The Iowa State Fair is a celebration of agriculture and the farming families who feed and fuel the world. It is one of the oldest, largest, and most well-known agricultural expositions in the United States. Approximately one million people make their way to the fairgrounds every year to gather with friends, family, and neighbors and enjoy everything the fair has to offer.

WASHINGTON DC (August 8, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be making his annual visit to the Iowa State Fair on Friday, August 9, at 11:30AM. While at the fair, Rep Loebsack will meet with fairgoers and visit the various exhibits and booths. He will also serve as the guest chef at the Iowa Pork Producers tent, hand out hard-boiled eggs at the Egg Council booth, tour the livestock barns, and meet with other groups and organizations at the fair.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 8, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation extending existing proclamations of disaster emergency for flooding and severe weather that began in March. This extension allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of the severe weather for an additional 30 days to Sept. 8, 2019.

Manufacturing is critical to our national and state economies. We rightfully take pride in seeing a “Made in America” label because it represents not only a high-quality product, but the prowess of our workers and the economic success and prosperity they bring to our country. From farm and construction equipment to medical devices and wind turbines, Iowans have brought innovation and ingenuity to America’s manufacturing industry.