[6] The call sign was changed to KXNO-FM on April 1, 2020. After criticism of the move by listeners, the company reversed course. Call Us. On October 31, 2003, the format was changed once again to rhythmic contemporary and the station became known as KDRB, 106.3 The Beat. The first station to occupy the 106.3 frequency was KANY, which signed on the air on February 4, 1978 with 3,000 watts of power. KSO changed frequencies one last time as part of the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement of 1941, moving from 1430 to 1460 AM. Fill out the form below to send us an email. Having trouble with our iHeartRadio app or website? In the two years that the station was KLYF, it did quite a bit better than KYSY, but still never lived up to expectations. [5] KXNO now competes with 1700 KBGG "The Champ," a CBS Sports Radio affiliate, and AM 1350 KRNT, known as ESPN Radio 1350 Des Moines. http://www.kxno.com The first station to occupy the 106.3 frequency was KANY, which signed on the air on February 4, 1978 with 3,000 watts of power. Tirrell and his radio partner, Ken Miller, had been critical of Cotlar's perceived bias towards the Drake University Bulldogs. [3], After several frequency changes during the station's early years, KSO moved from 1320 to 1430 AM on March 17, 1935. 64 talking about this. For a few weeks, they became known as 100.3 and 106.3 The Bus. KJJY also fended off a challenge from KKXI in 1986, asserting its dominance in the FM country market. Much like when the station was KMXD, this format never attracted huge numbers, but had a loyal following. [14] Tirrell and Cotlar later joined rival station KBGG. KXNO is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc., and airs a sports radio format. 1460 KXNO reviews. Erick Zamora controls the last half hour and helps break down the Minnesota Vikings rough start to the season and where to place the blame. The 106.3 frequency received the new call letters KYSY, rebranded as "Sunny 106", and was reprogrammed as an adult contemporary music station. [2] At that time, the station broadcast on 1370 kHz with 250 watts daytime and 100 watts at night and had its studios in the newspaper's building. On September 1, KSO began simulcasting KGGO-FM's album rock format, taking on the KGGO call sign in the process. On January 1, 2001, KDMI became KXNO and adopted its current sports radio format. Have a comment, question or concern? Des Moines Sports Station, 1460 KXnO, and Now on 106.3 FM! The layoffs included its morning hosts Travis Justice and Heather Burnside, and afternoon drive hosts Chris Williams and Ross Peterson. Have a comment, question or concern? [10], On March 25, both hosts, as well as the board operator, Geoff Conn, were fired from their positions. On April 1, 2005, the station flipped to adult hits as 106.3 The Bus. Family Radio 91.3, … To better compete in the market, KJJY moved to 92.5 MHz in 1988 and received a power upgrade to 50,000 watts. This incarnation was owned by Van Oort Communications, and was programmed with a beautiful music/easy listening format. Connect Share. Tirell's weekly sports commentary for CBS affiliate Channel 8 KCCI, Mouth of the Midwest, was also cancelled. Fill out the form below to send us an email. In middays, syndicated shows from Dan Patrick and Colin Cowherd are heard. After the failure of two AC-formatted stations, Clear Channel decided to go in a totally different direction; on September 4, 2001, a new Smooth Jazz format debuted, marking the first such station in the market. [1] Clear Channel Communications acquired KDMI in 2000. [2] The station had a format of easy listening and middle of the road music, focusing on Ankeny. [4] KXNO had two direct competitors: AM 940 KXTK (now KPSZ, 940 AM) and FM 107.1 KJJC (now KNWI). KSO and KRNT were both owned by the Cowles family until 1944, when they sold KSO after the FCC ruled that one company could not own two radio stations in the same market.[1]. KXNO is owned by iHeartMedia under the supervision of General Manager Joel Mccrea. It broadcasts St. Louis Cardinals baseball games and Minnesota Vikings NFL games. 1460 KXNO. Listen to 1460 KXNO Live for Free! Coordinates: 41°38′45″N 93°32′12″W / 41.64583°N 93.53667°W / 41.64583; -93.53667, North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1935/Stations-by-State-Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201935%20Complete.pdf, "New Staff in Charge When KSO Joins NBC After Des Moines Move", "After Social Media Backlash, iHeartMedia Rehires Laid Off Des Moines Sports Staffers & Moves Station To FM".