The state legislature has given the new tax district $14-million to buy out property at the edge of the Fairgrounds near Central Ave. and San Pedro Blvd., which is privately owned today.

DES MOINES, Iowa — President Donald Trump spoke for over an hour Thursday night, July 3, 2025, during the America250 rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Video above: Watch Trump's ...

President Donald Trump's speech at the Iowa State Fairgrounds marks the kickoff of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th birthday.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump turned a heartland festival for the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary into a celebration of himself, basking in a crowd of supporters Th… ...

President Trump's 'big beautiful bill' is heading to his desk for a signature after passing a U.S. House vote. Here's how Iowa elected officials are reacting.

President Donald Trump will be in Iowa to kick off a year of patriotic festivities leading up to next year's 250th anniversary of American independence.

AMERICAN BITES: Iowa State Fair's food traditions range from Pork Chop on a Stick to bacon-wrapped Iowa Twinkies. CROWD PLEASER: Fast-food customer satisfaction rankings show Chick-fil-A leading ...

Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons at America250: 'Fairs represent the very best of our nation' ...

Iowa launch for America’s 250th anniversary is intended to bring people together, organizer says — 6:26 p.m. Iowa event where Trump will speak resembles a mini state fair — 6:02 p.m.

President Donald Trump is set to speak in Des Moines later tonight at an event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Here's how to attend or watch, and what to expect.

An eastern Iowa man is accused of threatening to kill several Iowa Department of Revenue employees.

Iowa State Fair's food traditions range from Pork Chop on a Stick to bacon-wrapped Iowa Twinkies, attracting politicians and over a million Americans. See the list of unusual favorites.