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KIOW arrived on the air on November 8, 1978, built by Tony and Sue Coloff. The station is outside of Forest City near Pilot Knob State Park–one of the highest elevations in Iowa. KIOW’s radio signal goes north to Hope, MN and south to Boondocks, Iowa – running up and down I-35 with 25,000 watts of power, digital stereo sound, 24 hours a day. Mix 107.3 FM plays a unique mix of music. Local research as well as National music research and services, keep KIOW in step with the music tastes of Northern Iowa & Southern Minnesota. KIOW mixes contemporary hits, country hits and oldies. The result is a live, fresh and innovative sound that blends “The Best of America’s Most Popular Music.” KIOW’s comprehensive morning news and information package dominates listenership in Northern Iowa. KIOW news gives listeners their first news of area interest and their only daily local news source. CBS News, Associated Press and Radio Iowa provide National, State and Sports News. KIOW updates farm markets directly from Chicago, and is part of the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network. KIOW has played a major role in warning listeners of weather emergencies since going on the air in 1978. KIOW is an official National Weather Service reporting station. KIOW’s staff and philosophy is involved and dedicated. Community activities and promotions keep us in touch with our listeners everyday and in times of celebration and in strife. KIOW is Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota’s Best Mix of Music, News, Weather, Sports, Contests and Fun! Source
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NORTH IOWA — Forecasters are tracking a two-part weather threat for North Iowa that begins with overnight thunderstorms and ends with a chance of severe storms and dangerous heat Monday, according to the National Weather Service office in Des Moines. The Weather Service placed the region under a marginal risk, or level 1 of 5, for severe storms from midnight to 6 a.m. Monday, with damaging wind cited as the main hazard.
Worth County Board to Meet Monday
The Worth County Board of Supervisors will meet on Monday beginning at 8:30am. You can view the meeting at that time on either kiow.com or b1031.com. The board will go over road maintenance with Worth County Engineer Richard Brumm. He will ask the board to review and possibly approve the Secondary Roads Fiscal Year 27 DOT Budget and Five-year Construction Program.
Puckerbrush Days Continue on Saturday
The Puckerbrush Days celebration continues today as several events are planned including a concert and fireworks. Forest City Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Dewhurst explained that the celebration is for all ages. https://kiow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/07/PucSat-1.wav Other activities will start on Saturday morning as well according to Dewhurst.
Saturday Morning Fishing Report: Mid July Fishing Rated Fair
Saturday Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 7 to 9 mph. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Sunday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
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Puckerbrush Begins Today in Forest City
The Forest City area will begin celebrating the annual Puckerbrush Days with a number of activities, concerts, and food today according to Forest City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Meghan Dewhurst. https://kiow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/07/Puckr-1.wav The flyover will be done by the Midwest Tribute Squadron Formation Flight team. The schedule moves into various fun and friendly battles according to Dewhurst.