Double Bacon Corn Dog, Specialty Funnel Cakes and more debut at the State Fair

VINTON TODAY
August 4, 2012 10:00 pm

"Nothing Compares" to the new Fairlicious foods set to make their debut at the 2012 Iowa State Fair, August 9-19. The menu items join the list of nearly 200 food choices offered throughout the Fairgrounds.

Cultural Center Features Project AWARE Sculptures and Iowa's Largest Art Show

VINTON TODAY
August 4, 2012 10:00 pm

The Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center will be bursting with fine art at the 2012 Iowa State Fair. Home to Iowa's largest art show, the Cultural Center features sculptures, art activities, demonstrations and much more.

A Life-Size Chocolate Moose to Live in Elwell Family Food Center

VINTON TODAY
August 4, 2012 10:00 pm

The world-famous Iowa State Fair Butter Cow has a new friend, a life-size Chocolate Moose crafted by the master chocolatiers at Chocolaterie Stam U.

Maple 1 gets wild at Wisconsin Badger Camp

KATE SKAHAN
August 3, 2012 10:37 am

      Maple One arrived in Prairie du Chien, Wis. on July 16 to begin their term as camp counselors at the Wisconsin Badger Camp (WBC).

Iowa State Fair's Free Stages Set to Thrill Audiences

VINTON TODAY
August 2, 2012 10:57 am

  The 2012 Iowa State Fair free entertainment line-up is filled with rising stars and perennial favorites. The Fair's five free stages, all free with gate admission, will feature acts from a wide array of music genres.

Underage drinking has more consequences than just DUI

CURT WHEELER, PREVENTION SPECIALIST
August 2, 2012 10:57 am

Drunk driving and underage drinking tragedies have led many parents to question how to handle their kid’s drinking and ensure that they stay safe.

Dirt Action Rumbles into the Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
August 1, 2012 10:41 am

  "Nothing Compares" to the speed, action and adrenaline of track events at the Iowa State Fair. The Fair will host the thunder and roar of races, tractor and truck pulls and a demolition derby on the half-mile dirt track during the Fair's August 9-19 run.

College Savings Iowa Announces New Lower Fees for Participants

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
August 1, 2012 10:41 am

  State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announced today that the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan has reduced its fees by over 20%. "This marks the fourth time in five years that College Savings Iowa has been able to reduce its fees," said Treasurer Fitzgerald.

IOWA, KANSAS, & NEBRASKA KICK OFF COACHES' CHALLENGE

VINTON TODAY
August 1, 2012 10:41 am

  The National Mentoring Partnership has identified 15 million youth in need of a mentor.  Thousands of these youth live in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska.

Annual Parade to Kick-Off 2012 Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
July 31, 2012 6:21 pm

  The 2012 Iowa State Fair Parade is set Wednesday, August 8. The Parade will begin at 6:15 p.m. in downtown Des Moines and is the annual kick-off to the Fair, which runs August 9-19.