Thanks to clear skies and cooler temperatures in August, attendance at the Iowa State Fair is on pace to surpass the record set in 2019, when 1,170,375 people attended the 11-day extravaganza. So far, as of Friday, 956,142 visitors have come through the gates for 2024. How many people visited the Iowa State Fair on […]
Long-term experts predict warm autumn for the USA The transition to fall will be slow in most parts of the country this year, and warm temperatures are expected to last well into fall. Cooler weather and the Iowa State Fair are signs for some that summer is ending and fall is beginning, but when is […]
Iowa’s rural landscape and small-town atmosphere make it an ideal location for those seeking an independent lifestyle. Two neighboring counties in Iowa were recently named the best locations for rugged, independent living. Clayton and Allamakee counties ranked in the top 60 on a list of over 150 counties compiled by Business Electric. Here you can […]
Steve Higgins reacts to his butter-sculpted likeness at the Iowa State Fair The Des Moines Roosevelt University graduate is the announcer on the “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” but there’s nothing better than seeing his sculpture in butter. A weekend of beautiful weather continued on Saturday with the third day of the Iowa State Fair. […]
Iowa has its new Iowa State Fair Queen. Elli Blackford of Weldon, representing Clarke County, was crowned the 2024 Iowa State Fair Queen on stage Saturday night by Anne and Bill Riley. Blackford, 18, is the daughter of Ty and De Blackford and will graduate from Clarke Community High School in 2024. She plans to […]
Leshon Williams: Tim Lester implements creativity in the offensive Iowa running back Leshon Williams spoke to reporters during media day on Friday. Marc Ray IOWA CITY – When open practice begins on Kids Day, you know that football season is just around the corner in Iowa. The Hawkeyes’ annual meet-and-greet, combined with an open practice […]
