FCC filings in recent weeks include two low-power FM stations going off the air, an AM station at reduced power, and an FM station seeking a move after a partial tower collapse.
Category: Iowa
Nexstar Names New Quad Cities GM
Nexstar Broadcasting has named J. Patrick Baldwin its new vice president and general manager for the Quad Cities market.
Cedar Rapids Station Drops Nostalgia for Oldies
iHeartMedia’s KMJM/1360 (Cedar Rapids) has flipped to the `60s and `70s “Real Oldies” format, dropping Nostalgia.
“Planet,” Dave and Darren Return to Quad Cities Area
KQCJ/93.9 (Cambridge, IL) dropped the “Jack FM” Variety Hits format on Wednesday in favor of Alternative as “Planet 93.9.”
Gray TV Launches National Late-Night Newscast
Gray TV has launched a late-night national newscast focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic.
New TV Newscasts in Cedar Rapids, Duluth
In addition to the new Sioux Falls newscast mentioned here last week, TV stations in Cedar Rapids and Duluth have also recently launched additional newscasts.
PBS Stations Add Curriculum-Related Programming Amid Pandemic
With schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more educational programming will be available during the daytime on most regional PBS stations starting Monday, March 30.
Changes in Control at Several Radio Stations
License transfer applications involving changes in interest have been filed for several Upper Midwest radio stations in recent months.
FCC Delays Next FM Auction Indefinitely
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the FCC has postponed an auction of FM allotments that would have included seven future stations in the Upper Midwest.
Court TV Comes to Omaha
Scripps Broadcasting’s KMTV (Omaha) has added Court TV.