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See contestants toss cow poop for distance during the Cow Chip Throwing contest at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 13, 2025.
Where can you see people eat pies at high speeds and yodel in the same space? At the Iowa State Fair, of course.
Moroney is no stranger to headline-making moments. Just one day later, she broke the Illinois State Fair Grandstand ...
Selected from 102 contestants, Riah Schrage of Grundy County was crowned Iowa State Fair Queen and awarded thousands in ...
Zach Nunn said he has had the opportunity to hear from Iowans of all walks of life at the Iowa State Fair and one of the ...
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 ...