We're halfway through the Iowa State Fair and our teams are still out filming fun events, like the Beard Growing Contest, while fairgoers of all ages enjoy iconic displays and educational moments.

The first Monday of the Iowa State Fair is always the Veterans' Day parade, and with mostly mild weather, fairgoers also enjoyed many of the daily fun, from the Flying Royals acrobatic team to the Cowboy Bootcamp for kids.

See highlights from the first Sunday of the Iowa State Fair, including the iconic Fiddlers' Contest and Monster Arm Wrestling, alongside the work of FFA and 4-H students.

Check out photos of all the county queens represented at the Iowa State Fair and the coronation of the 2025 Queen.

Lots of popular contests on the first Saturday of the Fair, from our live coverage of the fair queen coronation to the Mr. Legs and Mullet contests.

On the second day of the 2025 Iowa State Fair, our crews were putting together features for our nightly show on contests like the Best Bagger Contest and the Weed ID Contest while fairgoers beat the heat while enjoying classic cars, thrilling rides and big animals on display.

Our crews were out in full force for the first day of the Iowa State Fair, capturing moments for TV and social media alike.

This Fourth of July, we celebrate the spirit of independence.

From Clinton’s logging history to enterprising local artists, we have enjoyed spotlighting the stories in and around this picturesque town.

We've put together a fantastic lineup of concerts every Friday night this summer.

From local orgs supporting their community’s needs to historic buildings with intriguing origins, we have enjoyed spotlighting Cedar Rapids.

With the premiere of Walking With Dinosaurs on Iowa PBS this month, you might be wondering if there were ever any dinosaurs walking around what would become our own backyards. The short answer is yes! The long answer is fascinating.