Townsquare Media has ended a ten-year-old Contemporary Hits format in the Cedar Rapids market after its agreement to run the station that had carried the format apparently expired.
Category: Format changes
Nebraska Panhandle FM Switches from AC to Country
A 100kW FM signal serving Nebraska’s panhandle south of Scottsbluff has switched from Adult Contemporary to Country, while its counterpart has switched to Classic Country.
“Boost” Takes Over Former “Air1” Signal in Minneapolis
With the Worship music network Air1 now airing on a larger signal in the Twin Cities, the former Minneapolis Air1 signal is now carrying a new Christian network.
No Twin Cities K-Love Upgrade as PraiseLive, Air1 Get New Signals
The Educational Media Foundation closed on its purchase of two Twin Cities FM stations on April 12, but it turns out neither one is carrying EMF’s primary “K-Love” network.
“Joy” Joins “Hope” in Des Moines
Saga Broadcasting has launched a second commercial Christian format in Des Moines, switching an FM translator signal from Sports to Contemporary Christian.
Traditional Oldies Return to Milwaukee
Saga Communications has brought traditional Oldies back to Milwaukee, replacing a Rhythmic Contemporary Hits format.
Party’s Over: Worthington Station Switching from Top 40 to Christian
A southwestern Minnesota radio station is poised to drop its “Party” Contemporary Hits format in favor of Christian music from several genres.
Longtime NW Iowa Christian FM to Switch to “K-Love” (Updated)
Dordt University has announced plans to sell its KDCR/88.5 (Sioux Center) to the Educational Media Foundation, operator of the “K-Love” Contemporary Christian network.
Duluth Station Switches to New Christian Music Network
One of several Sports stations in Duluth has switched to a Christian network, bringing a second Christian music option back to the Twin Ports.
WPR to Reduce Regional Variations in La Crosse
Wisconsin Public Radio has announced plans to switch WLSU/88.9 (La Crosse) to its NPR News and Classical Music network full-time, dropping nighttime and weekend programming that varies from the statewide network.