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The state fair moved to Des Moines permanently in 1878. The fairgrounds were initially located on the west side of the city between East 38th Street on the east, East 42nd Street on the west, Center Street on the north and Grand Avenue on the south. [3] In 1886 the fairgrounds were moved to the east side of town on University Avenue.
The fairgrounds are spread over 450 acres (1.8 km 2), including 160 acres (0.65 km 2) of campsites. Located at East 30th Street and East University Avenue, it is a 10 minute drive east from downtown Des Moines. [8] The fairgrounds are filled with carnival rides and vendors during the Fair.
Since 1987, Goodguys has held what are known as their National Summer Series events. Held at fairgrounds and super speedways around the country in cities such as Pleasanton, California, Del Mar, California, Scottsdale, Arizona, Columbus, Ohio, Dover, Delaware, Des Moines, Iowa, Fort Worth, Texas, and other cities, these rod and custom events feature thousands of hot rods and custom cars on ...
James Norris' remains were found in Florida. But investigators say he may have lived in or had associates in Des Moines. Florida law enforcement look to Des Moines to help solve 50-year-old cold case
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Nov. 27—MOSES LAKE — There's a lot going on at the Grant County Fairgrounds. There's the annual fair, of course, and assorted festivals, trade shows, fundraisers and private parties, just like ...
William J. Riley Sr. (October 7, 1920 [1] – December 15, 2006) was an American entertainer known as "Mr. State Fair" in Iowa. Riley was born in Iowa Falls, Iowa.His father died when he was 18 months old, and Bill and his brother were raised by their mother through the Great Depression.
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