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Category: Format changes

Central Iowa Station Drops “Soft Rock” for “Rewind” `90s Hits

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Jon Ellis

KDAO-FM/92.9 (Eldora-Marshalltown) has dropped its longtime Adult Contemporary format following a recent change in station management.

Neb. Public Media Reveals Partial Plans for Omaha FM Signal

Posted on May 21, 2026May 24, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Nebraska Public Media has set June 15 as a launch date for its new Omaha signal and revealed partial plans for its new schedule.

Rhythmic Adult Contemporary Format Launches in Winnipeg

Posted on May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Native Communications has flipped CIUR-FM/104.7 (Winnipeg) from “Now Country” to “Ziibi 104.7,” featuring a broad range of rhythmic hits.

Civic Media Station in SW Wis. Flips from Talk to Oldies

Posted on May 5, 2026May 6, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Civic Media has flipped an AM station and its FM translator in southwestern Wisconsin from News/Talk to Full-Service Oldies.

Newer Music Reaches Nebraska’s “Island” Following Sale

Posted on May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 by Jon Ellis

“107.7 The Island” (KSYZ-FM Grand Island) has switched to newer music following its recent ownership change.

Civic Media Flips Upper Peninsula Station from Talk to Oldies

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Michigan Civic Media Alliance has changed the format of an Upper Peninsula radio station that it bought last year.

Punjabi-Language Radio Format Launches in Winnipeg

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Akash Broadcasting has launched “Connect Winnipeg 1290 AM” on CFRW, carrying a format mixing Punjabi and English-language news, talk, and international music.

Duluth Rock War Breaks Out as “X” Makes Comeback

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Jon Ellis

A battle for Hard Rock fans has broken out in Duluth with a second station adopting the format.

Legacy Changes Two More Formats in Nebraska’s Tri-Cities

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Legacy Communications/G.I. Family Radio has changed the formats of two radio stations in Nebraska’s Tri-Cities, marking the company’s fourth and fifth format changes this year.

CBS Radio Shocker Leaves Affiliates Looking for New Networks

Posted on March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Affiliates of CBS Radio will need to find a new source of hourly network news after a surprising announcement March 20 that the network will shut down.

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