Mark Pitz

Mark Pitz is News and Sports Director for KCHA Radio, covering local news and sports across North Iowa. He also hosts Middays with Mark Pitz and is the radio voice of the Nashua-Plainfield Huskies on 95.9 KCHA.

Mar- 2025 -

5 March

Local News

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Blizzard, High Wind Warnings Continue Wednesday (03.05)

DUE TO THE BLIZZARD CONDITIONS, THE FLOYD COUNTY SECONDARY ROADS DEPARTMENT IS THE PULLING SNOWPLOWS OFF THE ROADS FOR THE…
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4 March

Local News

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Blizzard, High Wind Warnings for North, Northeast Iowa Tuesday (03.04) Night Into Wednesday (03.05)

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1121 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...HEAVY SNOW…
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4 March

Local News

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National Weather Service to Host Storm Spotter Training Tuesday (03.04) in CC

The National Weather Service of La Crosse is slated to host a Storm Spotter Training session Tuesday (03.04) night in…
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4 March

Daily Newscast

Mark Pitz
155

KCHA News Podcast for Tuesday, March 4, 2025

KCHA News Podcast for Tuesday, March 4, 2025….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Tuesday, March 4, 2025….segment 2 Note: some…
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4 March

Local News

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St. Ansgar, Central Springs, North Butler, Denver School Districts Ask Voters to Approve PPELs Tuesday (03.04)

Several area school districts will be asking voters on Tuesday (03.04) to approve levies to help pay for infrastructure upgrades.…
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3 March

Local News

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National Weather Service to Host Storm Spotter Training Tuesday (03.04) in Charles City

It may not have felt or looked like it over the past week, but it’s still officially winter. However, Mike…
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3 March

Local News

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Meyer, Lion’s Club win Charles City Great Chili Cook-Off

Chuck Meyer and the Charles City Lion’s Club can roar as king of the 27th Annual Great Chili Cook-Off in…
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3 March

Local News

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North Iowa Teen Dies in Two-Vehicle Weekend Crash

A North Iowa teenager is dead following a single-vehicle weekend wreck about 20 miles north of Mason City. The Iowa…
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3 March

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Monday, March 3, 2025

KCHA News Podcast for Monday, March 3, 2025….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Monday, March 3, 2025….segment 2 Note: some…
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2 March

Local News

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Entire Region Still Rated in Moderate Drought

North central and northeast Iowa remain in moderate drought in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor for Iowa. Based on precipitation…
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Feb- 2025 -

28 February

Local News

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Waucoma Fire Department Pancake Breakfast Sunday (03.02)

The Waucoma Fire Department (WFD) will host a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser this Sunday (03.02) from 9 am to noon at…
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28 February

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Friday, February 28, 2025

KCHA News Podcast for Friday, February 28, 2025….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Friday, February 28, 2025….segment 2 Note: some…
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28 February

Local News

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County Social Services for Floyd, Chickasaw Counties, Others to “Sunset” June 30th

A Northeast Iowa-based provider of mental health and disability services for over 15 years will cease operations in four months.…
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28 February

Local News

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Battle of Service Clubs for 2025 Great Chili Cook-Off in Charles City Friday (02.28)

The coveted “Golden Ladle Award” at stake for the 27th Annual Great Chili Cook-Off Friday (02.28) in Charles City. Main…
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27 February

Local News

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Iowa DOT Prepared for Winter to Last Into Mid-April

Though high temps this week have reached into the 50s and no significant snowfall is in the forecast for the…
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27 February

Local News

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Iowa DNR Fishing Report for Week of February 27, 2025

NORTHWEST NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI RIVER SOUTHEAST SOUTHWEST NORTHWEST Arrowhead Lake Ice fishing is not recommended. Black Hawk Lake Most remaining ice…
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27 February

Local News

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Breaking: Pursuit Ends on Luther College Campus, Suspect Apprehended

A Northeast Iowa man is facing multiple drug charges after leading law enforcement on a pursuit that ended at Luther…
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27 February

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Thursday, February 27, 2025

KCHA News Podcast for Thursday, February 27, 2025….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Thursday, February 27, 2025….segment 2 Note: some…
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27 February

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Wednesday, February 26, 2025

KCHA News Podcast for Wednesday, February 26, 2025….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Wednesday, February 26, 2025….segment 2 Note: some…
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26 February

Local News

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Chickasaw County to Cut Staff to Make Up Budget Shortfall

Some Chickasaw County departments have been directed to make staff cuts in an effort to close the gap on a…
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