The University of Northwestern-St. Paul is expanding its “Life” and “Faith” formats on a number of stations that formerly carried “Refuge Radio.”
Category: Iowa
“Refuge” Goes Silent after 37 Years
A Christian radio operation based out of Duluth for the past 37 years fell silent over the Labor Day weekend. WJRF/89.5 (Duluth) is off the air and other former “Refuge” signals are now carrying different programming.
Hard Rock Returns to Quad Cities as ESPN Moves Back to AM
Two Quad Cities stations changed format at the start of the Labor Day weekend, coincidentally returning both to formats they’d carried at the turn of the century.
Nexstar Stations Back on DirecTV in Time for NFL
A week before the start of the NFL season, Nexstar and DirecTV have resolved a blackout that affected 97 markets nationally for nearly two months.
Powell Launches Online Christian Station for NW Iowa
Powell Broadcasting, which operates six broadcast radio stations in northwestern Iowa, has launched an online Contemporary Christian station.
FCC Approves Upgrade for Des Moines-Area Christian FM
The FCC has approved an upgrade that will improve the Des Moines signal of Contemporary Christian station “Life 107.1” (KNWI Osceola).
Northwestern Continues Growth with Illinois Purchase
The University of Northwestern-St. Paul’s radio network is continuing its expansion with the purchase of an Illinois Christian radio network.
Grain Elevator Demolition, Brush Clearing Accident Among Reasons for July FCC Filings
Everything from the spectrum auction repack to a brush clearing accident are being cited as reasons for stations seeking special temporary authority from the FCC in the past month.
Longtime Eastern Iowa TV Anchor to Retire
Longtime KCRG-TV9 news anchor Bruce Aune has announced plans to retire next year.
Moody Radio to Sell 3 AM Stations, Including Its Original
Chicago-based Christian broadcaster Moody Radio has announced plans to sell its original station and two other AM stations, citing the limitations of AM.