The Iowa State Fair's 11 days each August are a culmination of a year-long planning effort that CEO Jeremy Parsons calls ...

The Iowa State Fair is taking extra precautions to keep fairgoers safe as temperatures soar into the triple digits on the ...

Over the last three years, the Iowa State Fair’s husband calling contest has become a must-see. Much of it thanks to the ...

Parker Schulz and his friends are selling water bottles for $1. Each dollar supports paying for their wrestling tournaments.

For many, the Iowa State Fair is "Family Tradition." So belt it out together when Hank Williams Jr. sings it Friday night ...

The Iowa Lottery — and more than 1,300 participants — were victorious in their efforts to secure a Guinness World Record title for the most tickets scratched simultaneously.

The barns at the Iowa State Fair are more than just a place to prepare livestock — they’re a testament to the spirit of ...

Hundreds gathered at Pioneer Hall at the Iowa State Fair for the Cow Chip Throwing contest Wednesday. The event was canceled ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - ‘Meeting on a Stick’ at the Iowa State Fair provides a safe space for those in alcohol recovery, KCCI reports. The meeting is held on the second floor of Jalapeno Pete’s ...

The Iowa State Fair honored Vietnam War veterans with a parade and concerts, marking 50 years since the conflict ended.

JR's SouthPork Ranch at the Iowa State Fair is offering a decadent $600 lobster roll that includes Maine lobster, caviar and ...