Changes include the launch of a new midday news magazine in Minnesota, new weekend programming in Iowa and Wisconsin, and a retirement in Nebraska.
Category: Iowa
FCC Monitor: More Christian FM’s Apply for Upgrades Ahead of Freeze
Ten more non-commercial radio stations applied for upgrades before the FCC put a freeze on such applications.
Tegna Stations Now Off DISH as Mediacom Dispute Continues
Tegna stations are no longer being carried by a second major provider after the retransmission contract between the broadcaster and DISH Network ended on Oct. 6.
FCC Monitor: Four Christian Radio Stations Seek Upgrades
Recent FCC activity includes upgrade applications from Christian radio stations in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota, as well as a low-power TV station moving towards Minneapolis.
Newsy Becomes Broadcast Network with Affiliates Across Upper Midwest
Scripps has relaunched the streaming news network Newsy as an over-the-air service with affiliates reaching much of the Upper Midwest.
New Network Digi TV Launches with Several Regional Affiliates
The latest new national digital subchannel network is Digi TV, which launched Monday, Sept. 27 with carriage including several regional stations.
FCC Monitor: Madison-Area FM Permit Reinstated; LPTV Activity
Recent FCC activity includes a Madison-area FM construction permit being restored and low-power TV stations being sold, going silent, or being deleted.
Quad Cities FM Flips to Classic Hits Hours After Competitor Goes Country
Hours after Townsquare Media ended the Quad Cities’ only Classic Hits format, iHeartMedia adopted the format on one of its stations.
Townsquare Flips Quad Cities Station Back to Country
Townsquare Media has flipped a Quad Cities radio station back to Country, dropping a Classic Hits format to make another attempt at taking on the market’s longtime ratings leader.
Mason City-Rochester CBS Affiliate Wants Minneapolis Affiliate Off Cable
The Rochester-market CBS affiliate has filed a petition with the FCC seeking to have network programming from the Minneapolis affiliate removed from Rochester cable TV.