Eilert — a State Fair mainstay on par with the chainsaw carvers and the 4-H stage volunteers — died March 22, 2025, on her “beloved farm,” according to her obituary. She was 96.

In October 1854, Iowans traveled by covered wagon, paying a quarter to get into an event in Fairfield. The event was housed on a six-acre fairgrounds tract featuring temporary sheds and pens for ...

Bonnie Swalwell Eilert was a fan favorite for many years at the Iowa State Fair's husband calling contest, winning a number ...

With 133 days to go until the 2025 Iowa State Fair, the last Grandstand act to be announced is Rascal Flatts to perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, ...

And just like that, the 2025 Iowa State Fair Grandstand lineup is complete. Country music group Rascal Flatts will perform on ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Less than six months remain until the 2025 Iowa State Fair kicks off, and organizers just announced the ...

Ninety-two years ago, the American Goldfinch became Iowa’s state bird. Today, Iowans are calling for a state horse, fish and ...

Investors are missing the real value in Tesla’s stock — and blowing out of proportion the negative impacts of Chief Executive Elon Musk’s increasing involvement in politics. That’s ...

When the new Formula 1 season gets under way in Australia this weekend, Red Bull team principal Christian ... It's by far our biggest challenge, not for the weak hearted, it's going to be an ...

Mainly, the chance to see Iowa State at its best on the biggest stage. The Cyclones dispatched Cincinnati, 76-56, in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday afternoon. Though the ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Officials announced Tuesday morning that two more performances have been added to the Ohio State Fair concert series. Tauren Wells and special guest Josiah Queens will perform ...

Iowa Title Guaranty director Dillon Malone provides insight on his state’s unique title model and the U.S. home affordability conversation In an industry dominated by private insurers ...