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Iowa minor league baseball team hosts Davenport's first "Bobble Election."

Every year thousands of young Iowans are involved with FFA projects through their local chapters. Though it isn't possible to see the judging of every project it is possible to see those who received top honors in 2008. Watch all the pageantry as the FFA winners celebrate their accomplishments with a parade in the Livestock Pavilion. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds FFA parade champion livestock animals Added: August 19, 2008

At Walnut Square, the Extreme Canines stunt dog show was a big hit in it first appearance at the Fair. And it's important to note these talented dogs were all adopted out of animal shelters across the country. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds extreme canines dogs stunt show animals pets trick tricks Added: August 19, 2008

See all the county fair queens and then enjoy the selection of the 2008 Iowa State Fair Queen: Ashley Quade from Calhoun County. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds queen beauty pageant teens Added: August 19, 2008

Mark Pearson chats with the 2008 State Fair Queen, Ashley Quade of Calhoun County. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds queen ashley quade beauty pageant Added: August 19, 2008

Given its shape, it's really hard to "roll" an egg. You never know which way it will go. Near Heritage Village, Peter Hamlin says the kids were having an "egg-citing" time trying to roll eggs. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds egg rolling competition teens Added: August 19, 2008

Peter Hamlin is at Pioneer Hall for the Youth Rooster Crowing Contest and the Ladies' Chicken Calling Contests. They are perennial favorites. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds rooster hen chicken animal calling calls wildlife Added: August 19, 2008

Paul Berge is travelling a Side Road that takes him off the Fairgrounds to Nemaha and 10 years into the past. He's following the trail of the Farmall square dancing tractors, which are on their "goodbye" tour. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds tractor square dance dancing comedy Added: August 19, 2008

The Beijing Olympics have nothing on the great Iowa State Fair. Amy Johnson Boyle is on the Grand Concourse where teams compete in relays for State Fair Gold. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds olympics games competition contest beijing gold Added: August 19, 2008

North of the Swine Barn there's a food stand that's been a popular eating place for decades. Tom and Carol Robbins have have been running the Dinner Bell for more than 20 years. Learn it's history and why this eatery is a place where everybody is part of the family. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds food concessions prepare preparation Added: August 19, 2008

The technology for taking photographs has changed considerably with the advent of digital cameras. But the art of taking a good picture hasn't changed. At the Cultural Center we see some winners in the Photography Salon. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds art artists photo photography Added: August 19, 2008

At the Media Center in the Cattle Barn, force is pitted against force. The Monster Arm Wrestling tournament is celebrating it's 30th year at the Fair. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds monster arm wrestling Added: August 19, 2008

You'll need a strong sweet tooth for this stop. At the Elwell Family Food Center, it's cookies, cookies, and more cookies at the Midwest Living Cookie contest. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 fairgrounds food cookies Added: August 19, 2008

One of the things that makes the Iowa State Fair so great is our young people. For exhibitors at the FFA Swine Show, this is the culmination of months of preparation. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds FFA animals pigs livestock Added: August 19, 2008

August 14 was Iowa Park and Recreation Day at the Fair. One of the contests was bubble gum blowing. Even though when some of us were kids our parents frowned on bubble gum, big bubbles were winning prizes at the Riley Stage. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds bubble gum bubblegum chewing chewinggum blowing contest competition Added: August 19, 2008

Some people seem to think it's fun to eat without things like knives or forks or even hands. We think it's funny to watch the pie eating contest at the Riley Stage. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds Added: August 19, 2008

Paul Berge takes a Side Road where the Grand Concourse and Hollywood Boulevard meet and learns how a book put "our state fair" on the silver screen. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds movie silver screen hollywood film musical Added: August 19, 2008

Dogs helping herd other animals goes back centuries. At the stock dog trials in the new outdoor arena, humans and their dogs continue this ancient partnership. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds dog animal herding contest trials Added: August 19, 2008

Up at Pioneer Hall, it's the cow chip throwing contest. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds cow chip pie throw toss contest throwing tossing Added: August 19, 2008

When it's hot and humid, baking bread can be a challenge. Some contestants at the Elwell Family food Center were up at 4 am just so their dough would rise. The division is Red Star with Whole Grain Breads - Whole Grain Yeast Bread/Rolls For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds food bread baking Added: August 19, 2008

Weekly summary of energy news from the upper Midwest region

On May 12th, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided the largest employer of Postville, Iowa; severely rattling the small American town. (Aug. 17) Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: after the-raid postville iowa struggles on ice raid Added: August 17, 2008

On May 12th, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided the largest employer of Postville, Iowa; severely rattling the small American town. (Aug. 17) Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: after the-raid postville iowa struggles on ice raid Added: August 17, 2008

Star Wars fans, this is your show! Choose the Light Side or the Dark Side on this episode of Crazy Dave's Kid Show!

Paul Berge is travelling a Side Road that takes him off the Fairgrounds to Nemaha and 10 years into the past. He's following the trail of the Farmall square dancing tractors, which are on their "goodbye" tour. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds square dancing tractor Added: August 15, 2008

The glamour of a beauty pageant and intensity of the horse show ring culminate in the annual State Fair Cowgirl Queen contest. Judged on both riding skills and personal appearance, more than 120 Iowans compete for the honor of reigning as Cowgirl Queen. Highlights from the show ring include the Cowgirl Queen salute, a hallmark of the competition, and the crowning of this year's junior and senior Cowgirl Queens. Feature commentary by show judge, Amanda Eason, Miss Rodeo Iowa 2007. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds cowgirl beauty pageant queen teens Added: August 15, 2008

It seems appropriate that the Grocery Bagging contest was held at the new Budweiser Stage. Beer may not provide all the necessary nutrients, but you buy it in grocery stores and you carry it in grocery bags. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds grocery bag contest Added: August 15, 2008

Hear the bands, see the floats, and enjoy the fun of the State Fair Parade as IPTV kicks off its 38th year of highlights of the Iowa State Fair. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds parade ceremony floats Added: August 15, 2008

Paul Berge is back, horsing around on a Side Road at the State Fair. He's found something that weighs 12 tons, has 32 legs and roughly 144 hands. Give up? It's the Budweiser Clydesdale Hitch. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds clydesdales horses Budweiser beer Added: August 15, 2008

Corning, Iowa's artist-in-residence Rachel Sims teaches people how to make a silver ring they can take home, IPTV's Jeneane Beck stopped by the Cultural Center for a lesson. For more Iowa State Fair 2008 Coverage visit http://www.iptv.org/fair/ Author: IowaPublicTelevision Keywords: Iowa Public Television IowaPublicTelevision IPTV State Fair 2008 Des Moines fairgrounds ring making workshop how to jewelry Added: August 15, 2008