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Sensory-Friendly Morning at Iowa State Fair Presented by ChildServe August 13

On Wednesday, August 13, ChildServe will sponsor the fourth annual Sensory-Friendly Morning at the Iowa State Fair. During the Sensory-Friendly Morning, the fair will create an environment designed for children, teens and adults with autism or sensory processing disorders in mind, so families who have a member with special healthcare needs can visit, explore and enjoy the fair.

Iowa State Fair has over 60 new foods to try in 2025

Get ready for a deliciously sweet reveal! A flavorful batch of the newest Fair foods is set to debut at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, and you're invited to be part of the excitement! Join us for a Facebook live stream on July 15 at 1 p.

2025 Iowa State Fair NEW Drinks

Iowa State Fair has new Food and NEW drink listsCheers to something new-Fairgoers can sip their way through a lineup of new drinks at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, set for August 7-17.
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New Variety Inclusive Playground to Debut at Iowa State Fair Opening Ceremonies

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa is proud to announce the grand unveiling of the newest Variety Star Inclusive Playground, set to debut during the Iowa State Fair’s Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, August 7 at 9:00 AM, located near the Hy-Vee Fun Forest.

Pate Encourages Iowans to Participate in 10th Annual Iowa State Fair Straw Poll

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is pleased to announce the Iowa State Fair Straw Poll will return for its tenth year. The straw poll, a favorite among Iowa voters at the fair, allows fairgoers to cast an unofficial “vote” for their preferred candidates in the upcoming primary election.

Class of 1980 to Reunite

The  WHS Class of 1980 will be celebrating their 45th reunion on Saturday August 9th. It will be held at the Ultra Lounge at Berry's Lanes from 6-10 pm.
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Local EMS continues to train and provide for the community

July was a busy month for our area EMS. In mid-July, the local teams worked together training with the LifeGuard Air Ambulance. Flying in from St. Lukes, the various crews learned about safety around the helicopter, operations of the air ambulance and scene safety.

Iowa State Fair Top 3 New Foods Announced

Just announced-our panel of expert judges has taken this year's lineup of over 60 new foods and narrowed it down to the top three finalists for 2025.Fairgoer votes will be tallied from August 7th to the 13th and the winner of the coveted People's Choice Best New Food for 2025 will be announced on Friday, August 15.
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