Mercedes Rich Upped to APD at Life 107.1 Des Moines

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, May 1, 2026 | 2:21pm CT

Mercedes Rich

KNWI (Life 107.1) in Des Moines has promoted Mercedes Rich to Assistant Program Director, effective April 27. She will continue to host afternoons on the station. Rich joined the station in March 2025 as Creative Services Director and has since taken on a larger role within the organization. In her new position, she will assume additional responsibilities related to programming.

Program Director Taylor Hohulin said Rich has been a key contributor since joining the team and cited her passion for Christian radio and its audience as factors in the promotion.

Rich said the past year has been a period of rapid change and expressed enthusiasm about expanding her role on the programming side, working more closely with station leadership and continuing to serve listeners.