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State Fair switching to cashless payment system Tickets will be needed to purchase food, drinks and attractions at the Iowa State Fair later this year. Share Shares Copy Link Copy

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WEBVTT unemployment benefits. New at 5:00. The Iowa State Fair is changing the way you pay for food.. drinks.. and attractions. The fair is switching to a cashless payment system... meaning fairgoers will now use tickets to make their purchases. A letter being sent to Iowa State Fair partners.. says the new system will help fairgoers better manager their cash.. and reduce the risk of robbery or employee thefts for vendors. We will have reaction from vendors .. and state fair