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Iowa Democrats are deciding whether they want to adhere to the national party’s rules or “go rogue” with a new push for a first-in-the-nation redux.

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority reports a nearly 7% increase in bus ridership in fiscal year 2025. That ...

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Iowa sure does love their pickles! According to a new study from the grocery ordering service Instacart, the Hawkeye State is one of the top five states that orders pickles the most.

It’s finally here — the first day of the 160th Great Minnesota Get-Together, filled with food, fun and people-watching. Want to stay in the loop on all things fair-related? Sign up for Essential ...

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Liam, who will enter third grade at Coon Rapids-Bayard this fall, secured first place at this year’s Iowa State Fair youth turkey calling contest. His inspiration came close to home, as his cousin, ...

Jason Drew, of Fort Dodge, was given 25 seconds on stage at the Iowa State Fair’s Grandstand on Sunday to wow the crowd with his best dance moves. Drew strutted the moon walk, a flip of his hat, a ...

Emily Barske Wood is an Iowa-based journalist. She works part-time as the special projects editor for the Des Moines Business Record, and her work has been published by the Guardian, the Poynter ...

The Iowa State Fair has featured a bovine butter sculpture for more than 100 years. Now, the tradition is part of the new ...

The 2026 Iowa State Fair's theme and programming will celebrate the American Dream, according to fair officials. Teodora ...