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Category: Iowa

Two More National Christian Networks Sign On in Des Moines

Posted on December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Two more national Christian networks have begun broadcasting in Des Moines, bringing the total number of Christian radio services in the capital city to 13.

Weekly Log: More Changes at Civic’s News/Talk Network

Posted on December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 by Jon Ellis

The morning host on most of Civic Media’s News/Talk stations has announced that his show is ending. Elsewhere, a Winnipeg AM station is back on the air after two years of silence.

FCC Monitor: Two Minn. AM Stations Go Non-Directional at Night

Posted on December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Filings indicate two Minnesota AM stations have completed projects to reduce power and go non-directional at night. Elsewhere, a future Madison LPFM has changed plans for a frequency change.

Weekly Log: Another Longtime WISN Host Moves to Podcast

Posted on December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Longtime Milwaukee morning host Jay Weber will leave the airwaves but launch a podcast. Elsewhere, “La Crosse Talk” has a new host and Iowa PBS is moving “PBS News Hour.”

Sale Splits Radio Station Ownership in Centerville, Iowa

Posted on December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 by Jon Ellis

The longtime AM and FM stations in Centerville, Iowa, will have separate owners after a sale of one of the stations is complete.

FCC Monitor: LPTV Station Granted Move to IDS Center

Posted on December 8, 2025December 7, 2025 by Jon Ellis

An LPTV station currently transmitting from St. Paul will move to Minneapolis, while a suburban LPTV station will move from VHF to UHF. Elsewhere, another Des Moines radio station sale has closed.

FCC Monitor: Northern Minn. AM Station Returns to Air

Posted on December 1, 2025November 28, 2025 by Jon Ellis

A northern Minnesota AM station has returned to the air. Elsewhere, the FCC has approved the sales of a Lincoln TV station and a Des Moines FM station.

Weekly Log: KELO-TV Announces New Anchor; Several Radio Moves

Posted on November 28, 2025November 27, 2025 by Jon Ellis

South Dakota’s “KELOLAND” has announced who will replace a longtime anchor who is retiring. Elsewhere, several radio hosts have found new homes.

FCC Monitor: More Stations Report Reduced Power Operations

Posted on November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 by Jon Ellis

With the FCC database back online, numerous Upper Midwest stations report that they are operating at reduced power for various reasons. But a few others are back at full power.

Weekly Log: Changes at Civic Media’s Wisconsin Talk Network

Posted on November 21, 2025November 22, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Civic Media has dropped two hosts from its News/Talk lineup and added a show hosted by their Madison morning team. Elsewhere, a new morning radio show is airing in the Twin Cities.

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