Prayz Network has signed on its ninth full-power FM station, which is also its first licensed outside of Wisconsin.
Category: Iowa
Weekly Log: Joe Schmit Retires; Twins Games Coming to 11 TV Markets
Longtime KSTP-TV sports anchor Joe Schmit has announced his retirement, while the Twins have announced a package of ten games on broadcast TV across the Upper Midwest.
FCC Monitor: Minot FM to Relaunch April 1; KFAB Back to Full Power
The former KHRT-FM, now KHTZ, has returned to the air ahead of a new format launch. Elsewhere, Omaha’s KFAB is back to 50kW after a short-lived power reduction.
Cumulus Takes Des Moines AM, FM Translator Off Air (Updated)
Cumulus Media’s KBGG/1700 (Des Moines) and its FM translator, K267CY/101.3 (Des Moines), have gone off the air.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: KFAB at Reduced Nighttime Power
Omaha’s KFAB/1110, normally 50kW day and night, is operating with reduced nighttime power. Elsewhere, an Iowa FM translator has returned to the air while a Minnesota FM translator has gone silent.
Iowa “Lift FM” Signals Sold to Separate Christian Broadcasters
A pair of Christian radio stations in southern Iowa is being sold to two different broadcasters.
Iowa Catholic Radio, “La Ley” to Swap Stations in Des Moines
Several Des Moines-area radio signals will make changes on April 1, with Iowa Catholic Radio and “La Ley” changing spots on the dial.
Weekly Log: Milwaukee Morning Host Cut; Omaha GM Retiring
A Milwaukee morning host has been cut, an Omaha general manager is retiring, and a longtime Eau Claire Christian radio manager and engineer has passed away.
FCC Monitor: Keokuk FM Sold; New Nebraska FM Goes Off Air
Recent FCC filings include the sale of a non-commercial FM station in Iowa and a Nebraska station leaving the air due to an antenna issue a month after it signed on.
Weekly Log: WELY Plans, Brewers on TV, News Director Moves
Ten Milwaukee Brewers games will air on regional broadcast TV this season. Elsewhere, there are two news director changes in South Dakota and a promotion in Iowa.