Listen Live

News

State Fair Two Months Away

2 weeks ago in Local

State Fair Two Months Away

Photo: Saga Communications


Des Moines, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The Iowa State Fair is less than two months away. The Chief Executive Officer is Jeremy Parsons.  He tells Northwest Iowa Now this is year is all about America’s 250th birthday:

Just as the Clay County Fair, construction and re-construction are never done.

George Bower interviewed Jeremy Parsons during the World Pork Expo, which was hosted on the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Tags:

Story © 2026 Saga Communications - Images © 2026 Saga Communications

Recent Headlines

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’

It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.

4 days ago in Entertainment

California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state’s history

Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.