After an off-year without statewide elections in 2025, the Des Moines Register will once again host its Political Soapbox at ...

The Iowa State Fair has announced the addition of six new patriotic attractions and exhibits as part of its theme celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Here's what to know about the 2026 Iowa State ...

The Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Circus brought animals, clowns, and trapeze artists to the Iowa State Fairgrounds Sunday, celebrating its 75th year in the Jacobson Building.There were 18 different acts on ...

The Iowa State Fair is celebrating America's 250th birthday in 2026, and a lineup of special competitive event classes will feature the country's patriotic red, white and blue. Winning entries that ...

Competitive entries for the 2026 Iowa State Fair are officially open. Now is the perfect time to put your blue ribbon best to the test. From canning and prize-worthy vegetables to fine arts and ...

WEBSITE AND ON OUR MOBILE APP. RIGHT NOW, THOUSANDS OF YOUNG IOWANS ARE GETTING A REAL TASTE OF TRADE WORK. MORE THAN 7300 STUDENTS AND 100 BUSINESSES ARE ATTENDING THE BUILD MY FUTURE EVENT AT THE ...

Battle at the Barn is indoor racing at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Battle at the Barn is a unique indoor racing event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds where coke syrup is applied to the concrete floor to ...