Iowa's biggest event of the summer is finally here as the gates of the Iowa State Fair open at 8 a.m. on Thursday, August 7th ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KTTC) – Thursday is the kickoff to the 170th annual Iowa State Fair. The theme for 2025 is “Fair Sweet Fair”. The Iowa State Fair has been around since 1854 and is one of the oldest ...

This year, the iconic Iowa State Fair butter cow will share the spotlight with sculptures of beloved "Toy Story" characters.

With the Iowa State Fair's Twins and triplets contest canceled this year, let's look back at the 2024 contest.

AARP Iowa is marking the 90th anniversary of Social Security by helping people understand its importance and hearing from ...

The Des Moines Register is here to help remind you of the Iowa State Fair's bag policy and what you can bring to the state ...

Iowans will have a rainy start to the first day of the 2025 Iowa State Fair as thunderstorms sweep across central parts of ...

On today’s Talk of the Town podcast, our guest is Iowa State Patrol Trooper Kevin Krull, making his monthly visit. Trooper ...

The start of the Iowa State Fair means that food vendors are competing for the best new fair food. Over 65 new foods will ...

Today is the first day of the Iowa State Fair! Summertime heat and humidity will add a "sweat factor" to your stroll around the fairgrounds in Des Moines.