Getting on their feet and finding the beat, families joined hands as they danced to local Des Moines band, the New Jolly ...

Here's a list of what's happening on Friday at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, featuring a decorated diaper contest, rodeo and more ...

The Iowa State Fair saw 105,787 fairgoers in attendance on Wednesday, Aug. 13. In 2024, 99,281 people attended day seven of ...

Object resembling a helmet spotted on Mars surface by rover: See photo This Traveler Found a 2.3-carat Diamond at the Only ...

The red and black barstools at the West Des Moines Methodist Church stand have seen decades worth of fairgoers enjoying their ...

Paul David, 62, is 26 years into his solo band. He loves his annual appearance in Des Moines for his favorite state fair in the country.

We're still about fifteen months out from next November's gubernatorial election in Iowa, ten months out from the primaries.Yet, it's state fair season and tha ...

One of the Iowa State Fair's biggest draws is the unique food you'll find there, but not everyone can deal with the crowds and the heat.

One of the Iowa State Fair’s biggest draws is the unique food available there, but not everyone can handle the crowds and the ...

IOWA, USA — The Local 5 Weather Team has issued a trio of Weather Impact Alert Days for Friday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug.

"Meeting on a Stick" at the Iowa State Fair provides a safe space for individuals in alcohol recovery amidst the festivities.