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Category: Iowa
Central Iowa Catholic Radio Network Adds Third FM Station
Iowa Catholic Radio, which currently has two FM signals and one AM station in the Des Moines area, is adding a third FM station.
FCC Monitor: Neb. TV Station Upgrades; Minn. AM Upgrade OK’d
Recent activity in the FCC database includes a Lincoln TV station completing an upgrade and approval for a northern Minnesota AM station’s power increase.
FCC Monitor: New Wis. FM On Air, Iowa LPFM Appeals Fine
Recent activity includes a new FM signal signing on in eastern Wisconsin and an Iowa low-power FM station appealing a proposed fine.
Scripps to Add Broadcast Coverage for Newsy
Scripps Broadcasting has announced plans to add over-the-air coverage for Newsy, with affiliates expected in several Upper Midwest markets.
Tegna’s “Twist” Network Launches in Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin
The latest new digital multicast network, Twist, launched April 5 with several affiliates in Iowa, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.
“Joy” Joins “Hope” in Des Moines
Saga Broadcasting has launched a second commercial Christian format in Des Moines, switching an FM translator signal from Sports to Contemporary Christian.
Party’s Over: Worthington Station Switching from Top 40 to Christian
A southwestern Minnesota radio station is poised to drop its “Party” Contemporary Hits format in favor of Christian music from several genres.
New FM’s: Suburban Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Langdon, and Marshalltown
Several more new FM signals have recently signed on as the deadlines approach to construct FM translators granted in 2018 as part of the AM revitalization effort.
Longtime NW Iowa Christian FM to Switch to “K-Love” (Updated)
Dordt University has announced plans to sell its KDCR/88.5 (Sioux Center) to the Educational Media Foundation, operator of the “K-Love” Contemporary Christian network.