The Iowa State Fair is known for unique fried foods and the biggest livestock competitions, but there are also a number of weird contests that bring out people from all over to show off their legs, ...

AT THE FAIR. IT’S STANDING ROOM ONLY IN PIONEER HALL FRIDAY MORNING. LADIES HAS BEEN CALLING CONTESTANTS RIDING IN THEIR NAMES, HOPING THEY’RE STILL ENOUGH ROOM TO SIGN UP THE COSTUMES. I’M HERE TO ...

The Iowa State Fair is meant to celebrate the state's agriculture wins — but there are some other Iowa State Fair traditions every year.The calling contests kicked off on Day 1 of the fair Thursday ...

Seven competitors took part in one of the most iconic and unique competitions the Iowa State Fair is nationally recognized for: the husband calling contest. “GARYYYYYYYYY!” one contestant cried.

IT’S NICE TO FINALLY HAVE ANSWERS ON THAT, TODD. THANK YOU. WELL, AN IOWA WOMAN KNOWN FOR HER POWERFUL VOICE AT THE IOWA STATE FAIR HAS DIED. BONNIE SWALWELL ILER DIED OVER THE WEEKEND. SHE WAS A FAN ...

1/16: Jill Christenson does her best imitation of a loon for the Loon Calling Contest during Heritage Days on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Crosby Memorial Park. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch 2/16: ...