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HITS 99.9 (KIOA-HD2)
Shut Up and Play the Hits
Listen live to HITS 99.9 (KIOA-HD2), Des Moines' music-first contemporary hit radio station. The service broadcasts on KIOA 93.3 HD2 and is relayed across the Des Moines area on 99.9 FM by translator K260AM.
About HITS 99.9 (KIOA-HD2)
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Frequencies & locations:
- HD Radio – 93.3 HD2 — KIOA-HD2 in Des Moines, Iowa.
- FM – 99.9 FM — K260AM, relaying HITS 99.9 across the Des Moines area.
- Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK.
HITS 99.9 is the contemporary hit radio service carried on KIOA-HD2 in Des Moines, Iowa. The digital service is broadcast alongside 93.3 KIOA, whose full-power FCC licence is assigned to Des Moines, and targets listeners across the wider Des Moines metropolitan market. KIOA and HITS 99.9 are operated by Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC as part of the company's Des Moines Media Group.
On the radio, HITS 99.9 is available on 93.3 HD2 for listeners with an HD Radio receiver and is also rebroadcast on ordinary 99.9 FM through translator K260AM. Saga currently classifies HITS 99.9 as Contemporary Hit Radio, with a music-heavy mix built around current pop, chart hits, rhythmic titles, hip-hop and R&B crossover records. Its current 'Shut Up and Play the Hits' positioning is a good description of a station deliberately designed to keep presenter chatter to a minimum.
HITS 99.9 has been part of the Des Moines radio market since 2011 and today operates from the Des Moines Media Group studios at 1416 Locust Street. The station supplements its music output with contests, concert information, local events, recently played tracks and occasional special music features. It is deliberately jockless rather than being built around a conventional weekday presenter schedule, which distinguishes it from many other contemporary hit stations in the market.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Jimmy Wright — HITS 99.9 Brand Manager: Jimmy Wright is the current Brand Manager and programmer of HITS 99.9. He shapes the station's Top 40 and rhythmic-leaning music format. HITS 99.9 operates as a jockless station, so this is a programming role rather than a regular presenter-led airshift.
- Local DJ Party Mixes: HITS 99.9 periodically gives Des Moines-area club DJs and mixers on-air exposure through party-mix programming and special music features. These are occasional features rather than a fixed daily presenter show, and the station does not publish a permanent roster of individual mixers.
KIOA broadcasts digitally using HD Radio in Des Moines. Its main 93.3 service carries the classic-hits KIOA format, while HD2 carries HITS 99.9, which is also relayed on 99.9 FM.
Other Saga Communications stations in this state
No other Saga Communications stations are currently listed in this state.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://hits999fm.com/
Office:
515-280-1350
Postal address:
HITS 99.9
Des Moines Media Group
1416 Locust St
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Text Club: 515-784-2999
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hits999fm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hits999fm/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/hits999fm
HITS 99.9 (KIOA-HD2) FAQ
How can I listen to HITS 99.9 in Des Moines?
You can listen to HITS 99.9 live online through Radio Player UK. In the Des Moines area, the station is also available on 99.9 FM and on KIOA 93.3 HD2 using an HD Radio receiver.
What is the call sign for HITS 99.9?
HITS 99.9 is the HD2 service of KIOA and is identified as KIOA-HD2. Its programming is also relayed on 99.9 FM by Des Moines translator K260AM.
What music does HITS 99.9 play?
HITS 99.9 is a contemporary hit radio station playing current pop, chart hits, rhythmic music, hip-hop and R&B crossover tracks, with a deliberately music-heavy presentation.
Does HITS 99.9 have radio presenters?
HITS 99.9 currently operates as a jockless, music-first station rather than publishing a conventional daily presenter schedule. Brand Manager Jimmy Wright programs the station, and occasional local DJ and club-mix features are also used.
Who owns HITS 99.9 and where is it licensed?
HITS 99.9 is operated by Saga Communications through Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC and Des Moines Media Group. KIOA's full-power licence is assigned to Des Moines, Iowa, and the 99.9 FM translator K260AM is also licensed at Des Moines.