by Dar Danielson | Aug 21, 2023 | News, Recreation / Entertainment
Numbers released from the Iowa State Fair show this year had the second-best attendance ever in its 169 years. This year finished with 1,133,958 people going through the gates as there was good weather right up until the heat wave hit in the last couple of days. The...
by Dar Danielson | Aug 10, 2023 | News, Recreation / Entertainment
The butter cow at the Iowa State Fair usually has a lot of people waiting in line to get a look — but this year one of the companion sculptures is also getting plenty of interest. University of Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark is one of three athletes sculpted...
by Dar Danielson | Aug 10, 2023 | News, Recreation / Entertainment
The Iowa State Fair opened today with Governor Kim Reynolds and others cutting a ribbon near the entrance gate. The Governor made some brief remarks welcoming everyone. “Last year’s fair was the fourth largest ever as we shattered the single-day attendance...
by Dar Danielson | Jul 12, 2023 | News, Recreation / Entertainment
Athletes from the three state colleges in Iowa will be the companion sculptures to the Iowa State Fair butter cow this year. Fair spokesperson Mindy Williamson says the three have each forged a legacy at their schools. “Nothing could be butter —...
by Dar Danielson | Jul 11, 2023 | Agriculture, News, Recreation / Entertainment
The Iowa State Fair will have 64 new foods when it opens the gates in August. Some of the new offerings for this year include Bacon and Sweet Corn Lobster Rolls, a Bacon Cheddar Pretzel Dog, Blueberry Mini Donuts, a Bucket of Soda, and Butterbeer Ice Cream. For those...