| Broadcast area | Des Moines metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 93.3 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | 93.3 KIOA |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Subchannels | HD2: Top 40 (CHR) "Hits 99.9" |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
|
| KAZR, KOEZ, KRNT, KPSZ, KSTZ | |
| History | |
First air date | September 18, 1964 (as KWDM) |
Former call signs | KWDM (1964–1969) KYNA (1971–1972) |
Call sign meaning | Kreating IOwA |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 58547 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 82,000 watts |
| HAAT | 325 m (1,066 ft) |
| Translator(s) | HD2: 99.9 K260AM (Des Moines) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | kioa.com |
KIOA (93.3 FM) is a commercial radio station in Des Moines, Iowa. It is owned by Saga Communications, operating as part of its Des Moines Radio Group, and airs a classic hits radio format. The station's studios are located at 1416 Locust Street along with Saga's other Des Moines stations (KSTZ, KAZR, KOEZ, KRNT and KPSZ). The transmitter is located off 24th Street SE, near 6th Avenue SE, in Altoona.[2]
KIOA broadcasts in the HD Radio hybrid format. Its HD2 subchannel carries a Top 40 (CHR) format branded as "Hits 99.9", which is also heard on 250–watt FM translator station 99.9 K260AM in Des Moines.[3]