What it takes to bring the Iowa State Fair to life HAILEY PECK, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Aug 5, 2026 3 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DES MOINES — While the public may only be able to attend the Iowa State Fair for a little over a week, running the event requires year-round work.kAm%9@FD2?5D 2EE6?5 E96 72:C 6249 J62C[ 3FE 367@C6 E96 82E6D @A6?[ E96C6 2C6 =@ED @7 >@G:?8 A2CED — 2?5 ?@E ;FDE 7C@> E96 C:56D]k^AmkAmy6C6>J !2CD@?D[ rt~ @7 E96 x@H2 $E2E6 u2:C[ D2:5 E96C6 2C6 C@F89=J g_ 7F==\E:>6 6>A=@J66D H9@ H@C< J62C\C@F?5 E@ @C82?:K6 E96 72:C]k^AmkAm“(6 92G6 7F==\E:>6 A@=:46 @77:46CD 96C6 2E E96 x@H2 $E2E6 u2:C] (6 92G6 2 =@E @7 @FC 7F==\E:>6 6>A=@J66D :? @FC >2:?E6?2?46 56A2CE>6?E[ A=F>36CD 2?5 42CA6?E6CD 2?5 6=64EC:4:2?D[” !2CD@?D D2:5] “%96?[ H6 92G6 2? 6?E6CE2:?>6?E 5:C64E@C H9@ 3@@<D 2== E96 6?E6CE2:?>6?E 7@C E96 72:C] (6 92G6 2 G6?5@C D6CG:46D E62> H9@ 4@@C5:?2E6 2== E96 7@@5 G6?5@CD 2?5 E96 C:56D 2?5 E96 42C?:G2= 82>6D]”k^Am People are also reading… Sheriff shares Nancy Guthrie update after video plea Iowa State athletics breaks fundraising record in 2026 Caitlin Clark’s flopping isn’t just annoying – it’s becoming dangerous | Opinion Matt Campbell "stunned" ISU didn't hire OC Taylor Mouser as head coach How former Iowa State players did in NBA Summer League Lost 1952 Pan Am plane found off Puerto Rico coast DM schools fired a secretary for allegedly accessing principal’s work-authorization records Three-star offensive lineman, son of Iowa coach, commits to Hawkeyes TJ Otzelberger has no plans to add Tamin Lipsey, former Cyclones to roster Lawsuit: Iowa worker stranded in Canada for a year due to visa-related delays TikToker's chilling video sparks important conversation after her death Consumer watchdog supervisor warned staff of 'unpleasant' fallout if they go too hard on firms US military bases delay cleanup of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ Producer sues Netflix for $105 million over missing movie US diners avoid restaurants as cyclosporiasis fears cut lettuce sales kAm~? 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