Saga Communications launched Christian AC “Joy 102.1” K271CO Des Moines/KAZR-HD3 Pella IA on April 1.
Running Salem Media’s “Today’s Christian Music” syndicated network, K271CO becomes the fourth contemporary Christian station in the market, albeit the only one operating commercially. K271CO joins Northwestern Media’s “Life 107.1” KNWI, Positive Impact Media’s rimshot “Pulse 101.7” KPUL and EMF’s “K-Love” heard on 90.5 K213DV, 95.3 K237GC and 103.7 K279BX.
The Salem Christian AC programming had been heard on Saga’s “Hope 940” KPSZ on nights and weekends. It has been replaced with Salem’s Southern Gospel “Singing News Radio” network.
K271CO previously rebroadcast Sports “ESPN 1350” KRNT.