The parent organization of American Family Radio is buying an FM station in Des Moines.
According to an asset purchase agreement filed with the FCC on July 15, American Family Association will pay Minority Communications $1.125 million for KJMC/89.3 (Des Moines).
KJMC is currently the only radio station in Des Moines specifically serving the Black community. It carries Rickey Smiley and D.L. Hughley’s syndicated shows along with a mix of R&B, Classic Hip-Hop, Smooth Jazz, and Gospel.
AFA owns four stations elsewhere in Iowa.
AFR will join a crowd of other non-commercial Christian radio outlets serving Des Moines that also includes Iowa Catholic Radio, “Life 107.1” (KNWI Osceola), Faith Radio, Family Radio, VCY America, Calvary Satellite Network, Effect Radio Network, and “K-Love.” On the commercial side, Saga operates “Praise 940” (KPSZ Des Moines).
KJMC broadcasts with 7.1kW/61m (class C3) and is a core signal in the Des Moines market.