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How much do Iowans spend at the Iowa State Fair? See how the fair drives Iowa's GDP.

Did you get your fill of corndogs and souvenirs during the Iowa State Fair? Here's how your purchases contribute to Iowa's gross domestic product.

T-Pain brings two decades of R&B jams to the Iowa State Fair in a hit-filled night

Delivering nothing but hits, T-Pain rocks the Iowa State Fair Grandstand with a career-spanning set to celebrate his 20 years ...
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Iowa Secretary of State announces results of 2025 Iowa State Fair Straw Poll

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate has announced the results of the 2025 Iowa State Fair Straw Poll, WQAD reports.The Iowa ...
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USS Iowa honored at Iowa State Fair

Kim Reynolds, center, accepts the commissioning pennant of the submarine USS Iowa on Aug. 11 during the Veterans Day parade ...
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Andrews, Wahls among Iowa State Fair Straw Poll winners

More than 2,000 fairgoers participated in the non-scientific straw poll conducted by the Iowa Secretary of State’s office.

Iowa State Fair Museum celebrates nostalgia: ‘There’s a lot of stories to tell’

There’s always something new at the Iowa State Fair. One spot on the fairgrounds is all about celebrating nostalgia. Up the ...

KCCI political analyst: Iowa State Fair straw poll a 'parlor game,' not a scientific measure

The Iowa State Fair straw poll, with more than 2,000 participants, may reflect voter enthusiasm but lacks scientific accuracy ...

Aleesha Smith makes a triumphant return to take home Iowa State Fair 2025 Talent Search

The 17-year-old Waterloo native fell short of the title in the 2022 Bill Riley Talent Search finals. After a two-year hiatus, she got it done.