New this year, the Farmers Markets is showcasing the littlest creators. On the last day of the fair, Sunday, Aug. 17, kids ...

Whether you're a one-and-done fairgoer or you'll be there every day, we've compiled this guide to help you make the most of ...

This year's fair opened Thursday and runs 11 days through Sunday, Aug. 17. » See all of our Iowa State Fair coverage here. Here's what you need to know about Day 10 of the 2025 Iowa State Fair, which ...

Fairgoers picked Winn & Sara’s Kitchen's Bacon Chicken Ranch Eggroll as their favorite new food. It's their second straight ...

Movies in the park, Polk City Square 8:30 p.m. Friday Cost: Free Grab the kids and some snacks and join Polk City Parks & ...

He's a legend behind the lens. The Iowa State Fair's cow chip throw is back, and KCCI’s Cortney Kintzer filmed it for the ...

Pioneer Hall was packed Friday morning for the Iowa State Fair's beloved Husband Calling Contest, but this year, the event carried a somber note. For the first time, the contest was held without one ...

The Iowa State Fair provided a sensory-friendly morning with reduced noise and flashing lights, creating a welcoming ...

The Iowa State Fair is known for its bustling crowds, sizzling food stands, and hardworking vendors who create a sense of ...

WEBVTT [KCCI CAPTIONING IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE IOWA CLINIC.] >> LIVE AT FROM THE IOWA STATE FAIR FOR 20 YEARS, THIS IS IOWA'S NEWS LEADER, THIS IS KCCI 8 NEWS AT 5:00. >> HERE WE GO, HERE WE GO.

The KCCI booth, located between Fun Forest Stage and the Agriculture Building, is bustling at the 2023 Iowa State Fair, where visitors have the chance to sit at our anchor desk and read the news.

DES MOINES, Iowa — You can watch KCCI 8's special Iowa State Fair newscast live from 4:30-5 p.m. every weekday of the fair this year. Anchors Stacey Horst and Ben Kaplan and chief meteorologist ...