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KQBV (88.5 FM) is a Catholic radio station licensed to Adel, Iowa, United States, and owned by St. Gabriel Communications.
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History
[edit]The station began broadcasting in 2004 as KIHS, 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, KIHS 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. On March 18, 2025, the call sign was changed to KQBV,[9] ahead of the KIHS call sign being moved to KDLS-FM, the Iowa Catholic Radio station in Perry, on April 1.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KQBV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2006, Broadcasting & Cable, 2006. p. D-197. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "Calvary Radio Network, CSN In $1.8 Million Deal", All Access Music Group. July 17, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 169. August 28, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 238. December 8, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "Religious noncoms find second new home", Radio & Television Business Report. November 12, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "Religious noncom spins 11", Radio & Television Business Report. January 20, 2010. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ Seyler, Dave. "Noncom creates combo in Des Moines market", RBR.com. June 15, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ Ball, Rick (March 11, 2025). "Form 380 - Change Request". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ Ellis, Jon (March 21, 2025). "Iowa Catholic Radio, "La Ley" to Swap Stations in Des Moines". NorthPine: Upper Midwest Broadcasting. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 92489 (KQBV) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KQBV in Nielsen Audio's FM station database