A drunk-driving arrest sidelines one of Iowa's most successful football coaches days before kickoff; Iowa taxpayers score a massive settlement against Meta over kids and social media; Iowa's food-borne illness outbreak keeps growing; can the President REALLY rename Lake Ontario; Dolly Parton's biographer joins us.

Dolly Parton's final chapter; an Iowa teacher accused of grooming a student goes to trial; America is in a showdown with Canada AND Iran; the fight over mail-in ballots before the next election; cattlemen, consumers, and beef prices.

New revelations in the Waukee football coach OWI case; a record-breaking Iowa State Fair; A new person of interest in one of Iowa's most notorious murder mysteries; an Iowa marching band is heading to the Rose Parade.

Chaos in the classroom as Iowa kids go back to school; Iowa cattlemen have a beef with President Trump; the Lindsay Clancy case inspires emotional discussions about postpartum depression; tariff talks with Canada fall apart.

Day 9 at the Iowa State Fair; Hailey and Carley give a behind-the-scenes look at putting together the Bill Riley Talent Search; electrical lineman get ready for a rodeo; it's time to llama limbo; Carlie Carlson promotes adaptive sports; Chelsea and Lexi bring a playlist as they render first aid.

Day 8 from the Iowa State Fair: George Atsidakos talks pie making; Kelly talks pie eating; and Lana Shope talks pie judging. PLUS: Anna Pilcher spotlights fabrics and threads while Christie Jensen highlights Iowa wines.

Day 7 of the Iowa State Fair: Hayden stops by to discuss dealing with hot, angry chickens; popular (and large) horses arrive; Robin Taylor talks bingo and Fairopoly; Steve Lukan details a new outreach to Veterans looking for work; Matt Ribar arrives with garlic dill pickle cheese curds; we shine a spotlight on young farmers.

On Day 6 of the Iowa State Fair, Jeff learns how your poop indicates your gut health. PLUS: the 100th anniversary of the DNR aquarium; how a cookout contest is judged; how a candidate stumps for votes at the Fair; a worthy cause at Hy-Vee; doll houses and miniature rooms; the annual horseshoe pitching championship; a champion auctioneer will be crowned.

On Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair, VA Secretary Doug Collins appeals to veterans who are struggling. PLUS: the Fair's outreach to veterans, how the Fair is celebrating America 250, the return of the roller coaster, a look at the Cultural Center, and a snack break featuring Strawberry Bliss.