Wildfires fueled by high winds and hot temperatures in Oklahoma destroyed structures, forced evacuations, and are now under ...

A Cedar Rapids man is facing charges after allegedly sending explicit messages and pictures to a detective posing as a ...

Before Jalapeño Pete's opens its doors to serve thousands of fairgoers with margaritas, beer and seltzers, the second floor ...

A new Big Ram record was set at the Iowa State Fair, with a 3,026-pound Red Angus winning the Super Bull contest ...

Tennessee and Oklahoma put inmates to death within 30 minutes of each other Thursday and Alabama followed suit hours later as U.S. states executed three men by lethal injection in one day for the ...

Zoomer, a boar from Atlantic, won this year’s Iowa State Fair Biggest Boar contest by a slim margin of 6 pounds, weighing in at 1,246 pounds. Zoomer, who placed third last year, achieved victory after ...

Major League Baseball came back to the Field of Dreams carrying a big piece of Cooperstown. The pregame pomp before the Minnesota Twins played the Philadelphia Phillies — adjacent to the farmland ...

One of the biggest attractions at the Iowa State Fair each year is the variety of over-the-top food options, including some expensive choices for food lovers who aren’t concerned about a budget. JR's ...

Thursday morning's storms tested the Iowa State Fair's new intercom system, which spans 400 acres of fairgrounds and campgrounds. The system is designed for mass safety communications, including ...

A rainy start to the Iowa State Fair sent visitors indoors, where one of the most detailed exhibits drew plenty of attention: the dollhouse contest. From model homes to miniature garages and even a ...

The Iowa State Fair hosted its annual duck calling contest Thursday, where participants showcased their best quacks within a three-minute time limit. The big winner was 13-year-old Rick Bach, but all ...

BAM Basements and Masons of Des Moines, a waterproofing and foundation repair company, shared tips for homeowners to protect their basement and foundation. Following Thursday morning’s storms, ...