U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona visited the Iowa State Fair's famous butter cow, grilled pork and ate an egg on a stick.

What better way to spend your weekend than at the Iowa State Fair? Here's a list of what's happening on day three.

Here's your guide to the most exciting food and drink experiences at this year’s fair.

Drawing on the State Fair's theme "Adventure Awaits," the Butter Cow is joined by an adventure seeking companion.

This year, the iconic Iowa State Fair butter cow will share the spotlight with sculptures of beloved "Toy Story" characters.

This year's fair opened Thursday and runs 11 days through Sunday, Aug. 17. » See all of our Iowa State Fair coverage here.

From the butter cow to Super Bull, day one of the Iowa State Fair has plenty to offer for all ages and interests.

The first day of the Iowa State Fair will be a hot one, with mostly sunny skies and a high around 91 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Des Moines. Showers before 7 a.m. are ...

Welcome to our 2025 deep-fried series! We're sampling some of the most delicious (and brave the weirdest) of the 68 new Iowa ...

The Iowa State Fair begins Thursday, and with its return comes the return of the popular butter sculptures.

Three retired journalists compared the Iowa and Minnesota state fairs. While the Iowa State Fair boasts impressive butter sculptures, the Minnesota State Fair features unique crop art. Each fair ...

The initiative highlights Iowa-grown, made, and raised products with events, contests, and giveaways throughout the fair.