Recent FCC filings include details of planned new TV stations in Grand Forks, ND, and Eagle River, WI, as well as several new low-power TV stations being constructed.
Category: Iowa
Weekly Log: CBC Reporter Passes, Public Radio Staff Moves
Items reported this week include the passing of a Thunder Bay-based CBC reporter, public radio staff changes, and a new channel in Madison.
FCC Monitor: Wis. FM Callsign Change; Plans for NE Wis. TV Station
Recent FCC activity includes a pending callsign change for a Wisconsin FM station, plans for a new Wisconsin TV station, and a proposed upgrade for an Eau Claire-area FM signal.
FCC Monitor: Iowa, Nebraska FM’s Canceled; Minn. FM’s at Low Power
Recent FCC activity includes cancellation of small FM signals in Iowa and Nebraska and an update on two north-central Minnesota stations operating at reduced power.
Broadcast History: Timeline of Early TV in Iowa
Did you know that Cedar Rapids’ first taste of TV actually came from the Quad Cities, or that Fort Dodge once had its own station? Here’s a timeline of early TV in Iowa.
FCC Monitor: Minneapolis Upgrade Among More Low-Power TV Moves
The return of a Minneapolis low-power TV station to 15kW is among numerous LPTV filings. Meanwhile, a North Dakota TV station has returned to the air.
Weekly Log: Longtime Radio News Voices Depart; New DTV Channels
Developments this week include the departures of several longtime radio news voices and new digital TV channels in Minneapolis and Des Moines.
FCC Monitor: More Low-Power TV Activity as Deadlines Near
A few more low-power TV stations are seeking changes as deadlines loom, while one has signed on. Meanwhile, programming for a Minneapolis FM translator is now originating on a different HD subchannel.
Several Public Radio Services Changing Schedules This Weekend
South Dakota Public Broadcasting is making big changes to its weekend schedule as several other services also adjust due to the end of a longtime series.
Weekly Log: Twin Cities Host Passes, Wis. Public Media Gets New Exec Director
Developments in this past week included the promotion of a permanent leader for Wisconsin Public Media and several more TV news staffing updates.