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KCMR Radio

Inspirational. Listener-supported. Christian Radio.
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10/15/2024

It was basket-making day at KCMR! More than 20 baskets, ready for your bid at our 2024 Sharathon. Something for everyone. From one night stays at the Historic Park Inn, to Luminare tickets to the Surf, to car care, to kids' baskets. Thursday, October 17th and Friday, October 18th. See you at Trinity Lutheran Church!

10/11/2024

We had a KCMR announcer and phone operator potluck Thursday, October 10th as we prepare for our upcoming 2024 Sharathon. Energy is brewing! We hope to see and hear from you! "Only You Can Keep the Music Alive on KCMR!" Please give what you can Thursday, October 17th or Friday, October 18th. Join in on the fun at Trinity Lutheran Church both days, from 7 am-4 pm. Listener Appreciation Luncheon on Friday from 11 am-1 pm. Thank you in advance for making our Sharathon a success!!! God Bless!!!

10/08/2024

Scott Moorman and Jen donating a gift certificate for our KCMR Shararhon silent auction. Thursday, October 17th and Friday, October 18th. "Only You Can Keep the Music Alive" on KCMR!

09/30/2024

KCMR fun!

09/30/2024

Our dear volunteers came in to our conference room to help stuff our Pre-Sharathon letters. Remember to donate to help "Keep the Music Alive" on KCMR. Sharathon: October 17th and 18th.

09/30/2024

Thank you to area businesses donating baskets of goodies for our upcoming Sharathon, October 17th and 18th. North Iowa Community Credit Union, Zilge's Appliance, and Real Deals. Thank you!

09/18/2024

In honor of General Manager, Amy Kuns' birthday...a Hostess Cupcake from Development Director, Susan Wiley!!! And Tom Castle played "Once in Love with Amy" on the air!!!

09/16/2024

Old Philco radio, "new to me," in the new General Manager's (Amy Kuns's) office! How nostalgic is this? Anyone know what year this may have been made?

08/13/2024

Charlie Brown Preschool is looking for 3 and 4 year old preschoolers for their program. Contact them at for more information at 641-357-7277.

08/06/2024

This week's Lone Ranger episode is Stolen Horses from February 16, 1949. Tune in August 8 at 9 PM and August 10 at 1 PM.

07/31/2024

Tune in on August 1 at 9 PM or August 3 at 1 PM to hear the Lone Ranger on KCMR.

07/16/2024

Come out to the Veteran Stand Down on September 28 at the North Iowa Events Center to support Operation Golden Hawk.
https://operationgoldenhawk.com/

06/20/2024

The annual MC vs. Newman baseball game will take place on Saturday, June 22 at Roosevelt Stadium. Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank will be at the varsity game collecting financial donations. Each $1 donation purchases 6lbs of food from the Food Bank of Iowa!

Please come and catch a great game of baseball and support this wonderful cause!

06/20/2024

The Mason City Arena is excited to Welcome Matthew West featuring Megan Danielle on Sunday, August 4, 2024. The concert starts at 7 pm and tickets are available now! www.masoncityarena.com/west/

Matthew West is a five-time GRAMMY® nominee, NSAI’s 2022 Songwriter-Artist of the Year, ASCAP’s 2023 Golden Note Award recipient, and a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner. He has received an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, K-LOVE Fan Awards, GMA Dove Awards, and has been named Billboard’s Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. A recipient of the Rich Mullins Impact Award, West also received a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for Original Music & Lyrics for the title track for the feature film “The Heart of Christmas.” Dubbed “one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters” (Billboard), West has been awarded RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications and notched 30 number one songs combined as an artist and songwriter.

06/20/2024

We are hiring a Development Director!
For more information check out:
https://kcmrfm.com/careers/

Your job may look like:
-Securing new Underwriting and Sponsorships for Inspiration 97.9 KCMR FM Radio -Servicing and renewing existing Business Underwriting and Business Sponsorship accounts -Keeping accurate records of all accounts

-Writing and producing Business Underwriting and Business Sponsorship spots

-Coordinating production with station personnel

-Making sure all Underwriting/Sponsorships is as directed

-Following Federal Communications Commission [FCC] rules and station guidelines for Underwriting and Sponsorship

-Other responsibilities needed or assigned by the General Manager.

Qualifications: A Bachelor of Arts Degree or equivalent work experience in broadcast sales, marketing, or business. Previous sales experience with people skills and budget planning is desired. KCMR Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Deadline for your resume and references is July 1, 2024.

Questions: KCMR Radio General Manager - Libby Lembke

[email protected]

316 North Federal Avenue
Mason City, Iowa 50401

It is the mission of KCMR Radio to be a Christian influence in the community through a format of easy listening and inspirational music combined with uplifting features. Inspiration 97.9 FM is a listener-supported, non-profit (501(c)(3)) radio station.

06/05/2024

Congratulations to Christi Smallwood who won our Deck Reunion Party Contest! Keep listening to KCMR for more exciting ways to participate in future contests!

05/31/2024

From the City of Mason City - Government - ***UPDATE***
"We were notified that landline access to 9-1-1 has been restored and is operational."

05/30/2024

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05/29/2024

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05/27/2024

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Mason City, IA
50401

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Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

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(641) 424-9300

Website

http://www.kcmrfm.com/

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Show Us Your Mug

Thank you to everyone who has already submitted their "mug" for our "Show Us Your Mug" contest with Java Works! Snap a selfie with a mug and upload it to our website. You could win a KCMR travel mug and a $10 gift certificate to Java Works at the Mason City Public Library! Upload your picture here: https://kcmrfm.com/java/

Tomorrow morning around 8:30 - listen for your chance to win a free wash from Magic Mike’s Detail !

Follow this link to upload your "mug" for your chance to win! www.kcmrfm.com/java

🥳HAPPY NEW YEAR!🥳

🙋‍♀️RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU LIKE FREE STUFF!🙋‍♂️ Our local business partners have been so gracious this year (as always) we have a 💲💲💲TON of GIFT CARDS to GIVEAWAY!💲💲💲 🎶All you have to do is listen!🎶 👋Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday Mornings👋 We will tell you when to call between 8️⃣ AM - 9️⃣ AM. So - save our number in your phone, 📞(641)424-9300📞, and be the first to call-in to win. (Although if we are having fun, we may take a couple extra calls too 🤫)

🥳We've got Gift Cards Galore to give away this holiday season!🥳 Find out how you can Listen & Win!

On this #GivingTuesday, we would love to be considered if you've got a little extra to give. As a non-profit, any donations made to Inspiration 97.9 FM are tax deductible! www.kcmrfm.com/donate

LIVE MUSIC IN MASON CITY

⁉️Don't have tickets to KCMR LIVE 2023 yet?⁉️ Don't worry! 🎟You can get tickets at the door!🎟 Doors open @ 3:00 PM 🎄Snacks, Silent Auction, Check out The Music Man Square's decorations🎄 Show starts @ 3:30 PM 🎀Tons of door prizes!🎀 HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

🎀KCMR Live is our final fundraiser of the year!🎀 As a non-profit radio station, we rely on the kindness of our listeners to keep us in action. 🎶KCMR Live is a way for us to raise money for the station and, at the same time, a chance for us to share what we love (MUSIC!) with our listeners.🎶 So come out to The Music Man Square on Sunday, November 19th! Doors open at 3 PM Enjoy some free food, 🎄take a sneak peek at the amazing Christmas decorations at The Square before anyone else in our community🎄, win door prizes, bid on silent auctions, and listen to some amazing musicians LIVE with us! We'd love to see you! Performers include: Cynthia Tompkins & John Jaszewski NordKor Childrens Choir The Double Crossers featuring Melissa Dorenkamp Tickets: https://kcmr-979.square.site/product/2023-kcmr-live/15

Thank you to Mrs. McQueen's Kindergarten Class at Newman Catholic Schools for today's Pledge of Allegiance!

Thank you to Mrs. Arians' 1st Grade Class from Central Springs CSD for today's Pledge of Allegiance!

Have you joined Inspiration 97.9 FM KCMR's "What's Happening" yet?! What are you waiting for?! It's your one-stop shop for everything going on in our area. Have an event you want to share? Post it to the group or send the Facebook event link to [email protected] Your listings are 100% free thanks to a grant from the Kinney-Lindstrom Foundation. Let us do some of the legwork for you! https://www.facebook.com/groups/kcmr2

Thank you to the 3rd grade student at Newman Catholic Schools for sharing their Pledge of Allegiance! And thanks to Hawkeye Auto Body for underwriting this program!

Thank you to our friends at Lincoln Elementary School (Osage Community School) for sharing their classroom Pledge of Allegience! And thanks to Home Trust & Savings Bank for underwriting this program!