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.

Jun- 2026 -

3 June

Local News

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New Hampton Hires First Female Police Officer, One Position Left to Fill

The City of New Hampton has hired its first-ever female police officer. The New Hampton City Council Monday (06.01) night…
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3 June

Local News

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June 2026 Charles City Mobile Food Pantry Wednesday (06.03) at Floyd Co. Fairgrounds

It’s the first Wednesday (06.03) of June, which means the Charles City Mobile Food Pantry returns to the Floyd County…
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3 June

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Wednesday, June 3, 2026

KCHA News Podcast for Wednesday, June 3, 2026….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Wednesday, June 3, 2026….segment 2 Note: some…
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3 June

Local News

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City Hall Remodel in Charles City Closing in on Substantial Completion

Since January 2025, City Hall in Charles City, which also houses the police department, has been undergoing a remodel and…
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3 June

Local News

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Incumbent Wins Floyd Co. Supervisor Primary; Incumbent Defeated in Mitchell Co. Supervisor Primary

The incumbent has won the Republican Primary election for the District 3 Supervisor seat in Floyd County. Supervisor Boyd Campbell…
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3 June

Local Sports

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Iowa High School Baseball Rankings Week of June 1; New Hampton, South Winn Crack Top 10s

Radio Iowa/Baseball Coaches Association High School Poll 6/1/26 Class 4A 1. Cedar Rapids Prairie (9-0), LW #3 2. Sioux City…
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2 June

Local News

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Primary Election Day (06.02) in Iowa, Polls Open Until 8 PM

It’s Primary Election Day (06.02) in Iowa. That’s Chickasaw County Auditor Sheila Shekelton during Monday’s (06.01) Board of Supervisors meeting.…
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2 June

Local News

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KCHA News Podcast for Tuesday, June 2, 2026

KCHA News Podcast for Tuesday, June 2, 2026….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Tuesday, June 2, 2026….segment 2 Note: some…
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2 June

Local News

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Lions Field Pool in Charles City Could Re-Open By Wednesday (06.03)

The Lions Field Pool in Charles City will remain closed at least one more day due to needed repairs. During…
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2 June

Local News

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US Senator Grassley Visits New Hampton, Charles City Manufacturers

As part of his annual 99-County tour across Iowa, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley made visits to Chickasaw and Floyd counties…
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1 June

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Monday, June 1, 2026

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

Local News

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Charles City Chamber Opens July 4th Parade Registration Monday (06.01)

Registrations for the 2026 Independence Day Parade in Charles City are being accepted starting Monday (06.01). Signup with the Charles…
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1 June

Local News

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City of New Hampton City to Borrow More Money to Complete Design for New Waste Water Plant

A public hearing on the borrowing of almost $1.5 million towards the design of a new waste water plant is…
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1 June

Local News

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Charles City, Floyd County Ambulance Feasibility Study Advances

Floyd County and the City of Charles City appear ready to move forward with a feasibility study on whether to…
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1 June

Local News

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New Hampton’s Nuss 2A Individual Girls Golf State Champ

New Hampton’s Kirsten Nuss is the Class 2A individual state girls golf champion. Nuss finished the two-day, two-round tournament Friday…
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May- 2026 -

31 May

Local News

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Charles City Schools Summer Meals Program Begins This Week

Charles City Community Schools are again participating in the Summer Food Service Program, set to start this week. From June…
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29 May

Local News

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Sunday (05.31) is RCDP Awareness Day; 3K for Cece in Lawler

This Sunday (05.31) is RCDP Awareness Day Chickasaw County Public Health Administrator Lisa Welter explains RCDP. While it is rare,…
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29 May

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Friday, May 29, 2026

KCHA News Podcast for Friday, May 29, 2026….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Friday, May 29, 2026….segment 2 Note: some…
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29 May

Local News

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Northeast Iowa Woman Pleads Guilty in Drug-Laced Lasagna Case

A northeast Iowa woman will serve up to a decade in prison after pleading guilty to putting narcotics in lasagna…
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29 May

Local News

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NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center to Host IDEA Camp for Middle School Students

Registration is now open for the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center’s premiere youth program for North Iowa middle school students.…
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