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KQBV

KQBV was a Catholic radio station licensed to Adel, Iowa, United States, and owned by St. Gabriel Communications.

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KQBV
Broadcast area
Dallas County, Iowa
Frequency88.5 MHz
BrandingIowa Catholic Radio
Programming
FormatCatholic radio
Ownership
OwnerSt. Gabriel Communications
KIHS
History
First air date
2004 (2004)
Last air date
2026 (2026)
Former call signs
KIHS (2001–2025)
Technical information1
Licensing authority
FCC
92489
ClassC3
ERP12,500 watts
HAAT57 meters (187 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°36′9.1″N 94°2′55.4″W / 41.602528°N 94.048722°W / 41.602528; -94.048722
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.iowacatholicradio.com

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

History

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.34 These stations were sold to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa later that year.56 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

The radio station ceased operations as of January 6, 2026. 11

Former logo before the frequency swap. source ↗
References

References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KQBV". 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.
  9. Ball, Rick (March 11, 2025). "Form 380 - Change Request". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
  10. Ellis, Jon (March 21, 2025). "Iowa Catholic Radio, "La Ley" to Swap Stations in Des Moines". NorthPine: Upper Midwest Broadcasting. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
  11. "KQBV". FCC Public Inspection File. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
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