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Iowa State Fair boots Steer N' Stein operators after failure to pay fair, employees, vendors
One of the most profitable beer and food concessions at the Iowa State Fair is up for grabs in 2025 after the fair board decided Wednesday to discontinue a contract with its operators, a prominent Des Moines couple who failed to pay employees,
Iowa State Fair Board to discuss ‘next steps’ for Steer ‘N’ Stein this week
The future of Steer ‘N’ Stein at the Iowa State Fair remains unclear but the serious questions about its owners’ unpaid bills aren’t being ignored. The Iowa State Fair Board is meeting this week to discuss “next steps” for the food vendor,
Iowa State Fair opts to not extend Steer ‘N’ Stein ownership group after outstanding bills
After the Michael Krantz ownership group of Steer 'N' Stein had questions raised about its ability to pay their employees and the fair, the Iowa State Fair announced on Wednesday that the group would not be welcomed back in 2025.
An Iowa State Fair food vendor that didn't pay employees owes the fair more than $100,000
Iowa State Fair vendor Steer N' Stein didn't pay employees. Now, officials say, the fair also didn't get fully paid.
Iowa State Fair sues Steer N' Stein, alleging owner owes more than $100K in fees
The Iowa State Fair said Steer N' Stein's owner owes over $100K in fees. But the owner's attorney said the issue will be resolved shortly.
Iowa State Fair boots Steer N' Stein operators after failure to pay fair, workers, vendors
Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons said fair staff will be preparing a request for proposals for those interested in operating Steer N’ Stein, which occupies a large stand across from the administration building on the fairgrounds. It recorded more than $1.28 ...
Steer N' Stein owner not invited back to Iowa State Fair
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Iowa State Fair not inviting Steer N' Stein back following delayed payments
The Steer N’ Stein sign at the fairgrounds will remain in place until a new vendor is chosen by the Iowa State Fair Board.
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Iowa State Fair to end contract with operators of popular concession stand
The fair’s CEO says the operators of Steer N' Stein, Michael and Kimberly Krantz, owe the fair more than $100,000.
New operator coming for a longtime Iowa State Fair restaurant
Wednesday afternoon the Iowa State Fair Board voted unanimously to find a new operator for Steer N' Stein. This decision was ...
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Iowa State Fair looking into accusations that Steer 'N Stein didn't pay employees
An Iowa State Fair official confirmed this week that the fair is looking into allegations that employees and vendors at a longtime fair concessions vendor, Steer 'N' Stein, did not get paid this ...
NC governor’s race: Stein’s transition team includes a Republican and a former Cooper aide
With Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein ’s decisive victory on Election Day over Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the ...
Steer N' Stein still owes employee wages, fees to State Fair, lawsuit says
The Steer N' Stein restaurant at the Iowa State Fair owes over $100,000 in unpaid fees, with additional reports of unpaid ...
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