KCIM

KCIM (1380 AM, "1380 KCIM") is a radio station based in Carroll, Iowa. The station plays Oldies music, along with providing news and farm information. KCIM is part of the Carroll Broadcasting Company, along with KKRL, KIKD, and cable TV station CBTV. It was first licensed on November 2, 1950.

History

KCIM-AM signed on in 1950 under the ownership of Carroll Broadcasting, owners of KCIM, KKRL and KIKD along with local cable channel CBTV. At the time, KCIM was the first radio station owned by Carroll Broadcasting. KCIM-AM was a news station dedicated to news from around the Carroll County Area. KCIM-AM went through a few format changes: first it was a country station, then after the purchase of KIKD it changed to an easy listening format, after a while it switched to classic hits/oldies.

Announcers and programming

KCIM's morning announcer and Program Director is Wes Treadway. Other current announcers (as of January 2013) include Quinn Palmer, Kristen Campisi, and local news & sports director Jeff Blankman. The station has shows dedicated to Big Band Era. KCIM has also been the home for Iowa State sports, and Cubs Baseball.