Good morning, Des Moines.

Today at the Iowa State Fair, families have an 8 a.m. Lineman Rodeo, a Decorated Diaper Contest at the Anne and Bill Riley Stage, and a 2:30 p.m. Hog Calling under sunny skies with a high near 84—Alabama with Exile will perform at 8 p.m. on the Grandstand.

Mary's Helping Hands grew from a garage in 2021 and now gives free baby supplies to over 10,000 families statewide.

The nonprofit will celebrate its fifth anniversary with an open house on Aug. 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 4950 Pleasant St. in West Des Moines.

Young fairgoers competed on Big Wheel tricycles at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines yesterday; patrol officers measured speeds during heats—highlighting local kids like 7-year-old Jack Jones who took first place.

At the Iowa State Fair, over a dozen women competed in a rubber chicken throwing contest on Aug.

19. Jean Stadtlander threw 50 feet but was disqualified for stepping over the line — others continue the quirky tradition with varied techniques.

Walking tacos evolved from a bagged Frito pie into a beloved fair food that now features taco seasoned beef, Doritos, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese plus other crunchy toppings.

The Iowa State Fair and local food events continue to serve this portable dish that unites community and flavor.

At the state fair, the Iowa Craft Beer Tent began with 36 taps in 2011 and now offers 257 beverages from 119 taps in a larger venue since 2021 (with options from cider to beer).

The tent changed how fairgoers enjoy local brews, boosting statewide craft beer awareness.

At the Iowa State Fair, a green tomato pie contest honors late baker Louise Piper (who died in 2025) with her daughter Alison Moon hosting an event featuring eight pie entries and the Blue Ribbon-winning Green Tomato Pie for Louise.

The pie, made with a cornmeal crust, celebrates her legacy.

The Golden K Dog stand is serving its new Cinna Mozza Kdog at the Iowa State Fair, offering a fried mozzarella treat dipped in salted butter and finished with cinnamon sugar and Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

Its booth is located off Grand Avenue across from Barksdale's cookie building, drawing local support.

The Iowa State Fair Hat Parade showcased creative, themed hats celebrating America, sports, & personality on Aug.

19 at the Anne and Bill Riley Stage. Participants proudly displayed imaginative designs that proved the event was a colorful highlight of the fair.

At the Iowa State Fair, Sandra Bruns and her family kept the Hat Parade tradition alive with nine creative hats that carry stories honoring America 250 — a theme for the fair — while celebrating their legacy.

Bruns’ granddaughter Aleesa Frees will take over next year to grow participation.

Suburban schools in Ankeny, Waukee and West Des Moines have named new administrators — each tasked with guiding their campuses into the new school year.

The Register's social media producer competed in the Iowa State Fair speed chess tournament and faced three opponents at the event.

They shared match details + strategies used during each round of the contest.

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