An FM station in northeastern Iowa has returned to the air, while a station near Des Moines and another in South Dakota have gone off the air.
Weekly Log: Sinclair Switches Provider of Des Moines Newscast
The 9 p.m. newscast on Des Moines’ FOX affiliate is now coming from a different station. Meanwhile, several Civic Media radio stations have launched a new morning show.
“Jett FM” Lands in Grand Island after Christmas Stunting
Legacy Communications has debuted a Contemporary Christian format on K259CZ/99.7 (Grand Island) and KRGI-FM-HD3 after a month of stunting with Christmas music.
FCC Monitor: Minn. AM Station Seeks to Reduce Daytime Power
A northern Minnesota AM station is requesting a reduction in its daytime power. Elsewhere, a group is proposing a new full-power TV allotment in Nebraska.
Nebraska AM Station Goes Silent after 62 Years
Connoisseur Media Classic Country outlet KTTT/1510 (Columbus) went silent at the end of 2025.
Yacht Rock Docks on Omaha AM Station after “Santa” Stunt
An Omaha AM radio station has debuted a new Light Classic Hits format after seven weeks stunting with Christmas music as “Santa Baby.”
Weekly Log: “Minnesota Bound” Changes Channels
After 30 years on one Twin Cities channel, outdoors program “Minnesota Bound” is moving to a new station.
FCC Monitor: Wis. Station to Swap One Heritage Callsign for Another
A Wisconsin radio station is poised to change from one heritage callsign to another. Meanwhile, a UP FM radio station will remain at reduced power through the winter.
Weekly Log: Numerous Year-End Retirements, Moves
Several Upper Midwest journalists are retiring or moving into new roles as the year ends. Also, changes are coming to the newscast that airs on the FOX affiliate in Des Moines.
FCC Monitor: LPTV Rule Changes; LPTV Stations Seek Major Moves
Several more LPTV stations have applied to move into the Twin Cities metro area. They’re among many applications filed by LPTV stations during a filing window for major modifications.