Iowa State Fair boots Steer N' Stein operators after failure to pay fair, employees, vendors
One of the most profitable beer and food concessions at the Iowa State Fair is up for grabs in 2025 after the fair board ...
An Iowa State Fair food vendor that didn't pay employees owes the fair more than $100,000
Iowa State Fair vendor Steer N' Stein didn't pay employees. Now, officials say, the fair also didn't get fully paid.
Iowa State Fair Board to discuss ‘next steps’ for Steer ‘N’ Stein this week
The future of Steer ‘N’ Stein at the Iowa State Fair remains unclear but the serious questions about its owners’ unpaid bills ...
New operator coming for a longtime Iowa State Fair restaurant
Wednesday afternoon the Iowa State Fair Board voted unanimously to find a new operator for Steer N' Stein. This decision was ...
Iowa State Fair not inviting Steer N' Stein back following delayed payments
The Steer N’ Stein sign at the fairgrounds will remain in place until a new vendor is chosen by the Iowa State Fair Board.
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Craving State Fair cookies? You can buy dough
The famous Iowa State Fair Barksdale's State Fair Cookie is available in bags of preportioned, ready-to-bake dough to help ...
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Blue Ribbon Foundation holding auction of Iowa State Fair items
Fans of the Iowa State Fair can pick up memorabilia or keepsakes in an auction that begins today. The Blue Ribbon Foundation ...
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The Iowa State Fair butter cow will be sculpted in the Smithsonian next year
The Iowa State Fair’s iconic butter cow will make a trip ... like quilts and other handmade arts and crafts, creative food products and Native American art and traditions.