm Bureau Cookout Contest. Categories in the contest included beef, pork, turkey, poultry or lamb. Some ...
Spencer Rush, 22, loved the fair up until his life was cut short in a motorcycle crash last year. Now, his family is honoring ...
The champion of the 2025 Iowa State Fair Big Bull competition is “Bud,” a 3,110-pound Angus bull owned by Mark Till of Maquoketa. Till acquired the 7-year-old bull […] ...