Des Moines Radio: Get Well Wishes To WHO's Simon Conway

Simon Conway

WHO 1040 AM personality Simon Conway has been off the air since Monday after suffering two heart attacks in the last six days. Conway confirmed the news himself from his own hospital bed in a Facebook Live video, which he posted Tuesday.

In the video, Conway, who also frequently guest hosts the nationally syndicated America Now Radio Program, said he is feeling "fine." He also reassured fans that someone has been taking care of his dog, Reagan, and that he should be back on-air soon, no later than Monday of next week.

Joel McCrea, general manager at WHO radio, told the Des Moines Register that, based upon his understanding, the heart attacks were mild. He said that Conway left the hospital Wednesday and is resting at home.

McCrea also confirmed that Conway planned to be back on the air next Monday.


During Conway's absence, guest hosts have filled in during his usual 4-7 p.m. time slot, including Jeff Angelo (who usually hosts the 9-11 a.m. WHO Radio talk show) and Doug Wagner (who hosts the WHO morning show out of Cedar Rapids).

Several hundred fans wished Conway well in the comments section under his Facebook video.