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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 hill and behind Pioneer Hall is the Iowa ...

Close Up: Sitting down with Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons

The Iowa State Fair's 11 days each August are a culmination of a year-long planning effort that CEO Jeremy Parsons calls ...

What the Iowa State Fair teaches us about commercial real estate

In commercial real estate, the same holds true. If you’re trying to represent office tenants, retail developers 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 ...

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 ...

Ghost hunter Adrian Lee shares paranormal investigative tips at the Iowa State Fair

Adrian Lee, ghost hunter and founder of the International Paranormal Society, spoke to a sold out audience at the State Fair ...

Iowa State Fair implements safety measures amid extreme heat

The Iowa State Fair is taking extra precautions to keep fairgoers safe as temperatures soar into the triple digits on the ...