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Toledo trying to find money to fix iconic Cow Calf statue

November 9, 2020 By Radio Iowa Contributor

An effort is underway to save a derecho-damaged cow sculpture done by Norma “Duffy” Lyon -- who sculpted butter cows at the Iowa State Fair for more than 40 years. It stands near the town of Toledo and is one of the only large-scale works Lyon did that was not made of butter. It’s known as the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fires/Accidents/Disasters, Human Interest, News Tagged With: Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fair CEO says too early to predict COVID-19 impact on August event

April 7, 2020 By Radio Iowa Contributor

The Iowa State Fair is scheduled to start in 127 days. The annual event has been drawing over a million people to the fairgrounds in Des Moines for the past several years. Iowa State Fair secretary and CEO Gary Slater says it's way too early to speculate about how COVID-19 may impact the event … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Recreation / Entertainment Tagged With: Coronavirus, Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fair sets attendance record for second straight year

August 20, 2019 By Dar Danielson

A spokesperson for the Iowa State Fair say  the 2019 fair that ended Sunday broke the attendance record set last year by around 40,000. The fair saw attendance hit 1,170,398 people during the 11-day run. “It was a combination of weather, new foods to try, new daytime entertainment and it maybe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Agriculture, News, Recreation / Entertainment, Top Story Tagged With: Iowa State Fair

Bearded men enter Iowa State Fair competition

August 14, 2019 By Radio Iowa Contributor

A few dozen men aimed to exhibit their facial hair to win a blue ribbon at the Iowa State Fair, but only three were able to win the judges over for the "best groomed", "unique" and "best beard with costume" prizes. Tim Smith of Cambridge has entered the fair's beard competition nearly 10 times … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, News Tagged With: Iowa State Fair

Group shows where kids hide drugs at Iowa State Fair display

August 12, 2019 By Radio Iowa Contributor

Representatives from an opioid addiction awareness group called RALI are at the Iowa State Fair with a recreation of a teenager’s bedroom that shows visitors where drugs can be easily hidden. Nate Passwaters works in law enforcement in Maryland. At the fair, Passwaters shows parents how to spot … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crime / Courts, News Tagged With: Drugs, Iowa State Fair

Branstad talks trade war at Iowa State Fair

August 12, 2019 By Radio Iowa Contributor

The U.S. Ambassador to China talked trade as he visited the Iowa State Fair over the weekend. Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says the escalating trade troubles between the U.S. and China are top-of-mind for many people, from politicians to ag producers. Ambassador Branstad was asked how long … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Iowa State Fair, Terry Branstad, Trade

This year’s Iowa State Fair to feature lots of new food

July 18, 2019 By Dar Danielson

The Iowa State Fair will have 50 new foods available when the gates open in August. Spokesperson Mindy Williamson says they try to add some new foods each year. "I think our highest number yet has been 42 -- so this is the most new foods we've ever had and we are super excited. Our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Recreation / Entertainment Tagged With: Food, Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fair now taking applications for various positions

June 25, 2019 By Dar Danielson

The Iowa State Fair is a little more than one month away and administrators are now looking for people to fill paid and volunteer positions. Spokesperson Mindy Williamson says there are lots of opportunities in both areas. "We have about 1,600 employees who come help us during the fair -- and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Agriculture, News, Recreation / Entertainment Tagged With: Employment and Labor, Iowa State Fair

Legislators ponder renovating, rebuilding or moving State Historical Building

April 4, 2019 By O. Kay Henderson

Lawmakers are considering the future of the State Historical Building which sits two blocks west of the State Capitol. Republican Representative Gary Mohr of Bettendorf said the building is in disrepair and the tab for renovating it is a staggering $30-to-$50 million. "I just think that's a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Iowa State Fair, Legislature

Iowa State Fair to require all vendors to accept plastic payment

February 12, 2019 By Dar Danielson

A spokesperson for the Iowa State Fair says you will be able to buy a corndog on a credit card at all vendors when the gates open for the 2020 edition. Mindy Williamson says it's something that's been in the works for a while. "It's one of the top things that people ask us. Some of our vendors -- … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, News, Recreation / Entertainment Tagged With: Iowa State Fair

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