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Friday, August 10, 2012  Jonathan McMichael, 15, of Wever, Iowa is being recognized as one of Iowa's 2012 Lifesaving Award Honorees Friday at the Iowa State Fair.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  The C-Span 2012 campaign bus tour kicks off in Burlington and is heading across the U.S. wanting to hear from voters.

Thursday, September 23, 2010  Visitors to the 2011 Iowa State Fair should expect to see more police officers and security cameras at the fairgrounds.

Thursday, August 26, 2010  Des Moines police say fights that broke out near the Iowa State Fair apparently were not racially motivated or connected.

Friday, August 20, 2010  Des Moines police are adding extra officers to security duty outside the Iowa State Fair because of fights.

Monday, July 19, 2010  The Iowa State Fair's first official treat and five new foods on a stick will make their debut this year.

Friday, July 16, 2010  "Green Eggs and Ham" is joining the butter cow at the Iowa State Fair this year.

Wednesday, July 07, 2010  Organizers of the Iowa State Fair say this year's fair edition will feature a number of new food items - including something called a "Twinkie log."

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  Organizers of the Iowa State Fair are on the lookout for five farm families to honor with the Way We Live Award this year.