RAGBRAI made its historic first trip outside the state of Iowa. Follow along for updates from Day 2 of the ride.

From German immigrants to a happy accident, the history of the corn dog (a popular choice at this week's Downtown Fargo ...

The trio was tasked with setting the rivalry to rest. Is Iowa the ultimate state fair 'Field of Dreams' or does its neighbor ...

The Iowa State Fair butter sculptures were set months ago. Here's who you will see posing with the butter cow.

According to fair officials, total attendance of last year's event was 1,182,682. That's 12,307 more than the previous record ...

We'll have a live newscast at 4:30 p.m. each weekday of this year's Iowa State Fair. See you at the MidAmerican stage!

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 Readers' Choice Awards.

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.

From Johnny Cash and June Carter in 1970 to Bob Dylan in 1990 to Carrie Underwood in 2022, the State Fair's Grandstand stage has drawn some of the biggest names in music — and sometimes comedy. The ...

In 2023, Trump previewed his vision for including the Iowa State Fair in the nation’s 250 th birthday celebrations.

John Oliver has brought his quirky humor to minor league baseball with the debut of the Erie Moon Mammoths. The team was ...