Good morning, Des Moines.

Visitors at the Iowa State Fair can now bypass long food lines using the EatFuti delivery service, which orders food from vendors via QR codes and delivers meals to designated yellow topped tents.

The service (introduced Friday morning) offers fairgoers a fast dining option at the fair.

Big Bad Joe cleared 500 pounds at the Iowa State Fair's Big Ram contest, sparking discussion about the possibility of breaking both fair and world records.

Officials will review the result soon.

Today the Iowa State Fair offers a full day of events including Short Course ATV Racing (10 a.m. at Elwell Family Park) and the Queen Coronation (7 p.m. at Anne and Bill Riley Stage) with a forecast of partly sunny skies, a chance for showers, and a high of 88 degrees.

At the Iowa State Fair, fiddling competitions celebrated 101 years of tradition in Pioneer Hall Friday, featuring skilled family performers while adults will compete tomorrow in two divisions + more for the grand championship.

Big Bad Joe broke the Iowa State Fair record by weighing 568 pounds and now aims to claim a Guinness title — the world’s largest ram is in the spotlight at this year’s event.

The Iowa State Fair is celebrating America 250 with new exhibits including a Revolutionary War history display, a timeline of 250 American flags, a veteran's walkway, an official American tree planting, and a legacy sculpture at the fairgrounds.

Visitors can enjoy the displays today.

At the Iowa State Fair indoor exhibit, a dollhouse contest drew a record number of creative entries despite rainy weather.

Dollhouse Superintendent Lori Bauer (26 years of experience) said the event showed visitors that anyone can build a unique miniature home.

Bill Gordish returns for his 36th season of ice carving at the Iowa State Fair +a long-time favorite+ on day one, where his work will charm visitors who have admired his unique art for decades.

After Thursday morning’s storms, BAM Basements and Masons of Des Moines warned homeowners that heavy rain will stress basement walls and foundations — they recommend testing sump pumps and installing battery backups to prevent flooding and damage.

State Treasurer Roby Smith announced a new Money Match program at the Iowa State Fair that will automatically send checks for small amounts owed when property ownership is verified — a hassle-free way to return unclaimed funds to eligible Iowans.

Senate candidate Josh Turek spoke to fairgoers yesterday at the Des Moines Register’s Political Soapbox during the Iowa State Fair.

He outlined plans to lower costs by restricting insurance hikes and price gouging, and he called for tougher rules on campaign spending — steps he said are essential for all Iowans.

Iowa health officials reported 28 new cyclosporiasis cases, bringing the total to 300 in 2026 + most cases are concentrated in Dallas County.

Consumers are urged to thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk, authorities said.

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