The Blue Ribbon Bar and Eatery is selling shirts that advertise "Cold Beer & Paid Employees." What's the lore behind the ...

Rain is in the forecast during the first half of the Iowa State Fair, but at least a few days of precipitation are to be ...

The countdown to the Iowa State Fair is almost over. The gates open Thursday morning at 8 a.m., but before then, organizers ...

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From the butter cow to Super Bull, day one of the Iowa State Fair has plenty to offer for all ages and interests.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Visitors at the Iowa State Fair hosted the third annual Camper Crawl Wednesday evening, where campers set ...

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Drawing on the State Fair's theme "Adventure Awaits," the Butter Cow is joined by an adventure seeking companion.

The time for eating all kinds of food on a stick while gazing at a cow sculpted in butter has arrived. Yes, we are talking about the Iowa State Fair, which begins Thursday and continues through Aug.