For the first time, LifeServe will be present every day of the fair, which runs Aug. 7 to 17, and collect blood on nine of ...

Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons said in a statement that the fair has expanded what's allowed through security, including ...

Is Iowa the ultimate State Fair field of dreams or does its neighbor to the north hold (purple) reign? Three retired ...

The Iowa State Fair butter sculptures were set months ago. Here's who you will see posing with the butter cow.

The Iowa State Fair is introducing new policies to enhance accessibility and convenience for attendees. Visitors can now ...

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

A panel of judges sampled 11 new foods inside the Elwell Family Food Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds on July 15 and ...

From apple pie floats to mini donut beer, this year brings 26 new nonalcoholic drinks and 10 new alcoholic drinks.

Camper setup at the Iowa State Fairgrounds is on pause because of the wet weather recently. State Fair officials say the ...

A KMAland farm family will be among those receiving special recognition at the Iowa State Fair this year. Six Iowa farm ...

The Iowa State Fair has been held in Des Moines since 1878 and at the Fairgrounds since 1886. More: The Iowa State Fair is older than Des Moines' tenure as state capital. Where did it start?