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NASH FM 97.3
Des Moines' New Country Leader
Listen live to NASH FM 97.3 (KHKI), Des Moines' New Country Leader. The Cumulus Media country station broadcasts on 97.3 FM across Central Iowa with today's country music, local presenters and nationally syndicated country shows.
About NASH FM 97.3
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Frequencies & locations:
- FM – 97.3 FM — KHKI, licensed to Des Moines, Iowa.
NASH FM 97.3 is KHKI, a country radio station serving Des Moines and Central Iowa on 97.3 FM. The station mixes current country hits with established favourites and uses the NASH FM identity alongside its long-running KHKI call sign. Its branding as "Des Moines' New Country Leader" reflects a strong focus on contemporary country music and artists making an impact on country radio.
KHKI is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to Des Moines, Iowa, under Facility ID 12966. The station is part of Cumulus Media's Des Moines operation, with studios and offices on 109th Street in Urbandale. Alongside the music, NASH FM 97.3 maintains a distinctly local presence through Des Moines personalities, contests, community features, events and coverage of life around Central Iowa.
The current schedule combines local daytime radio with nationally produced country programming. Danger & Lindsay lead the weekday morning and daytime line-up, followed by Kim Chase in the afternoon. Evenings feature Country Nights Live with Bev Rainey, while Sunday programming includes Kim Chase's community-focused Inside Iowa and American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox. That combination gives NASH FM 97.3 a useful balance between local Des Moines radio and wider country music programming.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Danger & Lindsay: Danger & Lindsay are the station's long-running morning team and have presented together since 2010. The current NASH FM 97.3 schedule lists them weekdays from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Their show mixes country music with features including Hollywood Hot Shots, Nash News Now, Danger's Daily Dumbass, local traffic, weather and plenty of personality.
- Kim Chase: Kim Chase presents afternoons on NASH FM 97.3, currently scheduled weekdays from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Saturdays from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. She also fronts Inside Iowa, the station's Sunday community programme highlighting local people, organisations, events and issues from across Central Iowa.
- Bev Rainey — Country Nights Live: Bev Rainey hosts Country Nights Live, heard on NASH FM 97.3 every evening from 7:00 PM to midnight. The nationally syndicated show broadcasts from Nashville with current country music, artist interviews, Music City news, stories and listener interaction.
- Ryan Fox — American Country Countdown: Ryan Fox hosts American Country Countdown, heard on NASH FM 97.3 on Sundays from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The weekly show counts down the leading country songs using the Billboard charts while adding artist interviews and stories from the country music world.
Other Cumulus Media stations in this state
No other Cumulus Media stations are currently listed in this state.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.nashfm973.com/
Studio / Request Line:
(515) 915-0973
Postal address:
Front Desk: (515) 331-9200
4143 109th St.
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States
Advertising: Brian Sines — brian.sines@cumulus.com
Promotions: Samantha Thielen — samantha.thielen@cumulus.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NashFM973/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nashfm973/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/nashfm973
NASH FM 97.3 FAQ
What is NASH FM 97.3?
NASH FM 97.3 is KHKI, a country radio station licensed to Des Moines, Iowa. It broadcasts current country music, local programmes and nationally syndicated country shows.
What frequency is NASH FM 97.3 on?
NASH FM 97.3 broadcasts on 97.3 FM as KHKI from Des Moines, Iowa.
What kind of music does NASH FM 97.3 play?
NASH FM 97.3 focuses on contemporary country music, combining major current country hits with familiar artists and new releases.
Who presents shows on NASH FM 97.3?
The current schedule includes Danger & Lindsay during the weekday morning and daytime period, Kim Chase in afternoons, Bev Rainey with Country Nights Live and Ryan Fox with American Country Countdown.
Who owns NASH FM 97.3?
NASH FM 97.3 is part of Cumulus Media. The FCC lists Radio License Holding CBC, LLC as the licensee for KHKI.