iHeartMedia announced a new schedule for its Iowa Sports Network, which originates at KXNO-FM/106.3 (Ankeny-Des Moines). Heather Burnside moves from afternoons to morning drive, where she joins Alec Busse for “The 1st Quarter.” Sean Roberts takes Burnside’s former role in afternoons with co-host Lucas Strain. The network is also heard on stations in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, the Quad Cities, and Sioux City.
KMAQ/1320 and KMAQ-FM/95.1 (Maquoketa, Iowa) announced that Jim Saunders is retiring after 36 years with the station. An open house is being held July 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the station.
Dr. Sameer Badlani and Marilyn Carlson Nelson have joined Minnesota Public Radio’s Board of Trustees.
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association notes the passing of former TV general manager Jim DeSchepper, who worked in Green Bay, Atlanta, Richmond, Roanoke, Sioux City, and Madison.
Weigel CBS affiliate WDJT/58 (Milwaukee) has hired Bill Walsh as noon and 4 p.m. anchor.
Anchor Aaron Maybin has departed FOX O&O WITI/6 (Milwaukee) for a new job in Miami.
Gray NBC/FOX affiliate WLUC/6 (Marquette) has promoted Shannon Konoske to news director.
Kelsey Dennehy is joining Nexstar CBS affiliate KELO-TV/11 (Sioux Falls) as sports anchor/reporter.
Anchor/reporter Jenna Webster has departed Tegna ABC affiliate WQAD/8 (Moline-Quad Cities)
Meteorologist Tony Nargi is departing Gray NBC/CBS affiliate KBJR/6 (Superior-Duluth).
Scripps’ WPXE (Kenosha-Milwaukee) has added Defy on channel 55.4.
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