Good morning, West Des Moines.

At Iowa State Fair on Wednesday morning, families enjoyed sensory-friendly activities including calming rooms, a discovery garden, and animal interactions at Little Hands on the farm.

The fair provided a supportive setting for children (age 3 with autism) and others to explore farm life safely.

A new documentary examines the micro-industry of Iowa State Fair parking and will be featured on Aug.

29 and Sept. 5 at Fleur Cafe and Cinema in Des Moines. The film shows how residents earn money by parking thousands of cars to cover bills (or property taxes).

Mediterranean flavors boost local dining with restaurants offering gyros, shawarma, hummus and creative twists — Eatery A at 2932 Ingersoll Ave. serves Mediterranean pizzas and brunch, The Green Olive in West Des Moines offers a classic herb sauce, and Olympic Flame in East Village stays a Greek staple.

A packed crowd watched powerful trucks and tractors pull sleds at Elwell Family Park today — winners in 14 classes were named, and the next truck pull will take place tomorrow in Wisner, Nebraska.