Simon Conway

Rep. MEGAN JONES gives SIMON our Friday update to what's happened this week in the Iowa House. Later, TOM COLVIN from the ARL explains why SF2099, a bill that would make animal torture a felony in the state of Iowa, needs to be passed, especially since Iowa is the ONLY state that does not hold these crimes to felony-level prosecution.

Rep. MEGAN JONES gives SIMON our Friday update to what's happened this week in the Iowa House. Pennies, Kratom, cancer, attorney metal health, animals and human trafficking - all this and more! Oh, and a triple birthday party for little people was mentioned too!

SIMON talks to Senate Majority Leader, SEN. MIKE KLIMESH, about what's going on in the Senate now that the first funnel has passed. Simon and Sen. Klimesh discuss several bills that have survived that voters should be aware of - especially SF2099 that would make torture of a domestic pet a felony. Iowa is currently the ONLY state in the Union that does not make these heinous acts a felony! Simon definitely wants to see that change!

Iowans stood up and stood in for veteran Jack Hayes who had no family to attend his funeral. Today, 300 people showed up to ensure Jack was not laid to rest alone. LANAE STROVERS and SIMON discuss what an incredible sight and moment it was. Later, SIMON talks to IA Senate Majority Leader, SEN. MIKE KLIMESH, about what's happening in the Senate now that funnel week is over, what the Senate is working on & what bills people need to be aware of and contact their Senators about - especially SF2099 that will make animal torture a felony.

A few days ago SIMON and MRS. C learned about an Iowa veteran that had passed away and would have no family at his funeral. We were asked to spread the word so the first call we made was to our friend LANAE STROVERS, founder of The Final Salute, and then we put the call out to our listeners all across the state for people to attend Jack's service. Well, today Jack Hayes was laid to rest and 300 Iowans showed up! SIMON and LANAE talk about the beautiful site of so many Iowans showing up for Jack.

SIMON talks to Rep. DR. MEGAN SRINIVAS, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee about HF705 - a bill that is personally important to MRS C to help future victims of intimate assault. As a DV & SA survivor, Mrs C knows how important this legislation is to get passed. If she had access to a place & plan like what this legislation will provide it would have helped save her from the additional trauma she experienced after her assault and for the following 20 years. Simon & Mrs. C want to see this passed to save future Iowa victims from the experiences she had.

SIMON talks to Iowa Representative MARK THOMPSON about an incredibly important and needed bill that is making it's way through our legislative process. HF2565 will create a human trafficking investigative task force in all 4 quadrants in our state that will hopefully save countless lives and put their evil perpetrators exactly where they need to be - behind bars!

Beef, it's what's for dinner! There's a cattle crisis across the country and that's a big deal here in Iowa. Nationwide, we are experiencing the smallest herd numbers in history. SIMON talks to CRAIG MOSS, President of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association to find out what this means for our farmers, our wallets and our plates.

SIMON talks to Iowa Representative BILL GUSTOFF about HF2584 that will establish drug-free homeless service zones, and provide penalties for violations. What other bills survived funnel last week and what died? Rep Gustoff fill us in on all of that and more!

SIMON talks to State Auditor ROB SAND who want to be Iowa's next Governor.

State Auditor ROB SAND is live in-studio but this time SIMON asks him questions as a candidate for Iowa Governor.

Candidate for Senate District 23, WES ENOS, tells SIMON what motivated him to run for office, why he wants to serve the citizens of Eastern Polk County and how he sees the future of his community. There's also 1 specific thing he's done that Simon has never seen from another political candidate! Listen and find out what caught Simon's attention!

More follow up discussion about last night's State of the Union address. What was said, what wasn't and what will effect your wallet? SIMON discusses all this and more!

SIMON talks gas, oil, energy and the costs associated with all 3 to RT 'Ray' Trevino. What does President Trump's State of the Union address mean for these industries and for your wallet?

It's the morning after the night before (again) and SIMON is fired up to talk all about the State of the Union and Sen. JONI ERNST gives a firsthand look into last night's State of the Union address and her admiration for her special guest.

Sen. JONI ERNST gives SIMON an firsthand look into last night's State of the Union address as well as her honor of hosting Arianna Howard, widow of SSG. Nate Howard, as her special guest.

When it comes to the economy, dollar valuation, investments and understanding it all, there is no better person for SIMON to talk to than GROVER NORQUIST, President of Americans for Tax Reform. And there's no better person to explain it to Simon - and ALL of us - than Grover!

All eyes will be on the United States House chamber in anticipation of President Trump's State of the Union address but will all bodies be present for it? SIMON talks to Iowa Congresswomen ASHLEY HINSON and MARIANNETTE MILLER-MEEKS about what they are expecting to hear, what they're hoping to hear and what they are looking forward to hearing the most from the President.

President Trump will be giving his State of the Union address tonight and there will be several special Iowans sitting in the gallery as guests of honor. Congresswoman ASHLEY HINSON calls in to introduce her special guests at the SOTU - Meskwaki Police Chief JEFF & MISTY BUNN, parents of SSG NATHANIAL 'NATE' HOWARD. On December 13, 2025, Iowa National Guardsmen, SSG HOWARD and SSG EDGAR TORRES-TOVAR, along with their interpreter, were killed in action, while three other Iowa guardsmen were wounded. Congresswoman Hinson is honoring the memory of SSG Howard by hosting his parents tonight. Senator Joni Ernst will be hosting SSG Howard's wife, Arianna, as her honored guest. Congressman Zach Nunn will be honoring the memory of SSG Torres-Tovar by hosting his parents, HUGO TORRES and ISABEL TOVAR as his special guest in the gallery for the State of the Union.

Iowa farmer, GORDIE SIEBRING, our eyes on the ground in Ukraine, marks this 4th anniversary of Russia's invasion by sharing his first-person account of what life is like there now and what the future looks like.

After tonight's show President Trump will be giving his State of the Union address. SIMON discusses some of the special guests expected to be in the audience, such as Angel family & Iowans Scott & Scottie Root, father and brother of Sarah Root who was killed by an illegal immigrant 10 years ago, Chief Jeff & Misti Bunn, parents of fallen Iowa National Guard SSG Nate Howard and the entire family of fallen Iowa National Guard SSG Edgar Torres-Tovar. SIMON also catches up with our eyes on the ground in Ukraine, GORDIE SIEBRING, on this 4th anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Smokin' hot Winners. Loser's lies go up in smoke. Study results about teens who smoke marijuana. In Hour 2 SIMON discusses the USA Men's hockey gold medal winners, the UK's lying losers - former Prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor & former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson - arrested after their association (and alleged crimes) with Jeffery Epstein and a new Men's Health Network study that says teens who smoke marijuana are at risk of suffering from bipolar disorder or other forms of metal health psychosis.

SIMON talks to DR SAL GIORGIANNI about a recent study that shows teens who smoke marijuana have a higher risk of suffering from bipolar disorder and/or other forms of psychoses.

Snoozing Zzzz's, whispering AOC, paradise on fire & dangerous cartels, OMG! All this and more in Hour 1 today. SIMON's 'brother from another mother' DOUG WAGNER is on vacation in Mexico and gives a live update to what's happening there. Later, Simon plays you the audio of AOC's latest video correcting a 'flub' she made last week...while making an even funnier flub in the correction video! You just cant make this stuff up.

SIMON's 'brother from another mother' and morning show host on our sister station WMT in Cedar Rapids, DOUG WAGNER about what's happening at popular vacation hotspots in Mexico. Doug is currently on vacation in one of those locations now and gives Simon a first-hand report of what he's seeing and being told by his hotel.

Col. WILLIAM 'BURNER' DUNN, retired Marine and military expert, gives SIMON insight and perspective on the situation in Iran. Then SIMON and MRS. C enjoy some FUN FRIDAY laughs.

Col. WILLIAM 'BURNER' DUNN, retired Marine and military expert, gives SIMON insight and perspective on the situation in Iran. Tensions are high and expectations are low for this regime to do the right thing regarding their nuclear capabilities and freedom for their people to speak out.

Rep. MEGAN JONES gives SIMON the weekly update from the Iowa Statehouse now that funnel week has ended. Later, SIMON and MRS. C make plans for the weekend and try to get DAVE BOHL from the newsroom to join.

Rep. MEGAN JONES gives SIMON the weekly update from the Iowa Statehouse, especially now that funnel week #1 has ended. Some bills lived to see another day and some died never to be seen again this session. Rep. Jones runs it all down for us from the view of the Iowa House!

New ruling, new tariffs, new boss. All the new things! SIMON and ALAN OSTERGREN, legal expert for the show, discuss today's new ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court and the response by President Trump, a new 10% global tariff. And later, SIMON introduces "the new boss" GREGG HENSON. Gregg has had a long career in radio and is now steering the WHO 1040 ship and we are excited to have him!!

Only half a show due to Hawkeye basketball but SO MUCH to talk about! Congressman ZACH NUNN calls in with BREAKNG NEWS, attorney CLIFF MARTIN updates us with the lawsuit in TN regarding religious consciousness and SIMON weighs in on the newly released list of the 'Greatest Rock Songs of ALL TIME'!

Congressman ZACH NUNN shares BREAKING NEWS with SIMON about the special guest for this year's OPERATION TOP NUNN on March 14, 2026 - Secretary of War PETE HEGSETH. Congressman Nunn also shares with Simon for the very first time that the VA facility in Des Moines will soon be renamed in honor of SSG EDGAR TORRES-TOVAR and the VA facility in Marshalltown will be renamed in honor of SSG NATHANIEL 'NATE' HOWARD.

What's MRS. C been so busy with recently and why is it important???

Hour 2

As election day gets closer the opportunity to hear from all candidates becomes more and more important. SIMON has ZACH LAHN live in the studio again to discuss more issues that concern Iowans

It's a blast from the past when SIMON talks to his predecessor STEVE DEACE about the censorship he's experiencing from YouTube.

From Italy to Iowa, SIMON covers it! Mrs C gives an update to the testimony she gave at the Capitol yesterday and the bill she's hoping to get passed. Later, it's a blast from the past when SIMON talks to his predecessor STEVE DEACE about the censorship he's experiencing from YouTube.

Helping veterans and helping victims of domestic assault, sexual assault and human trafficking; SIMON discusses all this and more this hour!

SIMON talks to President of Paramount Development Inc, JERRY FLOYD, about their incredible program for veteran's home improvement as a way to give back. This is all completely free for qualifying veterans! Applications and information can be found at ParamountDevelopment.org

Asking questions and looking for answers, that's what hour 2 is all about. SIMON asks CONGRESSMAN RANDY FEENSTRA all the questions he has asked of the other 4 Republican candidates running to be the next Governor of Iowa. Later, MICHAEL LETTS gives the latest update on the investigation into the kidnapping disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

It's now over 2 weeks since Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing after being taken from her home in the middle of the night. SIMON talks to our law enforcement expert, MICHAEL LETTS, about what the latest developments mean for the ongoing investigation and what to expect in the coming days.

SIMON asks CONGRESSMAN RANDY FEENSTRA the same questions he has asked the other candidates wanting to be the next Governor of Iowa.

From national to local, there's a lot to cover today. SIMON makes his early prediction regarding the next Presidential race for both Republicans and Democrats. Then SIMON talks to REP. CHARLEY THOMSON about the situation in Floyd County regarding wind turbines and the recent proposal for a new wind farm. Are the risks worth the reward when there's potential for sinkholes, property damage or environmental problems?

SIMON talks to REP. CHARLEY THOMSON about the situation in Floyd County regarding wind turbines and the recent proposal for a new wind farm. Are the risks worth the reward when there's potential for sinkholes, property damage or environmental problems?

Hour 3

SIMON has a fascinating conversation with child abuse expert and survivor, JODEE NEIL, about the absolute need for citizens to be aware and watching for the children in their orbit. For every child survivor there is an adult perpetrator that needs to be held accountable.

Funnel week is coming! Representative MEGAN JONES gives an update on what to expect from the Iowa House and Senator AMY SINCLAIR lays out what's happening in the Iowa Senate.

SIMON asks Senator AMY SINCLAIR what's happening in the Iowa Senate and what to expect for next week's funnel week.

SIMON catches up with Iowa Rep MEGAN JONES on what's happening in the Iowa House and what to expect during next week's funnel week.

Walkouts, Welcome Homes and wagging tails? SIMON talks to REP. SKYLER WHEELER about his new education bill, GEN. STEPHEN OSBORNE about our returning Iowa National Guard and lots of listeners have opinions on the proposal for Council Bluffs to no longer ban pitbulls.

THE FIRST OF OUR DEPLOYED TROOPS ARE RETURNING HOME!!! SIMON has GEN. OSBORNE live in studio to discuss the start of these homecoming ceremonies, the support being offered to the soldiers and their families and when we can expect for more to be home.