Gianna Loraditch had an advantage going into the Iowa State Fair’s annual pie-eating contest. The 6-year-old is missing her two front teeth. No pesky enamel to block her slice. Wide open for hoovering ...

A milelong fun run joins the list of activities at this year’s Whoopie Pie Festival in downtown Rutland to celebrate the chocolate-and-cream concoction. The jamboree takes place from noon-4 p.m.