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For 40 years, this clan has delivered in the quirky Iowa State Fair campgrounds
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For 40 years, this clan has delivered in the quirky Iowa State Fair campgroundsDelivering newspapers on the Iowa State Fair campgrounds has been a labor of love for the Van Den Baard clan for 40 years. But is this their last year? - Music
Iowa State Fair: Midwest songwriter Lissie makes fair debut
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Iowa State Fair: Midwest songwriter Lissie makes fair debutThe Iowa-based singer released her fourth studio album, "Castles," in March. - Music
Grandstand: Thomas Rhett charms sold-out crowd
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Grandstand: Thomas Rhett charms sold-out crowdRhett pulled 15,775 fans to the Iowa State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday night. - Dining
Here's the winning new Iowa State Fair food
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Here's the winning new Iowa State Fair foodFair goers tried all three dishes, casting their votes for the People's Choice Best New Food Contest for 2018. - Dining
Valley Junction pub wins Fair cooking contest
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Valley Junction pub wins Fair cooking contestChefs were challenged to create tofu salad dressing recipes that are easy to make, gluten-free and menu-worthy. - Music
Check out the Juice Side Sessions performances
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Check out the Juice Side Sessions performancesSee previous Juice Side Session performances by local artists. - Music
Iowa State Fair announces second 2019 Grandstand act
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Iowa State Fair announces second 2019 Grandstand actThe 2019 fair runs Aug. 8-18. - Dining
11th annual Restaurant Week starts Friday in Des Moines
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11th annual Restaurant Week starts Friday in Des MoinesInnovative and talented Des Moines chefs are creating special fixed-price menus that will showcase upscale cuisine at affordable prices. - Music
What you need to know before 515 Alive
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What you need to know before 515 AliveBassnectar and Future headline the festival's 16th year in Iowa's capital city. - Music
First Grandstand act announced for 2019 Iowa State Fair
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First Grandstand act announced for 2019 Iowa State FairThe first announced Grandstand concert of the 2019 Iowa State Fair is Christian rock act For King & Country. - Dining
This Iowa State Fair treat is just $1
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This Iowa State Fair treat is just $1Check out this gooey sweet treat at the 2018 Iowa State Fair. It's an affordable food discovery. - Dining
Iowa State Fair: Des Moines chefs taste, rate 8 new foods
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Iowa State Fair: Des Moines chefs taste, rate 8 new foodsThis year, we took two chefs with us to the Iowa State Fair. They tasted and rated eight new foods, including the top three.
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Grandstand: Reba is Iowa State Fair royalty
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Grandstand: Reba is Iowa State Fair royaltyMcEntire returned Friday night to the Iowa State Fair for the seventh time since 1989. - Music
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New record store opening in Beaverdale
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New record store opening in BeaverdaleIowa vinyl fanatics have another spot to go — Vinyl Cup in Beaverdale. - Dining
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Des Moines chefs predict top new State Fair food
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Des Moines chefs predict top new State Fair foodWe asked two Des Moines chefs to taste the top three new foods at the Iowa State Fair to predict which dish will win Best New Food for 2018. - Iowa State Fair
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Photos: East Side Night at 2016 Iowa State Fair
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Photos: East Side Night at 2016 Iowa State FairPhotos: East Side Night at 2016 Iowa State Fair - Music
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Iowa's 'Idol' Maddie Poppe opens the Iowa State Fair
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Iowa's 'Idol' Maddie Poppe opens the Iowa State FairPoppe appeared at the Iowa State Fair opening ceremony, singing the National Anthem and signing autographs. - Music
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Iowa favorite The Nadas celebrate 25 years
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Iowa favorite The Nadas celebrate 25 yearsThe band enters the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame later this year. - Music
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Thomas Rhett talks 'Life Changes' ahead of Iowa State Fair
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Thomas Rhett talks 'Life Changes' ahead of Iowa State FairThe "T-Shirt" country star discusses pop music, Ashton Kutcher friendship and his latest album. - Music
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Iowa State Fair: Free entertainment guide
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Iowa State Fair: Free entertainment guideA breakdown of each of the 2018 free stage acts. - Music
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Iowa State Fair: 5 must-see free acts
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Iowa State Fair: 5 must-see free actsCountry, blues, hip-hop? The free stages have you covered. - Music
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A look at the $7.5 million State Fair Grandstand renovations
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A look at the $7.5 million State Fair Grandstand renovationsThe Iowa State Fair added seats, concessions, restrooms and a bigger stage to the Grandstand concert experience. - Dining
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Here's every new food for 2018 Iowa State Fair
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Here's every new food for 2018 Iowa State FairThe new foods for the 2018 season of the Iowa State Fair have finally been announced. Here's a taste of what you have in store. - Dining
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What's so exciting about Iowa State Fair food?
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What's so exciting about Iowa State Fair food?"It's something you can't get anywhere else, both calorie-laden and delicious, that gets people talking."
