WATERLOO, Iowa — Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) recently celebrated the addition of seven new heritage area sites during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Organizers say this marks a ...

The familiar booms and pops of fireworks will soon ring out around Eastern Iowa as July 4 approaches. Here’s a guide to where ...

Jeremy Parsons, who dreamed of being the Iowa State Fair CEO since childhood, landed his dream job in 2023. Parsons worked at the fair throughout his youth and chose a career in education to keep ...

For 11 days, the Iowa State Fair grounds will be bustling with concerts, entertainment and food. Here are some ways you can save some money on your trip the Iowa State Fair in 2025.

July 19-23: Johnson County Fair: 4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd. SE, Iowa City. Watch for details at thejohnsoncountyfair.com July 19-26: RAGBRAI, annual bicycle ride across Iowa: Orange City to Guttenburg.

The Iowa State Fair's Susan Knapp Amphitheater will be the destination for free country music in 2025. See the lineup for each night of the fair: Aug. 7: Ty Myers (country), 8 p.m.

DES MOINES, Iowa — As Iowa celebrates the 40th anniversary of China President Xi Jinping’s visit to Iowa, discussions on tariffs challenge the countries’ friendship. After placing a 145% U.S. tariff ...

Country legend Hank Williams Jr. will take the state on Friday, Aug. 15. Williams has previously played at the Iowa State Fair in 1989, 1991, 1996 and 2012.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Thursday the state is prepared to host America’s 250th birthday bash on the Iowa State Fairgrounds after President-elect Donald Trump floated the idea in 2023. “We know the ...

All four of Iowa’s U.S. House members, all Republican, sat on the panel at the state fair. U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, a member of the committee, said he was happy for Iowa to host the committee ...

DES MOINES — Food vendors supply thousands of Iowa State Fairgoers with staples; however, an increasing number of attendees means more tastes and diets to cater to. Many vendors explore new recipes ...

The final day of the Iowa State Fair is known as "Sunday Funday." Admission prices drop to $12 for adults and $8 for kids ages 6-11. And, if you bring a donation of 3 cans of non-perishable food ...