KCHA-FM (Charles City, IA)

KCHA (95.9 FM) is a radio station that offers a Full Service format and is licensed in Charles City, Iowa. It primarily serves the audiences in Charles City and Floyd County. The station is owned and managed by Coloff Media, LLC.

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#706527

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#166746

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#5581

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Thomas “Tom” Craig McDermott, 76 of Lansing

4 days ago | kchanews.com | Chris Berg

Thomas “Tom” Craig McDermott age 76 of Lansing, IA died Thursday, June 19, 2025, at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Holy Family Parish, New Hampton, with Rev. Dan Knipper celebrating the Mass. Inurnment will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg. Friends may greet the family from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. prior to the Mass at the church on Tuesday.
Thomas “Tom” McIntire, 70, of Charles City

4 days ago | kchanews.com | Chris Berg

Thomas “Tom” McIntire, 70, of Charles City, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Reverend Tom Heathershaw officiating. A private burial service will be held on a later date.
Francis James Reicks, 97 of Lawler

5 days ago | kchanews.com | Chris Berg

Francis James Reicks age 97 of Lawler, IA died Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at New Hampton Nursing & Rehab. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev. Nick Radloff celebrating the Mass. Interment will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Little Turkey.
Nearly Impossible Quiz: Approximately 25% of homes in the U.S. have this outdoor feature.

5 days ago | kchanews.com | Chris Berg

Congratulations to Judy Babcock of New Hampton who won a pair of tickets to the Butler County Fair’s Night of Destruction, set for this Friday, June 27th in Allison along with a 4 pack of JUMBO muffins from the Charles City Hy-Vee (Certificate expires 30 days from date won). Answer: A Deck
Charles City Administrator Steve Diers Bids Farewell After 11 Years of Leadership

1 week ago | kchanews.com | Chris Berg

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:In this Community Conversations segment, Charles City City Administrator Steve Diers joins us on his final day in office to reflect on over 11 years of service before stepping into his new role as Clear Lake’s city administrator.
Nearly Impossible Quiz: 58% of people report this as the first sound they hear each morning.

1 week ago | kchanews.com | Chris Berg

Congratulations to Jackie Miller of Charles City who won $100 off her next lawn equipment or repair at Cedar Valley Lawn Equipment Repair & Bigfoot Enterprises just west of Ionia! (Certificate expire 12/31/25). Answer: Dog(s) Barking
FCMC $40 Million Expansion On Track, Cancer Center Coming, Goats Eating

1 week ago | kchanews.com | Mark Pitz

A $40 million dollar expansion project at Floyd County Medical Center (FCMC) continues on track. FCMC Director of Marketing and Community Engagement, Mackenzie McNeill, says construction, which includes a new clinic, passed 40% completion earlier this month. https://kchanews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2025/06/McNeill-40-1.mp3It’s the largest expansion of the Charles City hospital since it was built in 1965, but officials aren’t planning on stopping there.
Community Conversation: Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig

1 week ago | kchanews.com | Mark Pitz

In this Community Conversation, KCHA/Bull News Director Mark Pitz talks with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig about his recent swing throughout northeast Iowa to visit Choose Iowa members in Chickasaw, Mitchell, Winneshiek and Worth counties, plus meeting with area farms at the Spring Field Day Wednesday (06.18) hosted by the Northeast Iowa Research Farm in Floyd County, just west of Nashua. https://kchanews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2025/06/Mike-Naig-IA-Ag-Secretary-061825.mp3
Override of Governor’s Veto of Pipeline Bill Unlikely, But Other Hurdles Remain for Summit

1 week ago | kchanews.com | Mark Pitz

Seventy members of the Iowa House have called for a special legislative session to override Governor Kim Reynolds veto of a bill that would have set new rules for carbon pipelines. Howver, Senate Republican Leader Jack Whitver last week said a majority of Senate Republicans “would not be interested in any attempt to override Governor Reynolds’ veto.” State Senator Sandy Salmon of Janesville is not in that majority.
MiEnergy Awards $80,000 in Scholarships, Several Northeast Iowa Students Recipients

1 week ago | kchanews.com | Mark Pitz

MiEnergy Cooperative has awarded $80,000 in scholarships to 80 local high school students who exemplify commitment to their local community. MiEnergy says their scholarship program reflects the core cooperative principle of commitment to community by recognizing high school seniors who demonstrate cooperative spirit through service to others. The scholarships are funded through unclaimed capital credits that would otherwise be turned over to the state.