BigXthaPlug's Iowa State Fair show goes on despite arrest in Texas
BigXthaPlug’s Grandstand show at the Iowa State Fair went on despite his arrest and jailing in Texas. The show wrapped...
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Iowa State Fair hog-calling contest marks 100 years. See top finishers
Cries of “sooie” echoed through Pioneer Hall as the Iowa State Fair held its annual hog-calling contest. The pitch was...
Iowa team in Little League World Series, Davenport Northwest's schedule
The Davenport Northwest Little League baseball team will compete in the Little League World Series this week in Williamsport, Pennsylvania....
24 candidates appeared at Political Soapbox at 2026 Iowa State Fair
The Des Moines Register hosted nearly two dozen candidates at the Iowa State Fair, allowing Iowans to hear directly from...
Iowa State Fair nears attendance record as Friday sets new Day 9 mark
There’s little doubt left that the 2026 Iowa State Fair will set an all-time attendance record. The latest attendance report,...
Immigrants today deserve the same Iowa welcome as in past | Opinion
Immigration is not a side note in Iowa’s history. It shapes who we are today. For generations, immigrant and refugee...
Fun is the point of Iowa State Fair Ladies Nail Driving Contest
The Iowa State Fair has something for just about everyone. Take the Ladies Nail Driving Contest. It’s open to any...
Libertarian Jake Heard pledges 'fight' to stay on Iowa November ballot
Libertarian Jake Heard accused Iowa Republicans of orchestrating efforts to knock Libertarian candidates off the Nov. 3 ballot, even as...
Iowa State Fair Queen Belle Werner was 'shocked' to be crowned
At the Iowa State Fair, Belle Werner can usually be found exhibiting the crops she and her family grow on...
Iowa stands out for its cruelty to Medicaid recipients | Letters
Iowa stands out for its cruelty to Medicaid recipients Iowa is harming Medicaid recipients. The federal government gave states the...