J.C. Van Ginkel is redeeming his shares in several companies which own radio stations in Western Iowa, according to FCC filings.
Weekly Log: Des Moines AM Team Exits, WBA Honors Eight
A Des Moines morning team is no longer on the air. Elsewhere, the Wis. Broadcasters Association has named eight people to be honored at its summer convention.
FCC Monitor: Several More LPFM’s Granted; Mpls. LPTV Sale Closes
Recent FCC activity includes new LPFM stations granted in the Quad Cities and Wisconsin, as well as closing of a Minneapolis LPTV sale and a proposed Milwaukee FM upgrade.
Weekly Log: Longtime Minneapolis, Rochester Anchors Departing
Randy Shaver and Tom Overlie are departing their longtime TV roles. Elsewhere, Duluth has a new news director and SDPB has a new logo.
FCC Monitor: Future TV Station Seeks Move Closer to Green Bay
A new TV station is now proposing a 1,000kW facility from a tower near Green Bay. Meanwhile, several FM stations have returned to full power.
Weekly Log: Civic Media Sets New Lineup; Valsvik Signs Off KARE 11
Civic Media has rolled out a new daytime lineup on a dozen Wisconsin stations, while Twin Cities personality Lee Valsvik has ended her TV gig.
Data Dump: Cable Systems Carrying Affiliates from 3 Markets
It’s a media nerd’s dream, but one that has become increasingly rare: cable systems that carry major TV stations from multiple markets.
FCC Monitor: New FM Station Granted after 8-Group Wis. Battle
The FCC has granted a new non-commercial FM station that will have a coverage area stretching from Fond du Lac to Beaver Dam to Berlin.
Weekly Log: Longtime MSP DJ Off Air, MN Radio Studio Closes
Brian Oake is no longer with Cities 97.1 as iHeartMedia shifts afternoon personalities. Meanwhile, a southern Minnesota radio station has moved from its longtime facility.
City-Owned LPFM Station Granted in SE Twin Cities Suburb
The FCC has granted a low-power FM station to a municipal government in the southeastern Twin Cities metro area.