Backyard chefs gathered at the Iowa State Fair to showcase their culinary skills during the 61st Annual Cookout Contest.

After disbanding and a hiatus, Rascal Flatts returns to the Iowa State Fair as part of their 25th anniversary, delivering ...

The Iowa State Fair honored Vietnam War veterans with a parade and concerts, marking 50 years since the conflict ended.

As part of the day's celebrations, a parade took place and a Vietnam-era helicopter was on display. Three dead and suspect ...

The level of appreciation veterans received Monday at the Iowa State Fair was nowhere to be found when they returned to the U.S. from the Vietnam War.

Blue whales have gone silent. Why that has scientists worried about Earth’s biggest animals ... and the ocean ...

On Monday, the fair is celebrating Iowa Lottery and Veterans Day. Every year, some of the lottery's proceeds go toward the ...

The State Fair saw 118,454 people attend the third day on Saturday, Aug. 9. In 2024, 128,732 people attended day three of the ...

So, here's what you should know about weather and daily events on Monday, Aug. 11 — Veterans Day at the fair — before you ...

Use the Iowa State Fair's food finder to search for your favorites.

Whether you're attending this year's fair for the first time or returning for your second day, Local 5 has the details to ...

Candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and more are participating in the state's time-honored tradition of greeting Iowans at ...