Simon Conway
Trusted analysis of the top Iowa and national stories
Episodes
December 15, 2025 • 30 mins
Hour 2 with two of Simon's favorite people - Lee Habeeb, host of 'Our American Stories' and Giorgio A Tsoukalos of 'Ancient Aliens' fame.
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December 15, 2025 • 23 mins
After a dark and difficult weekend of loss here in Iowa, the country and the world Simon brings light and shares the pain of many right now.
In honor of the 2 fallen Iowa National Guard soldiers and 3 injured from an ambush in Syria we dedicate today's show to Sgt William Nathaniel Howard, of Marshalltown IA and Sgt Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar of Grimes, IA.
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December 12, 2025 • 31 mins
Final hour of the 2025 Variety Children's Charity of Iowa Compassion Fund Radiothon.
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December 12, 2025 • 30 mins
Hour 2 of the Variety Children's Charity of Iowa Compassion Fund Radiothon. More stories, more whys, more reasons to give back and help these families.
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December 12, 2025 • 31 mins
Day 2 of the Variety Children's Charity of Iowa on the Simon Conway Show.
Grab your Kleenex, hug your kids/grandkids and count your blessings as your listen to the stories of these Iowa families and how Variety stepped in to help in some of the most difficult moments in the lives of these families.
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December 11, 2025 • 31 mins
Hour 2 of the Simon Conway Show LIVE from the Variety Children's Charity of Iowa Radiothon.
Simon talks to corporate sponsors, Variety staff and Iowa families that have been helped by Variety when they needed it most!
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December 11, 2025 • 32 mins
Hour 1 of the Simon Conway Show LIVE from the Variety Children's Charity of Iowa Radiothon.
Simon talks to corporate sponsors, Variety staff and Iowa families that have been helped by Variety when they needed it most!
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December 10, 2025 • 47 mins
Know the saying "So much to do and so little time"? Today's show is exactly that! With only half the time Simon fits in just as much local news and information!
Simon begins by talking about the Holliwell Covered Bridge of Bridges of Madison County fame and it's dire need for construction help! An Iowa icon needs an Iowa Nice miracle!
Next, Simon talks Christmas at Terrace Hill with Molly Franta that will be honoring the families ...
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December 9, 2025 • 30 mins
Simon has a fascinating conversation with Don VanHowling of Van Wall Equipment about how AI has helped the farming industry and how the newly announced farm subsidies might be able to help farmers in areas of new equipment.
And later, Simon talks to Jackie Schmelin, Director of Public Affairs for the Iowa National Guard about today's big announcement - THE BLUE ANGELS ARE COMING TO IOWA in 2027!!
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December 9, 2025 • 9 mins
Simon has a fascinating conversation with Don VanHowling of Van Wall Equipment about how AI has helped the farming industry and how the newly announced farm subsidies might be able to help farmers in areas of new equipment.
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December 9, 2025 • 14 mins
Simon talks to Marc Beckman, AI expert & author of 'Some Future Day; How AI is going to change everything', about the newest battle technology available and honestly, it's frightening!
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December 9, 2025 • 31 mins
Simon talks to Congresswoman Ashley Hinson about the recent help announced for farmers as well as her upcoming legislation regarding moms, dads and pregnancy.
Later, Simon talks to Marc Beckman, AI expert & author of 'Some Future Day; How AI is going to change everything', about the newest battle technology available and honestly, it's frightening!
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December 9, 2025 • 9 mins
Simon talks to Rep Hinson about the recent farm subsidies and her upcoming bill that will require the biological father to be 50% financially responsible for the pregnancy.
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December 9, 2025 • 13 mins
Simon talks to Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, new Iowa Speaker of the House, about his legislative priorities this coming session. What does he have in mind? Listen and find out!
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December 9, 2025 • 33 mins
Congress is playing games again and we're stuck in the middle. Today, all the talk is either about illegal drugs and cartels or legal medications and healthcare. Both give Simon a headache!
Later, Simon talks to Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, new Iowa Speaker of the House, about his legislative priorities this coming session. What does he have in mind? Listen and find out!
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December 8, 2025 • 10 mins
Simon talks to Brenda Siri from Corporation Connections, LLC about the shocking trend starting with Gen Z...taking classes on how to make a phone call! They call it "Telephobic". Do you have a Telephobic Gen Z'er in your life?
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December 8, 2025 • 31 mins
Times, they are a'changin' and that's evident in both the restaurant industry and in phone etiquette - especially with Gen Z!
First, Simon talks to Jessica Dunker from the Iowa Restaurant Association in the trend growing in the industry where diners are limiting their outings to happy hour and specials. What needs to change for the restaurant industry to return to full strength?
Later, Simon talks to Brenda Siri from Corporation Co...
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December 8, 2025 • 12 mins
Simon and Mrs C talks to the Iowa Restaurant Association's Jessica Dunker about the trend across Iowa and the country where diners are seeking out specials and happy hours in their going out trends.
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December 8, 2025 • 10 mins
Simon talks to the State Director of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, Matt Everson, about the potential of BOI Reporting returning in future administrations that will affect the 200k Iowa small businesses.
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December 8, 2025 • 31 mins
Hour 1 is busting at the seams with news involving Iowa! Today, President Trump announced a "farm bailout" to help the farm markets after October's announcement that China agreed to purchase U.S. soybeans.
Simon also talks to the State Director of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, Matt Everson, about the potential of BOI Reporting returning in future administrations that will affect the 200k Iowa small businesses.
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