The Iowa State Fairgrounds is known as a testing ground for party viewpoints and politicians’ political platforms. At the ...

The Farm Bureau Cookout Contest brought delicious barbecue smells to the fair's grand concourse this morning, with Gov.

This year was no different, as over 50 backyard chefs set up their grills for the annual Iowa Farm Bureau Cookout Contest. Categories in the contest included beef, pork, turkey, poultry or lamb. Some ...

Des Moines police responded to a wreck that left one vehicle on its side in the 2900 block of Ingersoll Avenue on Tuesday ...

If you need a break from the bright lights and loud noises on the fairgrounds, you should take advantage of the ...

An Iowa State Fair tradition broke a record on the first Sunday of the fair. The Iowa Egg Council announced it had broken its ...

Picture courtesy of Audubon County Fair Facebook page Audubon County Fair Queen, Emily Foran, was selected to receive the Queen Alumni Award during the Iowa State Fair Queen competition on Aug. 9. The ...

"A lobster roll at the Iowa State Fair doesn't make sense. But you know, that's what we're trying to change," said the owner.

Iowa is known for its corn and soybean production, but according to an Iowa State Fair competition, Carroll County brings the ...

Local 5 Chief Photojournalist Don Schmith had a chance to be up and close for this year's contest.

The new safety devices have been placed along busy roads to allow pedestrians and golf carts to travel freely while preventing larger vehicle traffic from entering the fairgrounds.

Iowa’s incredible agricultural story is brought to life through the creativity and imagination of our young artists in the Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar Contest.' ...