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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 ...

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 ...

Your Iowa State Fair guide for Thursday, Aug 14: Contests, concerts and more

Where can you see people eat pies at high speeds and yodel in the same space? At the Iowa State Fair, of course.

Day 10 of the Iowa State Fair: T-Pain, Chili Cook Off Championships, weather and more

From Tallahassee, T-Pain is best known for songs including "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin),'" "Bartender" and "Up Down (Do ...
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Sioux City fourth grader crowned champion at Iowa State Fair talent search

The ten-year-old won the Sprouts division of the talent show at the Woodbury County Fair, advancing into the preliminary and ...
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Senior acts advance in Iowa State Fair talent search

DES MOINES, Iowa — Three talented acts from the Senior division have advanced to the Championship round in Bill Riley's 65th ...

Iowa State Fair boosts central Iowa's economy as summer ends

The Iowa State Fair and other events are drawing large crowds to central Iowa, providing an economic boost before the school ...

Fairgoers pick bacon chicken ranch egg roll as Best New Food at the Iowa State Fair 2025

Who won the 2025 People's Choice Best New Food Contest at the Iowa State Fair? Fairgoers have spoken, picking the favorite ...
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Waterloo's Aleesha Smith wins big at Iowa State Fair talent show

The competition, hosted by Bill Riley Jr. on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage, awarded more than $22,000 in prizes across both ...