Butter Extravaganza and Grand Opening Discounts at 2011 Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
July 29, 2011 8:55 am

  On opening day, August 11, the Iowa State Fair will kick-off the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the world-famous Butter Cow, an Iowa State Fair tradition since 1911.

Iowa State Fair Can Sculpture to Aid Food Insecure

VINTON TODAY
July 28, 2011 3:28 pm

  The Iowa State Fair is set to include an exciting new project to celebrate food and farming while helping those who are food insecure. Together We CAN will feature sculptures of the Butter Cow and other agricultural items made out of canned goods.

Team Vinton needs you!

TRESSA WALTON
July 28, 2011 3:28 pm

  Vinton is once again organizing a team for the Mercy Medical Center breast cancer walk to be held on October 2, 2011.  Please join Team Vinton and join our cause.

Iowa State Fair Animal Learning Center to Awe Ag Audiences

VINTON TODAY
July 28, 2011 10:52 am

  Celebrating five years at the Iowa State Fair, the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center continues to educate and delight Fairgoers of all ages.

Great Seats Available for 2011 Iowa State Fair Grandstand Shows

VINTON TODAY
July 28, 2011 10:52 am

  Music-loving Fairgoers still have time to purchase tickets for this year's line-up of award-winning Grandstand entertainment and track events.

Fabric and Threads Offers State Fairgoers Hands-On Crafts

VINTON TODAY
July 27, 2011 9:05 pm

  The Iowa State Fair invites Fairgoers to get involved with the Fabric and Threads department. With a variety of crafts and sewing projects to participate in, Fairgoers are bound to find a hands-on activity they enjoy.

After the storm...GRAIN STORAGE & OTHER ISSUES

GREG WALSTON, ISU EXTENSION OFFICE
July 27, 2011 3:32 pm

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Half-off Park & Ride Shuttle Offers State Fairgoers Value, Convenience

VINTON TODAY
July 27, 2011 12:32 pm

  New in 2011, Fairgoers can enjoy special half price savings and extended hours for DART Park & Ride shuttles to the Iowa State Fair.

New Food and Fun at the 2011 Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
July 26, 2011 11:55 am

  The Iowa State Fair will offer a smorgasbord of new attractions to try, taste and watch this year. New ticket options, Fair foods, attractions and special contests are available in addition to the many traditional Fair favorites.

Iowa State Fair's Free Stages Set to Thrill Audiences

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2011 5:08 pm

  The 2011 Iowa State Fair free entertainment lineup is filled with rising stars and perennial favorites. The Fair's five free stages, all free with gate admission, will feature hot acts from a wide array of music genres.