See our thoughts on the top 11 new foods this year before you head out to the Iowa State Fair from Aug. 7-17 in Des Moines.

It is time to settle who has the best state fair, and Iowans can offer their input in the debate with the USA TODAY 10BEST ...

Putting on a mascot costume is all about paying attention to body language, a lightning bug told the Des Moines Register.

On Tuesday, the Iowa State Fair released the top 11 new foods at the fair this year and, with the help of local celebrities including members of the WHO 13 crew, whittled ...

Travis Head in costume as a lightning bug mascot while volunteering at the Iowa State Fair on August 15, 2024. Head has a life-long family connection to the fair and his service continues to this day.

Iowa State's beloved mascot turns 70 this week, just in time to watch the football team attempt to start 7-0.

The university says it's a special way to unveil a secret kept during their time as mascot and to celebrate their unique Iowa State experience.

Iowa State celebrated a sweet victory in the Pop-Tarts Bowl by eating the namesake bowl mascot. Check out the postgame ceremony here: ...

Award-winning artist, producer and songwriter T-Pain joins the 2025 Iowa State Fair concert lineup with a show on the Grandstand.

AMES, Iowa – If you’ve ever wanted to climb to the top of the Campanile for a noon concert or go inside the huddle with the Cyclone football team, you can have that experience at Iowa State University ...

The butter cow has become a de facto mascot for the Iowa State Fair ― and, if we're being honest, the state in general. Every summer, Iowans scramble to get a glimpse at the famous butter bovine ...

Travis Head in costume as a lightning bug mascot while volunteering at the Iowa State Fair on August 15, 2024. Head has a life-long family connection to the fair and his service continues to this day.