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.

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4 December

Mark Pitz
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Three Injured in Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash in Northeast Iowa

Three people were injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash Sunday (12.03) afternoon in Chickasaw County. The Iowa State Patrol says…
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4 December

Local News

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New Hampton’s Winter Takes Wartburg to DIII Football Semis for Second Straight Year

For the second straight year, a New Hampton native has coached Wartburg College to the Division III national playoff semifinals.…
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4 December

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Headlines for Monday, December 4, 2023

KCHA News Headlines for Monday, December 4, 2023….segment 1 KCHA News Headlines for Monday, December 4, 2023….segment 2 Note: some…
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1 December

Local News

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Iowaâ€™s 1st Gun Deer Hunting Season Opens Saturday (12.02)

Iowaâ€™s first (shot)gun deer hunting season of the year opens Saturday and continues through Wednesday, December 6th. Iowa DNR Conservation…
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1 December

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30th Women of Fredericksburg Hometown Christmas Saturday (12.02)

For the 30th year, the Women of Fredericksburg sponsor a â€œHometown Christmasâ€ this Saturday (12.02) in Fredericksburg. The groupâ€™s Ashley…
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1 December

Local News

Mark Pitz
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Chickasaw County Salvation Army Seeks Bell Ringers

â€˜Tis the season to volunteer to ring bells for the red kettles in support of the Chickasaw County Salvation Army,…
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1 December

Local News

Mark Pitz
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Iowa Girls High School Basketball Rankings for Week of November 30, 2023

Iowa Girls High School Preseason Basketball Rankings Compiled by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE â€“…
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1 December

Daily Newscast

Mark Pitz
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KCHA News Headlines for Friday, December 1, 2023

KCHA News Headlines for Friday, December 1, 2023….segment 1 KCHA News Headlines for Friday, December 1, 2023….segment 2 Note: some…
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1 December

Local News

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Former Charles City Resident Convicted of Murder Gets Charges Dismissed in Separate Case

A former Charles City resident, found guilty of killing a New Hampton man, is getting charges in a separate case…
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1 December

Local News

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Floyd County Supervisors, P&Z Take Initial Steps to Updating Wind Ordinance

The process of updating the ordinance regulating future developments of wind turbine farms in Floyd County has begun. Floyd County…
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1 December

Local News

Mark Pitz
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North Iowa Man Scores $100K Lottery Prize on Thanksgiving Day

A northern Iowa man created an unforgettable Thanksgiving memory after scratching off a $100,000 lottery prize. 63-year-old Allen Walker of…
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1 December

Local News

Mark Pitz
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Charles City Man Sentenced in Assault, Vandalism Case

A Charles City man has been sentenced after he was accused of attacking a female and her car. Charles City…
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30 November

Local News

Mark Pitz
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Iowa DNR Fishing Report for Week of November 30, 2023

Top Iowa Fishing Spots for the Week of Nov. 30 NORTHWEST NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI RIVER SOUTHEAST SOUTHWEST NORTHWEST Black Hawk Lake…
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30 November

Community Conversations

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Talking Winter Heating, Holiday Lighting Safety with Charles City Fire Department

On this KCHA Community Conversation, brought to you by Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City, Mark Pitz talks winter…
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30 November

Daily Newscast

Mark Pitz
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KCHA News Headlines for Thursday, November 30, 2023

KCHA News Headlines for Thursday, November 30, 2023….segment 1 KCHA News Headlines for Thursday, November 30, 2023….segment 2 Note: some…
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29 November

Local News

Mark Pitz
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Nashua Man Could Serve 12 Years in Prison for Sexual Abusing Minors, Assaulting Firefighters

A north Iowa man could serve over a decade in prison for sexually abusing minors and assaulting a firefighter.Â 40-year-old…
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29 November

Local News

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Alabama Woman Pleads Guilty in Charles City AssaultÂ

An Alabama woman has agreed to plead guilty to a reduced charge for her role in a Charles City assault…
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29 November

Local News

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Schrodt New President of Charles City School Board

The Charles City School Board took on a new look Monday (11.27) night. After the regular Board meeting concluded, an…
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29 November

Local News

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Santa House Hours Set in Charles City

Children will be able to pass along their Christmas wishes again this year at the Santa House in Charles Cityâ€™s…
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29 November

Daily Newscast

Mark Pitz
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KCHA News Headlines for Wednesday, November 29, 2023

KCHA News Headlines for Wednesday, November 29, 2023….segment 1 KCHA News Headlines for Wednesday, November 29, 2023….segment 2 Note: some…
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