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.

Final hour of the 2025 Variety Children's Charity of Iowa Compassion Fund Radiothon.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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 of deployed troops here in Iowa. Then, he talks to Allison Hanner about the upcoming Variety Children's Charity of Iowa Radiothon over the next few days. And finally, Simon talks to financial expert David Fischer from Landmark Capital about today's rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve. What does this mean for your wallet and financial future? All this and more!!!

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!!

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.