KIHS
Broadcast areaDallas County, Iowa
Frequency88.5 MHz
BrandingIowa Catholic Radio
Programming
FormatCatholic
Ownership
OwnerSt. Gabriel Communications
KWKY
History
First air date
2004
Technical information
Facility ID92489
ClassA
ERP560 watts
HAAT63 meters (207 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°36′9″N 94°2′55″W / 41.60250°N 94.04861°W / 41.60250; -94.04861
Repeater(s)94.5 (Des Moines, Iowa)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.iowacatholicradio.com

KIHS (88.5 FM) is a Catholic radio station licensed to Adel, Iowa, United States, and owned by St. Gabriel Communications.

History

The station began broadcasting in 2004, and was owned by CSN International.[1] In 2008, CSN International sold KIHS, along with a number of other stations, to Calvary Radio Network, Inc.[2][3] These stations were sold to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa later that year.[4][5] In 2010, Calvary Radio Network purchased KIHS back from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.[6] In 2012, the station and its then-translator, K233BT, were sold to St. Gabriel Communications for a price of $600,000.[7] The sale was consummated on September 24, 2012.

References

  1. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2006, Broadcasting & Cable, 2006. p. D-197. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  2. ^ "Calvary Radio Network, CSN In $1.8 Million Deal", All Access Music Group. July 17, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  3. ^ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 169. August 28, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  4. ^ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 238. December 8, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  5. ^ "Religious noncoms find second new home", Radio & Television Business Report. November 12, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  6. ^ "Religious noncom spins 11", Radio & Television Business Report. January 20, 2010. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  7. ^ Seyler, Dave. "Noncom creates combo in Des Moines market", RBR.com. June 15, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2020.

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Radio stations in the Des Moines, Iowa, metropolitan area
Religious radio stations in the state of Iowa
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