Simon Conway

Election results are in and there were a few surprises in Iowa last night. SIMON talks about the wins, the losses and the shockers this hour, including listener calls and a chat with an old friend that knows a thing or two about campaigns, elections and the work that no one sees.

The clock is ticking down to polls closing tonight so SIMON checks in with Iowa's Secretary of State, PAUL PATE to see how voting has gone today all across Iowa. Later, SIMON proposes a question to his audience - will Marco Rubio or JD Vance run for President next OR will they run against each other in a primary? And just for fun SIMON gives news department DAVE a 'what if' question.

Voting day can either make or break a Secretary of State's day. So how is Iowa's Sec. of State, PAUL PATE, doing with only 2 hours left until Iowa polling locations close? SIMON asks him and also gets an update how voter turnout numbers are looking.

This hour SIMON talks about a legendary race & an outright Legend! Can a conservative reality star actually win the Mayor's race in L.A.? SIMON and DR. CAROL LIEBERMAN discuss the growing potential that it might happen. Later, LEE HABEEB and SIMON talk about Iowa Legend & American Hero, Nile Kinnick, before his incredible life story airs tonight on 'Our American Stories'.

Incredibly talented storyteller, radio host & creator of 'Our American Stories' podcast, LEE HABEEB, gives SIMON a sneak peek into tonight's broadcast with Iowa roots. Beloved University of Iowa stadium is named after more than just a Heisman Trophy winning, legendary football player. Nile Kinnick Stadium is named for an amazing athlete who also became a WWII American Hero, giving his life as a Na...

Campaigns, candidates and elections can get a little nutty but at least we aren't California! Los Angelino voter & psychiatrist, DR. CAROL LIEBERMAN, shares with SIMON the insanity that's currently happening in the 'City of Angels' mayoral race between current Mayor Karen Bass and insurgent mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt.

It's Primary Day across Iowa! Did you vote???? As the day winds down & polling locations enter their final hours, SIMON checks in two people who will be watching the poll numbers & election results closely tonight - current Congresswoman, & U.S. Senate hopeful, ASHLEY HINSON, and Iowa GOP Chairman JEFF KAUFMANN.

Iowa GOP Chairman JEFF KAUFMANN checks in with SIMON on this Primary Day to discuss how voter turnout is looking and his overall confidence in races all across Iowa. Primary Day has low overall turnout historically in Iowa but how do the absentee ballot numbers look this year? How much focus on November's voter turnout is being discussed & devoted by the Republican Party? Will unity be a thing aft...

Congresswoman ASHLEY HINSON is running for Iowa's U.S. Senate seat, currently held by Sen. Joni Ernst who announced her retirement at the end of this term. As the final hours of Primary Voting Day countdown she talks to SIMON about why's she's running for this seat, what she's heard from voters on the campaign trail, what her immediate focus will be in the Senate. ashleyhinson.com

It's the night before the day of! Obviously we're talking about tomorrow's much anticipated Primary Election Day. SIMON talks to analyst HENRY OLSEN about his thoughts on several races across the country tomorrow, including the 5-way Republican candidate race for Governor. Later, SIMON and MRS C discuss a few national headlines and take listener calls. All this and MORE!

Tomorrow is Primary election day across the U.S. and there are lots of interesting races to watch. Political analyst & strategist HENRY OLSEN shares his thoughts with SIMON on races he's keeping his eye on, including our own Iowa gubernatorial race that has 5 Republican candidates seeking the highest elected office in our state. HENRY is also author of "The Working Class Republican" and co-author...

After 31 years there's hope in the cold case of missing Mason City news anchor Jodi Huisentruit. Private Investigator STEVE RIDGE claims he's identified the suspect responsible for Jodi's disappearance in the early morning of June 27, 1995. He has pledged $100,000 reward for the recovery of Jodi's remains. Anyone with information on the disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit is asked to contact the Mas...

This hour, SIMON celebrates great news from KYLE CHARLES with LifeServe over their successful Memorial Day Blood Drive and later STEVE RIDGE shares news that will hopefully bring a long awaited celebration of good news for the family of missing Mason City news anchor Jodi Huisentruit.

KYLE CHARLES from LifeServe Blood Center joins SIMON in-studio to share the wonderful news that 79 donors gave blood last week at the Iowa Gold Star Museum during the Memorial Day event. Because of those donations 239 Iowans will receive the life-saving gift of blood!!! June is DONOR DAYS at LifeServe and KYLE shares upcoming days and ways YOU can help your fellow Iowans. All blood types are despe...

Lieutenant Governor CHRIS COURNOYER wants to serve Iowa in a new way by becoming our next State Auditor. She is live in-studio with SIMON to share why she wants to serve in this office and what she hopes to change if she wins in November. But first she must win tomorrow's Primary race where she is facing off against a fellow Republican in order to be the party's nominee in the General election. co...

As the last weekend before the upcoming Primary Day has passed, SIMON discusses the political atmosphere in Iowa for races all across the state. Later, Lt Governor CHRIS COURNOYER joins SIMON live in studio to talk about her time in the Governor administration as it comes to an end. She wants to be our next State Auditor and bring updated technology to the office.

A big explosion rocked Florida and a big endorsement rocked Iowa and SIMON talks about both this hour! Last night in Florida the Blue Origin rocket exploded on the launch pad during testing. AstroClay, our favorite astronaut, CLAY ANDERSON tells SIMON what this means for the future of the moon program. Later and for the 2nd time this week, SIMON has Congressman RANDY FEENSTRA live in-studio but th...

Congressman RANDY FEENSTRA received the endorsement of President Trump today to be Iowa's next Governor. He's back in the studio live today to talk to SIMON about his phone call with the President and what he's focused on in these final few days before polls open on Primary day.

Blue Origin had a massive explosion on the launch pad last night in Florida causing a setback for NASA's moon goals. CLAY 'ASTROCLAY' ANDERSON., former astronaut and current ISU educator, explains to SIMON what this means for the space program and what happens after this type of setback.

Hey, got any hay??? TOM COLVIN explains to SIMON how people can help their Second Chance Ranch where 20+ horses and a donkey are now being cared for after rescue. Their biggest need right now is HAY! Later, MIKE VOGT, curator at the Iowa Gold Star Museum, tells SIMON all about their Vietnam War Living History Event happening this weekend. This is a great event for the whole family to see all that...

The Iowa Gold Star Museum is one of the incredible assets we have here in Iowa for people to enjoy. Museum Curator, MIKE VOGT, tells SIMON about this weekend's Vietnam Living History Event where visitors can see what life was like for U.S. military personnel during the Vietnam War. Hear from military historians, local Vietnam Veterans, explore a military bivouac area, period military vehicles, air...

The Animal Rescue League has recently acquired several horses and one special donkey that are being helped & housed at their 'Second Chance Ranch'. Now they need help with hay bales to feed them! Find out how you can help the ARL including signing up for their Foster Program!

With only 4 days left until polls open on Primary Day, gubernatorial candidate ZACH LAHN shares with SIMON how his campaign is going, why his desire to serve Iowans is so strong and gives his stance on several issues that are important to voters.

Ian Roberts was sentenced to prison today and will be deported once his term is served. Does the punishment fit the crime? SIMON gives his opinion and takes calls from listeners on how they feel. Later, with Iowans going to the polls next week for the Primary, SIMON talks to ZACH LAHN live in-studio on why he wants to be Iowa's next Governor.

What do germs, bears and soldiers have in common? Absolutely nothing but SIMON talks about all 3 and more. Also, one caller shows us exactly what you SHOULDN'T DO when calling the show or when talking about any President. EVER. You don't want to miss it!