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KIHS

Coordinates: 41°36′9″N 94°2′55″W / 41.60250°N 94.04861°W / 41.60250; -94.04861
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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[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
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
Public license information
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

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The station began broadcasting in 2004, and was owned by CSN International.[2] In 2008, CSN International sold KIHS, along with a number of other stations, to Calvary Radio Network, Inc.[3][4] These stations were sold to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa later that year.[5][6] In 2010, Calvary Radio Network purchased KIHS back from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.[7] In 2012, the station and its then-translator, K233BT, were sold to St. Gabriel Communications for a price of $600,000.[8] The sale was consummated on September 24, 2012.

References

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