A popular Twin Cities morning host has moved to afternoons, a Cedar Rapids TV station is launching a lifestyle show, and a few regional TV journalist are moving on.
Category: Iowa
Weekly Log: Grand Forks FM Move-In Imminent; Iowa Met Promoted
A Des Moines meteorologist has been promoted, while another Des Moines station is bringing back two familiar faces. Elsewhere, a Grand Forks FM move-in may be imminent.
FCC Monitor: LPTV Move to St. Paul OK’d; Cedar Rapids LPFM Sold
The FCC has granted an upgrade for a Twin Cities low-power TV station. Meanwhile, a group that reached a settlement over a new Cedar Rapids FM station is now buying a signal of its own.
Weekly Log: New Minneapolis Meteorologist; Iowa Station For Sale
A new Minneapolis meteorologist is among many people moves in TV. Meanwhile, a longtime Iowa radio owner is retiring and putting his stations up for sale.
Weekly Log: Minneapolis, Duluth Anchors Head East
A Minneapolis meteorologist and a Duluth sports anchor are both headed to new jobs out east. Meanwhile, numerous regional personalities and stations are finalists for Marconi Awards.
Weekly Log: Departures in Minneapolis, Des Moines; New Reporter in Northern Wis.
A Minneapolis meteorologist and a Des Moines reporter have departed their stations, while a new reporter has joined a northern Wisconsin radio station.
FCC Monitor: New FM Station Signs On in Nebraska
Recent filings include a new Nebraska FM station signing on, an FM translator upgrade on Minnesota’s North Shore, and two FM signals at reduced power.
Weekly Log: Several Leaders Pass; TV Reporter Moves in Milwaukee
Three longtime Minnesota broadcasting leaders have recently died. Elsewhere, there are several TV reporter moves in Milwaukee and a unique Minnesota news operation is marking a key milestone.
Weekly Log: Several TV Departures and Radio Moves
Several Iowa and Wisconsin TV anchors are departing. Meanwhile, a TV station has a new news director and a Minneapolis radio exec received a promotion.
FCC Monitor: Classical Upgrade in the QCA; New UP FM Granted
Recent activity includes an upgrade for the Quad Cities’ Classical station, grant of a new FM station in the UP, and several requests for more extensions to low-power TV construction deadlines.