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Official Photos from the 2026 Iowa State Fair Ceremonies Hosted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

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Added to The State & Nation: October 1, 2026

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DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 30, 2026) - The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship hosted three successful recognition ceremonies during the record-breaking 2026 Iowa State Fair. Official photos from each event are now available on the Department’s Flickr page for publication and public use. As part of Iowa’s America250 celebration at the Iowa State Fair, this year’s ceremonies included a special recognition of the nation’s milestone.

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Official Photos from the 2026 Iowa State Fair Ceremonies Hosted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Official photos are available for publication and public use

As part of Iowa’s America250 celebration at the Iowa State Fair, this year’s ceremonies included a special recognition of the nation’s milestone. Each recipient received an America250 seal on their certificate and/or sign and had their official photo taken in front of an America250 backdrop.

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**Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson are photographed with each family.**

Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards Ceremony

Held on Wednesday, Aug. 19

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**Gov. Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon are photographed with each recipient.**

Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar Recognition Ceremony

Held on Tuesday, Aug.18

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**Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is photographed with each student.**

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