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KNIM

KNIM is radio station licensed to Maryville, Missouri. It airs a country music format

Last revised
Jul 29, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
311 w
Citations
10
Source
KNIM
Frequency1580 kHz
BrandingKNIM Country 95.9-1580
Programming
FormatCountry
Ownership
Owner
KVVL
History
First air date
19531
Call sign meaning
Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri2
Technical information3
Licensing authority
FCC
48973
ClassD
Power480 watts day
10 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
40°23′31.00″N 94°58′4.90″W / 40.3919444°N 94.9680278°W / 40.3919444; -94.9680278
Translator95.9 K240DY (Maryville)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitenodawaybroadcasting.com

KNIM (1580 AM) is radio station licensed to Maryville, Missouri. It airs a country music format4

History

KNIM began broadcasting in 1953 and was owned by the Maryville Radio and Television Corporation.15 It originally ran 250 watts, during daytime hours only.5 In September 1972, its sister station KNIM-FM began broadcasting, simulcasting the programming of KNIM.6

On January 1, 2022, Regional Media acquired the station and its sister station KVVL from Nodaway Broadcasting which had been owned by Jim and Joyce Cronin since 1996.7

On January 10, 2022, KNIM rebranded as "I'm Country KNIM".8

Translator

KNIM is also heard at 95.9 MHz, through a translator in Maryville, Missouri.

Broadcast translator for KNIM
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class FCC info
K240DY 95.9 FM Maryville, Missouri 154747 250 87.9 m (288 ft) D LMS

References

References

  1. 1955 Broadcasting Yearbook-Marketbook, Broadcasting — Telecasting, 1955. p. 194. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  2. "Experts offer look into the history of local radio", The Maryville Forum. November 21, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  3. "Facility Technical Data for KNIM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. AM Query Results: KNIM, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  5. History Cards for KNIM, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  6. Broadcasting Yearbook 1975, Broadcasting, 1975. p. C-110. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  7. "Radio stations to switch hands, Cronins to retire".
  8. KNIM Says I’m Country Radioinsight - January 13, 2022
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