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For the ICAO airport code KCMR, see [H.A. Clark Memorial Field](/source/H.A._Clark_Memorial_Field).

Radio station in Mason City, Iowa, United States

KCMR Mason City, Iowa United States Frequency 97.9 MHz Branding Inspiration 97.9 Programming Format Christian Ownership Owner TLC Broadcasting Corporation History First air date May 3, 1979 (1979-05-03) Former frequencies 98.3 MHz (1979–1990) Technical information[1] Licensing authority FCC Facility ID 67199 Class A ERP 6,000 watts HAAT 96 meters (315 feet) Transmitter coordinates 43°07′18″N 93°11′50″W / 43.12167°N 93.19722°W / 43.12167; -93.19722 Links Public license information Public file LMS Webcast Listen live Website www.kcmrfm.com

**KCMR** (97.9 [FM](/source/FM_broadcasting), "Inspiration 97.9") is a [Christian radio](/source/Christian_radio) station in [Mason City, Iowa](/source/Mason_City%2C_Iowa), United States. KCMR is owned by TLC Broadcasting Corporation, a non-profit corporation.

## History

KCMR began broadcasting May 3, 1979, at 98.3 MHz.[2] It was founded by the TLC Broadcasting Corporation, a separate entity from but started by the Trinity Lutheran Church. Its primary format was [easy listening](/source/Easy_listening) music interspersed with community announcements and Christian messages.[3] This format was chosen in hopes of reaching a broader audience than might a traditional Christian music or teaching station.[4]

In 2002, KCMR began broadcasting IRIS, Iowa's [radio reading service](/source/Radio_reading_service), on its subcarrier. It was the first non-public radio station in the state to provide IRIS service, filling in reception gaps in North Iowa. In addition, volunteers began reading North Iowa-specific information, including the *[Globe Gazette](/source/Globe_Gazette)*, at KCMR's studios.[5]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FCC-LMS-67199_1-0)** ["Facility Technical Data for KCMR"](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityTechDetails.html?facilityId=67199). *Licensing and Management System*. [Federal Communications Commission](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Glob840504_2-0)** Dann, Carie (May 4, 1984). ["Growing KCMR marks birthday No. 5 today"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/globe-gazette-growing-kcmr-marks-birthda/161017957/). *Globe-Gazette*. Mason City, Iowa. p. 3. Retrieved December 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Glob850804_3-0)** Whitters, Laurie (August 4, 1985). ["KCMR-FM — radio with a message"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/globe-gazette-kcmr-fm-radio-with-a-mes/161018058/). *Globe-Gazette*. Mason City, Iowa. p. 9. Retrieved December 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Glob990404_4-0)** McLinn, Jan (April 4, 1999). ["KCMR will mark 20 years live at the Business Expo"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/globe-gazette-kcmr-will-mark-20-years-li/161017814/). *Globe-Gazette*. Mason City, Iowa. p. Business Expo 13. Retrieved December 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Glob030616_5-0)** Pieper, Mary (June 16, 2003). ["Blind North Iowans can hear Globe Gazette through IRIS"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/globe-gazette-blind-north-iowans-can-hea/161017849/). *Globe-Gazette*. Mason City, Iowa. p. A5. Retrieved December 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

## External links

- [Facility details for Facility ID 67199 (KCMR)](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityDetails.html?facilityId=67199) in the [FCC](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission) Licensing and Management System

- [KCMR](https://www1.arbitron.com/sip/displaySip.do?surveyID=SP26&band=fm&callLetter=KCMR) in [Nielsen Audio](/source/Nielsen_Audio)'s FM station database

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