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Iowa State Fair throws it back to the '90s with 2027 theme
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (98+ words) Though the fairgrounds have barely gone quiet for the season, the theme for the 2027 Iowa State Fair has just made a surprise appearance. Get ready for what's in store next year: the theme is "It's All That." We're bringing it…...
Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Festival brings Medieval magic to Iowa
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (22+ words) The Des Moines Register Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Festival brings medieval magic to Iowa...
Get thyself to the Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Faire in Des Moines
1+ week, 4+ day ago (155+ words) Festival season in Iowa isn't over just yet. The Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Faire is right around the corner. The fall season includes a Cannon Ball, where folks can compete to see who has the best pirate costume. Fairgoers can also…...
Mothers and daughters compete in look-a-like contest at Iowa State Fair
2+ week, 4+ day ago (26+ words) The Des Moines Register Mothers and daughters compete in look-a-like contest at Iowa State Fair...
Tenderloins, handshakes and one last fair for Gov. Kim Reynolds
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1647+ words) The women knew Gov. Kim Reynolds would be at Chuckies. Normally, this group of friends meets up for a picture with Gov. Reynolds and their annual, “How ya doin’?” at the Iowa State Fair’s historical walking tour, but, this year,…...
See our best photos from the Register Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair
2+ week, 5+ day ago (17+ words) The Des Moines Register...
Things To Do in Des Moines IA
2+ week, 6+ day ago (41+ words) Des Moines Register Events - Bonne Finken: Middlebrook Porchfest The Des Moines Register Things To Do in Des Moines, IA Things to do in Des Moines, IA. Find local events, weekend festivals, and free attractions for families, or promote your own…...
Judges crown best cinnamon rolls at Iowa State Fair
2+ week, 6+ day ago (22+ words) The Des Moines Register Judges crown best cinnamon rolls at Iowa State Fair...
Ottumwa 20-year-old Caleb Meiners wins 67th Bill Riley Talent Search finals at Iowa State Fair
2+ week, 6+ day ago (34+ words) The Des Moines Register Ottumwa 20-year-old Caleb Meiners wins 67th Bill Riley Talent Search finals at Iowa State Fair...
Ottumwa dancer has comeback win at 2026 Iowa State Fair talent search
2+ week, 6+ day ago (78+ words) The Des Moines Register Ottumwa dancer has comeback win at 2026 Iowa State Fair talent search Turns out all Caleb Meiners needed was another chance. After a crushing finish in the 2024 Bill Riley Talent Search finals, where he did not place…...