KZIA

KZIA
KZIA radio logo
Broadcast areaCedar Rapids-Iowa City
Frequency102.9 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingZ102.9
Programming
FormatTop 40 (CHR)
SubchannelsHD2: Smart-FM (80s hits)
HD3: KGYM simulcast (Sports)
HD4: X107.5 (Alternative rock)
Ownership
OwnerKZIA, Inc.
KGYM
History
First air date
May 1975 (as KQCR)
Former call signs
  • KOWC (1974-1975, pre-sign on)
  • KICR (1975, pre-sign on)
  • KQCR (1975–1995)
  • KXMX (1995–1998)
Call sign meaning
Common "Z" branding for pop stations inspired by WHTZ, IA is the postal abbreviation for Iowa
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID35556
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT287 meters (942 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°03′25″N 91°41′42″W / 42.057°N 91.695°W / 42.057; -91.695
Translator(s)See § HD Radio digital channels
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
HD2: Listen live
HD3: Listen live
HD4: Listen live
Websitekzia.com
HD2: smartrockin.com
HD3: kgymradio.com
HD4: x1075iowa.com

KZIA, known as "Z 102.9", is a radio station based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It has a Top 40 (CHR) format primarily staffed with local personalities, including morning DJs Dancin' Eric Hanson, Clare Duffy, and Producer Ben, known as “The Morning Scramble.” Eric and Clare were recognized as the Iowa Broadcasters of the Year in 2022 by the Iowa Broadcasters Association. Other hosts include Lady J, Those Girls in the Afternoon with Destiny and Taylor, and Jaidyn on the Night Show. The station's transmitter is located in Hiawatha, Iowa, and its signal reaches most of eastern Iowa, including Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, and the Quad Cities area. It also reaches Prairie du Chien, and Platteville, both in Wisconsin.[2]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KZIA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ RadioLocator.com. "Predicted Coverage Area for KZIA 102.9 FM, Cedar Rapids, IA". Retrieved February 24, 2007.