It's NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY and HYVEE is celebrating! SIMON is live at the Mills Civic HyVee store and talking to ERIC DOUGH, Manager of Perishables. He shares how his department runs and manages expectations for growth and holidays. It's a super fascinating look into how our local stores operate.

It's an hour of fun, weird, odd and true stories from across the state, country and world - SIMON and MRS C cover it all!

Do you love animals? Are you looking for a job? The ARL needs you!! SIMON talks to the ARL hiring coordinator, KC ROUTOS about the many opportunities and positions available.

From politics to pork & pie! SIMON discusses what to expect with the current situation in the Senate and what to expect at this year's Iowa State Fair!

The Iowa State Fair starts in 29 days! Today, MRS C helped judge the Top 11 New Fair Foods to narrow down the Top 3. She and SIMON talk to JEREMY PARSONS, Iowa State Fair CEO, about what to look for at this year's fair.

With the recent and unexpected passing of Senator Lindsey Graham the country is looking at what will happen with not just his vacant seat but with the current Republican majority. Will it hold? Who will win Sen. Graham's seat? SIMON asks political strategist MELINDA PRESTON what she thinks as we watch how this all shakes out.

There's been lots of news coming out of Washington DC today including the announcement of American troops withdrawing from Iraq. SIMON has all this and more!

Congresswoman MARIANNETTE MILLER-MEEKS updates SIMON on the many things happening in Congress this week including the 'Take Care of America's Veterans' Act and the disagreement between Congress and the VFW.

It's Monday. It's hot. There's enough negative news to talk about but instead SIMON, MRS C and NEWSMAN DAVE are keeping it light. Do you talk to your plants? How much does garbage cost? Oh, and MRS C learned something new about SIMON this weekend. Listen to find out what it was!

The cost f living seems to be higher and higher every day. When will we see some relief on gas, oil and housing prices? SIMON asks those important questions to experts RAY 'RT' TREVINOI and FRANK CASSIDY this hour.