The Marshalltown Central Business District is announcing the return of Ridiculous Day to downtown Marshalltown from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 25. After a temporary relocation last year due to construction, Ridiculous Day will once again take place in the heart of downtown, centered around the ...

DES MOINES — The historic Swine Barn on the Iowa State Fairgrounds is undergoing a three-year, $19.6 million renovation, marking the largest facilities project in Iowa State Fair history. Originally built in 1907 and expanded in 1936, the barn has served generations of exhibitors and ...

DES MOINES — With just 38 days until the gates open, now is the time for families to start planning the 2026 Iowa State Fair adventure and take advantage of limited-time savings before they disappear. Save time and money: 1. Save $5 on advance adult admission tickets. 2. Buy advance ...

Tomorrow we will be celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and I wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday. Luisa Ortega and the Red, White and Blue Committee plus the 13th Street District have been hard at work raising money and planning for all the festivities for us to enjoy. We ...

July 3-5 - Garwin Freedom Days July 3-5 - Red, White & Blue Carnival! July 4 Yoga in the Park-West End Park, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. 4th of July Run!, 4th of July Parade, Kid's Activities, Softball/Baseball Games - 13th Street District and Iowa Veterans Home, 8 a.m. to 4 ...

LOCAL GRAINS The prices paid for cash grain in central Iowa at the close of trade on July 2, 2026. Corn: $3.77 - 3.94 Soybeans: $10.86 - 10.93 Weather Reporting Guidelines Temperatures Yesterday's High 90 Yesterday's Low 77 Last High 85 Last Low 63 Precipitation Through 7 ...