KCII is a
radio station
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based in
Washington
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,
Iowa
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, 30 minutes south of
Iowa City
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. The station is broadcast on 1380
AM and its translator 102.5 MHz
FM. It is a full-service
classic hits
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music station that broadcasts
news
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,
sports
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, community events, severe weather bulletins, and
agriculture
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information. KCII simulcasts with
KCII-FM. KCII is a part of the
Cedar Rapids
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ADI market as recorded by
Arbitron
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. It was first licensed on February 1, 1962.
KCII is on air 24 hours per day. A full programming list is at kciiradio.com.
KCII 1380 AM was first started in 1961. The studio is located at 110 E Main Street near the Town Square in Washington.
External links
KCII website
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FCC History Cards for KCII
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Full service radio stations in the United States
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