Good morning, West Des Moines.

Iowa State Fair officials offer free park-and-ride service from Southridge Mall that takes fairgoers to the fairgrounds in about 15 minutes as well as rental scooters and six-seat golf carts for easier navigation — additional staff will guide riders this weekend to reduce delays.

Talented siblings from Clive shined at the Iowa State Fair’s children’s singing contest at Pioneer Hall on Wednesday morning; Sloan won first with her rendition of 'A Million Dreams' and her brother Hendrik took second, marking a heartwarming win for their family & community.

At the Iowa State Fair today, 274 Century Farms and 240 Heritage Farms are honored for over 100 years in the same family & celebrated in the 1902 Livestock Pavilion.

Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig noted the red & white decor highlighted the fair’s tribute to enduring farm legacies.

The Iowa State Fair celebrates 20 years of its famous hot beef sundae today as long lines form for the comforting mix of mashed potatoes, gravy, beef, and cheese.

Family-run Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters offers free sundaes to fairgoers wearing special T-shirts (redeemable for a free sundae).

Eighty-six central Iowa school districts will begin school on Aug.

24 — less than 24 hours after the state fair closes — allowing families to enjoy both events without conflict.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments on a proposed rule change that gives in-state hunters first access to game over non-residents & limits non-residents to two 7-day hunting periods.

A hearing on Sept. 22 is scheduled, and changes will take effect during the 2027 hunting season.

Today, Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines received a book vending machine via the 'Turning Pages, Healing Hearts' program.

The Caitlin Clark Foundation and Scholastic partnered to give pediatric patients free books and tokens for access — offering moments of joy during medically challenging times.