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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23 December

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Tuesday, December 23, 2025

KCHA News Podcast for Tuesday, December 23, 2025….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Tuesday, December 23, 2025….segment 2 Note: some…
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23 December

Local News

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Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River Bridge is No More

The original Black Hawk Bridge over the Mississippi River from Lansing into Wisconsin is no more. That’s the bridge being…
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23 December

Local News

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Northeast Iowa Woman Hit by Postal Vehicle, Dies From Injurie

A northeast Iowa woman has died from injuries she suffered after she was hit by a postal truck. Cedar Falls…
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23 December

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Trial Pushed Back for Northeast Iowa Man Accused of Shooting at Peace Officers

After three ties for a trial scheduling conference, trial for a northeast Iowa man charged with attempted murder of four…
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23 December

Local News

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Reservations Accepted for Free Will Donation Christmas Meal Thursday in Charles City

Reservations are still being accepted for the Christmas Meal on Thursday, (12.25) coordinated by CC Cares. Organizer Kim Watkins says…
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22 December

Obituaries

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Linda Ann Hansen, Charles City

Linda Ann Hansen, of Charles City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025, surrounded by her cherished family. A…
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22 December

Obituaries

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Stanley “Stan” Marvin Goddard, 94, Charles City

Stanley “Stan” Marvin Goddard, 94, of Charles City, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home…
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22 December

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Monday, December 22, 2025

KCHA News Podcast for Monday, December 22, 2025….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Monday, December 22, 2025….segment 2 Note: some…
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22 December

Local News

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Kading Housing Project in Charles City Closer to Breaking Ground

A new housing project in Charles City took some more steps forward last week. During their December 15th meeting, the…
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22 December

Local News

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North Iowa Domestic Abuser, Drug User Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearm

A north Iowa man will serve almost five years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm Evidence at the…
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22 December

Local News

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Monday, Tuesday Final Days to Vote for Festival of Trees in New Hampton

Voting for the 2025 edition of the “Festival of Trees” in New Hampton is down to its final days. New…
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18 December

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Thursday, December 18, 2025

KCHA News Podcast for Thursday, December 18, 2025….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Thursday, December 18, 2025…segment 2 Note: some…
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18 December

Local News

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Iowa DNR Fishing Report for Week of December 18, 2025

The weekly fishing report is broken down by fisheries regions and management districts – Mississippi River, northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest. You…
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18 December

Local News

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Floyd County Wind Ordinance Still Not Official After Tuesday (12.16) Night Meeting

Floyd County Supervisors meet in special session Tuesday (12.16) night in the courtroom of the Floyd County Courthouse for a…
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18 December

Local News

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Mayor, Council Say Goodbye to Longtime Charles City Councilman Freeseman

After two decades in office, a Charles City councilman attended his final Council meeting Monday (12.15) night. Mayor Dean Andrews…
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18 December

Local News

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North Iowa Woman Headed to Federal Prison After Pleading Guilty to Meth Conspiracy Charge

A north Iowa woman who conspired to distribute methamphetamine pleaded guilty Tuesday (12.16) in federal court in Sioux City. At…
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17 December

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Wednesday, December 17, 2025

KCHA News Podcast for Wednesday, December 17, 2025….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Wednesday, December 17, 2025….segment 2 Note: some…
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17 December

Local News

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Charles City Council Says Yes to DOT Bridge Funding

The City of Charles City has $1.5 million “in the bank” when it comes to rehabbing or replacing the Main…
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16 December

Daily Newscast

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Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River Bridge Demolition Pushed Back a Day

The Iowa and Wisconsin DOTs have pushed back the planned implosion for the Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing by a…
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16 December

Daily Newscast

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KCHA News Podcast for Tuesday, December 16, 2025

KCHA News Podcast for Tuesday, December 16, 2025….segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Tuesday, December 16, 2025….segment 2 Note: some…
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