The Iowa State Fair has been one of the biggest state traditions for more than 100 years. It draws tens of thousands of people every year from all over the world to ride on the midway to see the ...

Otherwise known as the Magnolia State, Mississippi is one of the southern states in the US and a big part of the idea of “southern hospitality.” This wonderful region has a lot of hidden qualities ...

Many U.S. state flowers were chosen over 125 years ago, often for qualities like beauty, resilience, and cultural significance. Several states share the same flower, and surprisingly, 16 states have ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Iowa has a good football team. Michigan State, not so much. So the following are Fun Facts for some ...