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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24 February

Local News

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Over Half-Dozen North Iowa Law Enforcement Agencies Respond to Purported Swatting Call

Over a half-dozen north Iowa law enforcement agencies responded to what authorities believe was a suspected swatting incident after receiving…
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24 February

Local News

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Northeast Iowa Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Buying Gun for Boyfriend

A northeast Iowa woman who bought guns for her boyfriend has been sentenced to a year in federal prison. Evidence…
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24 February

Local News

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Floyd County Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving Child Pornography

A Floyd County man who received images and videos of child pornography has pleaded guilty in federal court in Cedar…
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24 February

Local News

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MiEnergy Cooperative Issues Peak Energy Alert for Tuesday (02.24)

MiEnergy Cooperative has issued a peak energy alert due to the predicted high demand for electricity on the regional grid.…
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23 February

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Monday, February 23, 2026

KCHA News Podcast for Monday, February 23, 2026….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Monday, February 23, 2026….segment 2 Note: some…
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23 February

Local News

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Charles City School Board Special Meeting Monday (02.23) Night to Discuss High School Improvements

In November, a $30 million bond referendum for sweeping renovations and improvements to Charles City High School (CCHS) failed to…
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23 February

Local News

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Osage’s Fox 4X State Champ, Denver’s Landers, White Notch Multiple Crowns

Osage wrestler Blake Fox is now a four-time state champ. Fox claimed his latest crown Saturday (02.21) at the Iowa…
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20 February

Local News

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Osage, Denver Put Two Wrestlers in State Title Matches, NHTV, South Winneshiek One Each

The following area wrestlers will compete in state title matches at the Iowa Boys High School State Wrestling Tournament in…
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20 February

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Friday, February 20, 2026

KCHA News Podcast for Friday, February 20, 2026 Note: some information may be time sensitive and some events may have…
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20 February

Local News

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North Iowa Home, Garden & Outdoor Expo Friday (02.20) Through Sunday (02.22)

The North Iowa Home, Garden & Outdoor Expo begins its three-day run Friday (02.20). Presented by River City Fireplace and…
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20 February

Local News

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City of New Hampton Asks for Cooperation During Snow Emergency

With over a foot of snow in Thursday (02.19) night into Friday (02.20) morning in New Hampton, the City has…
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20 February

Local News

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Northeast Iowa Sees Extreme Weather Swing in 48 Hours

In the span of just a few days, a good portion of north Iowa has gone from thoughts of spring…
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19 February

Local News

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Iowa DNR Fishing Report for the Week of February 19, 2026

Iowa DNR will host Take It Outside State Park Camps this summer for families living near Waterloo, West Des Moines, Anamosa,…
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19 February

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Thursday, February 19, 2026

KCHA News Podcast for Thursday, February 19, 2026….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Thursday, February 19, 2026….segment 2 Note: some…
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19 February

Local News

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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Watch for the Signs

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. That’s Chickasaw County Public Health Administrator Lisa Welter, who acknowledges that recognizing abuse…
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19 February

Local News

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IA Boys State Wrestling Tournament Schedule Different for 2026

The traditional Iowa Boys State Wrestling Tournament is using a different schedule for the 2026 competition. In years past, wrestling…
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18 February

Community Conversations

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Community Conversation: Shane Huck Nashua-Plainfield Boys Wrestling Coach – State Tourney Preview

In this Community Conversation, presented by Floyd County Medical Center, KCHA/95.1 The Bull’s Mark Pitz talks with Nashua-Plainfield boys wrestling…
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18 February

Local News

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State Supreme Court to Decide $10 Million Estate Battle Between FCMC, Mayo Clinic

While a decision could still be weeks or months away, Floyd County Medical Center (FCMC) is about to get one…
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18 February

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

KCHA News Podcast for Wednesday, February 18, 2026….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Wednesday, February 18, 2026….segment 2 Note: some…
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18 February

Local News

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Overnight Road Closure in Lansing This Week for Mississippi River Bridge Construction

Activity related to the construction of the new Mississippi River bridge at Lansing will cause travel disruption for overnight motorists…
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