Kim Reynolds has taken a different path as governor when it comes to the Iowa State Fair. Terry Branstad, Tom Vilsack and Chet Culver made appearances at the Iowa State Fair while they were serving as governor, but after Kim Reynolds took over as governor she decided...
The 2026 Iowa State Fair opened at 8 a.m. amid a downpour and fairgoers with rain gear — and without — walked through the gates. “Iowans love the fair in all weather, whether it’s super hot or super rainy they’re here to enjoy the...
The Iowa State Fair opens today in Des Moines and fairgoers who pop into the Varied Industries Building to cool off will find hundreds of vendors, hawking everything from hot tubs to vibrating massage chairs. Lisa Schiller, at the Better Business Bureau, says...
The Iowa State Fair starts Thursday and, while fair food is a big draw for many, the fair will again allow visitors to bring in drinks and snacks in soft-sided coolers. That policy was in effect for last year’s fair, too, and Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons...
The Iowa Pork Producers Association is planning what it calls a “Pork Chop Salute” the first Sunday of the Iowa State Fair to celebrate America’s birthday. “We will be giving away 1,776 pork chops as part of our celebration for America 250...
