iHeartMedia Iowa Debuts Iowa Sports Radio Network

Iowa Sports Radio Network

iHeartMedia Iowa debuts the new Iowa Sports Radio Network, effective immediately. The network will broadcast statewide across five radio outlets originating from flagship station 106.3 KXNO in Des Moines. The Iowa Sports Radio Network will bring a focus on Iowa Sports to the entire state of Iowa from Sioux City to Davenport. Programming will highlight sports from University of Iowa, Iowa State University, various high schools and other local sports topics.

Originating from 106.3 KXNO, the network will feature a local lineup combined with the power of FOX Sports. Other member stations include KMNS (FOX Sports 620) in Sioux City, Sports Radio 95.7 in Cedar Rapids, AM 800 KXIC in Iowa City and Fox Sports Radio 1230 in Davenport.

"We are excited to launch this Iowa-centric network. It will give us the opportunity to use our best Iowa sports talent across the state to create a stronger connection between Iowa sports and listeners in these markets," said iHeartMedia Des Moines Senior Vice President of Programming and Erik Johnson, who is also iHeartMedia Nebraska-Iowa Sr. Vice President of Programming.

The full lineup includes: The Morning Rush with Travis Justice and Ross Peterson (6-8am), The Dan Patrick Show (8-11am), The Herd with Colin Cowherd (11am-12pm), Miller and Condon (12-2pm) and The Drive with Heather and Sean (2-6pm).

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