KIKD
Encyclopedia
KIKD, known as "Kick 106.7," is an FM
radio station based in Carroll, Iowa
. The station plays Country music
. KIKD is part of Carroll Broadcasting, along with KKRL
, KCIM
, and cable TV station CBTV
.
, Owner of KCCQ-FM
, and KASI-AM
as well as a company that produces vinyl signs. On February 4, 1999 a bid was made for KIKD-FM from Carroll Broadcasting Company, owners of KKRL-FM and KCIM-AM. Later KIKD studios were moved to from the corner of Highway 30 and Clark Street in Carroll, Iowa
to 1119 East Plaza Drive, Carroll. At the time of the bid KIKD-FM and KCIM-AM where both country music stations. Later KCIM was forced to change its format. Neal Trobak, the Program Director at the time of the buyout said "I assume we will go to an easy-listening format of some kind, compatible with the age of the people that listen to us". KIKD was originally an automated Hot Country
station under the direction of Bob Foster. In 1999, the station began using local hosts during the daytime hours 6 a.m.-10a.m. In 2000, KIKD extended there local hosts to 6 a.m.-6 p.m., then once again in 2008 from 5 a.m.-7 p.m.
and is currently an affiliate of Dial Global
. From 7 p.m.-5 a.m. KIKD is also a CMT Radio Network
affiliate.
Frequency modulation
In telecommunications and signal processing, frequency modulation conveys information over a carrier wave by varying its instantaneous frequency. This contrasts with amplitude modulation, in which the amplitude of the carrier is varied while its frequency remains constant...
radio station based in Carroll, Iowa
Carroll, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,103 in the city, with a population density of . There were 4,698 housing units, of which 4,357 were occupied....
. The station plays Country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
. KIKD is part of Carroll Broadcasting, along with KKRL
KKRL
KKRL, known as "93.7 KKRL," is an FM radio station based in Carroll, Iowa. The station plays Hot AC. KKRL is part of Carroll Broadcasting, along with KIKD, KCIM, and Cable TV Station CBTV.-History:...
, KCIM
KCIM
KCIM is a radio station based in Carroll, Iowa. The station plays Classic Hits, along with providing news and farm information. KCIM is part of Carroll Broadcasting, along with KKRL, KIKD, and cable TV station CBTV.-History:...
, and cable TV station CBTV
CBTV
CBTV is cable channel 7 in Carroll and Glidden, Iowa. CBTV is under the ownership of Carroll Broadcasting Company. Carroll Broadcasting Company also owns KCIM, KKRL & KIKD radio.CBTV runs ads for local businesses and also airs local Football and Basketball games....
.
History
KIKD-FM signed on in St. Patrick's Day 1996 under the ownership of the Betty Baudler of Ames Broadcasting CompanyAmes Broadcasting Company
Ames Broadcasting Company, also "Lake City Broadcasting" was formed under the owner Betty Baudler Horras, who started out as a bookkeeper before becoming the first woman to own a radio station in Iowa. The small company owned and operated 3 radio stations in West Central Iowa. KCCQ-FM, KASI-AM,...
, Owner of KCCQ-FM
KCCQ
KCCQ is a commercial radio station located in Ames, Iowa, broadcasting to the Des Moines, Iowa area on 105.1 FM. KCCQ airs an Alternative rock music format branded as "New Rock 105.1"...
, and KASI-AM
KASI
KASI is a radio station licensed to serve Ames, Iowa. The station is owned by Clear Channel Communications and licensed to Citicasters Licenses, Inc. It airs a News/Talk radio format....
as well as a company that produces vinyl signs. On February 4, 1999 a bid was made for KIKD-FM from Carroll Broadcasting Company, owners of KKRL-FM and KCIM-AM. Later KIKD studios were moved to from the corner of Highway 30 and Clark Street in Carroll, Iowa
Carroll, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,103 in the city, with a population density of . There were 4,698 housing units, of which 4,357 were occupied....
to 1119 East Plaza Drive, Carroll. At the time of the bid KIKD-FM and KCIM-AM where both country music stations. Later KCIM was forced to change its format. Neal Trobak, the Program Director at the time of the buyout said "I assume we will go to an easy-listening format of some kind, compatible with the age of the people that listen to us". KIKD was originally an automated Hot Country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
station under the direction of Bob Foster. In 1999, the station began using local hosts during the daytime hours 6 a.m.-10a.m. In 2000, KIKD extended there local hosts to 6 a.m.-6 p.m., then once again in 2008 from 5 a.m.-7 p.m.
On-air staff and programming
KIKD's current morning announcer is Tom Halkap. Other current announcers (as of July 2011) include Renie Osterlund, Lance Coon, John Ryan. The station airs shows dedicated to Country MusicCountry music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
and is currently an affiliate of Dial Global
Dial Global
Dial Global is a radio syndication company. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Triton Media Group and is a sister company to Townsquare Media, both of which are owned by Oaktree Capital Management....
. From 7 p.m.-5 a.m. KIKD is also a CMT Radio Network
Country Music Television
Country Music Television, or CMT, is an American country music-oriented cable television network. Programming includes music videos, taped concerts, movies, biographies of country music stars, game shows, and reality programs...
affiliate.