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Iowa State Fair: Tradition Meets Innovation | Des Moines News
This year’s Iowa State Fair was more than rides and fries—it was a celebration of community, innovation, and legacy. From potato-powered poutine to a hidden garden feeding families, the fair spotlighted heartwarming stories behind the scenes. A new food-tech startup connected fairgoers with immigrant-owned eateries, while Mario Kart esports debuted as gaming went mainstream. The beloved “Pie Lady,” Louise Piper, was honored in a baking tribute, and the iconic Gizmo sandwich stand passed to a new generation. Iowa’s butter cow artist Sarah Pratt earned a Smithsonian call, and the state leads…
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