Gov. Kim Reynolds to hold 'Fair-Side Chats' with Republican presidential candidates

Republican presidential candidates will have a chance to introduce themselves to fairgoers at next month's Iowa State Fair.Gov. Kim Reynolds announced this morning that she will interview the candidates in what she's calling "Fair-Side Chats."“I couldn’t be more excited to host the presidential candidates at our world-class Iowa State Fair, showcasing all we have to offer,” Reynolds said. “These one-on-one ‘Fair-Side Chats’ offer the candidates an incredible opportunity to share their message directly with Iowans. With just 6 months to go until the Iowa Caucus, it’s crunch time!”The chats will take place at JR's South Pork Ranch.The interviews are scheduled throughout the fair, from August 10-20. Reynolds' campaign said it is finalizing dates.More Iowa State Fair coverage64 new foods on the menu for 2023 Iowa State FairIconic Iowa athletes to be sculpted out of butter at 2023 Iowa State FairIowa State Fair free concerts: 2023 lineup on fair's free stagesFinal acts for 2023 Iowa State Fair Grandstand announced