The sign-on of a Sports station’s new FM translator in Cedar Rapids is creating an opening for a new format on its old FM home.
Author: Jon Ellis
WPR Switches Nighttime Classical Program, Creating De Facto Twin Ports Simulcast
Wisconsin Public Radio has dropped its longtime association with the Beethoven Network in favor of American Public Media’s Classical 24 for evening and overnight programming.
Ice Storm Takes Down Nebraska TV Tower
Ice toppled the tower of Gray TV CBS affiliate KOLN/10 (Lincoln) early Saturday, Jan. 18.
Iowa Station Flips to Classic Hits with Addition of FM Translator
An AM station southwest of Des Moines has flipped to Classic Hits with the launch of a new FM translator.
iHeart Hires Back Des Moines Sports Staff and Moves Them to FM
Two days after the cut of six jobs at a Des Moines Sports Talk station caused listener backlash, iHeartRadio has decided to not only bring them back but to move their format to FM.
Western Iowa FM Station Moves, Making Way for Des Moines Upgrade
KDSN-FM (Denison) has completed its move from 107.1 to 104.9, clearing the way for another station to improve its signal to Des Moines.
Update: Dozens Lose Jobs at Upper Midwest iHeart Stations
A national round of job cuts at iHeartMedia appears to have reached just about every one of the company’s markets in the Upper Midwest, with national industry outlets compiling at least two dozen job cuts regionally.
“TiM FM” Brings Christian Hits to Lincoln
KJFT-LP/107.9 (Lincoln) has returned to the air under new ownership, and with a new format.
Update: Gray’s KSFY/KDLT Reveals More Details of Merger
Gray TV’s KSFY/13 and KDLT/46 (Sioux Falls) have announced staffing details and a new name for their combined news operation that launches Monday, Jan. 13.
“K-Love” Gets Stronger Green Bay Signal
Following its sale to the Educational Media Foundation, WPCK/104.9 (Denmark-Green Bay) is now carrying the non-commercial “K-Love” network.