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So, here's what you should know about weather and daily events on Monday, Aug. 11 — Veterans Day at the fair — before you ...
US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited the Iowa State Fair to announce $152 million toward 19 rural development projects across Iowa.
Brian Britt takes top honors in the Big Boar competition after setting the state fair record in 2024, while Abby Willson wins ...
The 4-year-old boar grew up alongside last year's big winner, the 1,420-pound Finnegan. Finnegan not only won last year's ...
The Iowa State Fair — one of our state's oldest and biggest traditions — is back for another fun-filled 11-day adventure on ...
DES MOINES, Iowa ( KCCI) - For the second year in a row, a Monticello pork producer is taking home the trophy for the Iowa State Fair’s Big Boar contest. Duke, a crossbred boar owned by pork producer ...
Local 5 has compiled a list of all the competition winners from the 2025 Iowa State Fair. DES MOINES, Iowa — The 2025 Iowa ...
DES MOINES, Iowa — "Bud," a massive 3,110-pound Angus bull, claimed the top prize at the Super Bull Contest during the 2025 ...
Duke, weighing in at 1,268 pounds, took home the title for Big Boar while Judah, weighing over 500 pounds, won the Big Ram title.
From the butter cow to Super Bull, day one of the Iowa State Fair has plenty to offer for all ages and interests.