CEO and Manager of the Iowa State Fair

Episode Season 53 Episode 5343
Jeremy Parsons, CEO and manager of the Iowa State Fair discusses the 2026 fair, fairground renovations and more.

On this edition of Iowa Press, Jeremy Parsons, CEO and manager of the Iowa State Fair discusses the 2026 fair, fairground renovations and more.

Joining moderator Kay Henderson at the Iowa Press table is Linh Ta, reporter for Axios Des Moines.

Program support provided by: Associated General Contractors of Iowa, Iowa Bankers Association and Robert and Doreen Sheppard.

 

Recorded: July 2, 2026



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