DES MOINES, IOWA (March 25, 2025) — The Iowa State Fair and media sponsors Iowa Farmer Today and WHO Radio, The Big Show, are seeking entries for the 2025 Way We Live Award. The Way We Live Award, in its seventeenth year of recognizing outstanding farm families, will be awarded to six Iowa families who exemplify hard-working farm values and a love for the occupation of farming. So far, the Way We Live Award has been given to 95 well-deserving Iowa families.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 4, 2025) — Join Visit Quad Cities on Tuesday, February 11, at Iron Tee Golf for a lunch program examining the evolving world of sports tourism and 

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (December 20, 2024) — As most are likely aware by now, Niabi Zoo experienced significant damage to facilities and infrastructure due to heavy snowfall in January 2024. Repairs and construction have taken place throughout the entire 2024 season. Major accomplishments include a completely new roof for the rhino barn, the replacement of the roof structure of the animal encounters exhibit, and the gutters were replaced on most buildings.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 16, 2024) — From the very start, Fairgoers have cherished souvenirs from their visits to the iconic Iowa State Fair. The Blue Ribbon Foundation, a non-profit organization, continues this tradition by offering a variety of souvenirs as part of our fundraising efforts. The Blue Ribbon Foundation is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds.