DES MOINES – More than 3,000 visitors cast votes in Secretary of State Paul Pate’s annual Iowa State Fair Straw Poll. The questions included Iowans’ choice for governor, favorite college mascot, and favorite fair food. The poll was conducted at Secretary Pate’s booth throughout the State Fair, August 10-20.

DES MOINES, IA (08/21/2017) (readMedia)-- Webster Farms of Walker was awarded the Grand Champion Bull banner in the Angus Show judged Tuseday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Schroeder Angus of Clarence claimed Reserve Champion Bull and Champion Iowa Bull titles.

Abby Collison of Rockwell City showed the Grand Champion Female as well as the Grand Champion Iowa Female.

Maddy Udell of Sioux City exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Female.

DES MOINES, IA (08/21/2017) (readMedia)-- Jacob Van Patten of Altoona won Grand Champion Miniature or Seedling and Reserve Grand Champion Single Spike in the Gladiolus show judged Wednesday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Van Patten also won the Sweepstakes award in memory of John J. Witmer.

Practice your frosting skills and learn new decorating techniques at the Davenport Public Library’s Cupcake School for grade-school kids! Cupcake School will be held at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Thursdays beginning September 7 and running through September 28 at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue). Classes begin at 4:00pm. All supplies will be provided but space is limited and registration is required so sign up today!