The fair announced 84 new foods ahead of this year's event, featuring some out-of-the-box Iowa eats such as a BLT on a stick ... cheese took home the title for best new fair food last year.

I ordered BLT sandwiches at Cousins Subs, Jimmy John's, and Subway to see which chain does the lunch staple best. Only one ...

Here's how it went. Prices may vary by location. I started my quest for the best BLT at Cousins Subs. Cousins Subs began serving sandwiches in 1972. As its name suggests, the brand was started by ...