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.

Aug- 2026 -

5 August

Local News

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GoFundMe for Floyd County 18-Year-Old Injured in Head-On Collision, Remains Hospitalized

A GoFundMe account has been established to help a Floyd County teen who was seriously injured just over a week…
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5 August

Local News

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Second Reading of Chicken Ordinance in Charles City Fails to Fly

An ordinance to allow residents to own chickens within Charles City won’t “fly the coop” anytime soon. Last month, the…
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5 August

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Wednesday, August 5, 2026

KCHA News Podcast for Wednesday, August 5, 2026….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Wednesday, August 5, 2026….segment 2 Note: some…
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5 August

Local News

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Chickasaw County Public Health Has New Vaccination Partnership

Chickasaw County Public Health has a new partner in vaccinations. Administrator Lisa Welter told Chickasaw County Supervisors last week about…
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5 August

Local News

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Lions Field Pool Closed for Repairs, Set to Re-Open Thursday (08.06)

For the third time this summer, the Lions Field Pool in Charles City has been shut down for repairs. During…
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3 August

Local News

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UPDATE: Charles City Police, Area Law Enforcement Agencies Host National Night Out on Thursday

*Due to the threat of rain and storms, the Charles City National Night Out has been postponed to Thurs. Aug.…
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3 August

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Monday, August 3, 2026

KCHA News Podcast for Monday, August 3, 2026….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Monday, August 3, 2026….segment 2 Note: some…
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3 August

Local News

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Timing Right for Decorah Man’s $39,000 Lottery Win, $100,000 Powerball Ticket Sold In Saint Ansgar Still Unclaimed

A northeast Iowa man says his lottery win of more than $39,000 came at the perfect time. Dan Kirkeby of…
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3 August

Local News

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Man Who Died After Two Boats Collide in North Iowa Identified

Authorities have identified the man who died after two boats collided in North Iowa last week. The Iowa DNR received…
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3 August

Local News

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Charles City Officials, Public Discuss E-Bike/E-Scooter Safety

Municipalities across Iowa are looking to address the growing problem of electric scooters and electric bikers being operated unsafely, creating…
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3 August

Local News

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Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank $1=$2 Challenge Match Underway

Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank has launched its $1 = $2 Challenge Match campaign. The food bank serves Mason City, Cerro…
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Jul- 2026 -

31 July

Local News

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Pilot Escaped Serious Injury After Crashing Crop Dusting Plane

A pilot escaped without major injuries after his crop dusting plane crashed in north Iowa. The Kossuth County Law Enforcement…
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31 July

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Friday, July 31, 2026

KCHA News Podcast for Friday, July 31, 2026….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Friday, July 31, 2026….segment 2 Note: some…
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31 July

Community Conversations

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Community Conversation: Jacie Peichel with Cheddar from Paws of Charles City

In this Community Conversation, presented by Floyd County Medical Center and L&J Industries, KCHA’s Mark Pitz talks with Jacie about…
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31 July

Local News

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Floyd County Weather Camera Operational on Rockford Tower

For almost a month now, a new weather camera has been operational on the Floyd County communications tower near Rockford.…
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31 July

Local News

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Man Dies After Two Boats Collide in North Iowa

A man died after two boats collided in north Iowa. The Iowa DNR received a call around 8:30 AM Thursday…
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31 July

Local News

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2026 Chickasaw County Relay for Life Sunday (08.02) in Lawler

The Chickasaw County Relay for Life and the Lawler Lions Club are “Re-Lion” on you to help “Stomp Out Cancer”…
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30 July

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Thursday, July 30, 2026

KCHA News Podcast for Thursday, July 30, 2026….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Thursday, July 30, 2026….segment 2 Note: some…
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30 July

Local News

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New Hampton Lions Club “Sweet Corn Feed” Thursday (07.30) Gives Back to Community

The New Hampton Lions Club is marking a special milestone with a special event Thursday (07.30). That’s Dustin Lewis with…
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30 July

Local News

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Online Registration for Charles City Schools 2026-2027 School Year Opens Saturday (08.01)

Online registration for the 2026-27 school year in the Charles City School District will open this Saturday (08.01). School officials…
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