Coloff Media

05/22/2026

Welcome to Achen Becker Media

Coloff Media welcomes Achen Becker Media as the new owner of KCHA AM & FM, Charles City, and KCZE-FM, New Hampton. Achen Becker Media is a new local media company owned by Yoni Becker and Hannah Achen, who live on an acreage outside New Hampton. Hannah farms in the area with her

05/22/2026

Coloff Media #1 Oldies Station KCFI will be playing your requests this Saturday during the 44th annual 4th Street Cruise in downtown City of Waterloo, Iowa - City Hall. Call in requests of your favorite classic cruising songs to: 319-277-KCFI.

Then listen for Don Betts and Mark Schumacher (aka The Roadster) as they broadcast live during the Cruise from Noon-4pm on KCFI AM 1250 and FM 105.1.

04/22/2026

A big thank you to all of our office staff at Coloff Media:

Ann Finer, Jill Shafer-Buland, Janelle Rench, Miranda Fangmann and Lexi Ruth.

You are the heart of our operation and we couldn’t do all we do without you. 

04/22/2026

Congratulations to our news leaders of Coloff Media, for the well deserved recognition from the IBNA (Iowa Broadcast News Association).

Janelle Tucker of KMCH Radio won top honors in Overall Excellence, the top overall news coverage honor for all radio stations in Iowa. She was also recognized with a 3rd place in Overall Reporting.

Luke Kies of KMAQ Radio Station received a 3rd place finish in the Public Affairs category.

Jim Coloff presented each with a check as Coloff Media provided a cash bonus for winners as a way to recognize the dedicated and talented news staff of our media company.

Learn more at: https://coloffmedia.com/in-the-community/coloff-media-news-leaders-recognized/

National Association of Broadcasters Iowa Broadcasters Association

04/07/2026

Congratulations to our Jon Swisher, Eastern Iowa Sports Director, for winning the 2026 Coloff Media Bracket Challenge. Followed closely by Janelle Tucker and Dale Scott.

03/05/2026

Congratulations Eric Hoefer!! Well deserved honor. We are honored you share your time and talents with Coloff Media and KCHA News

KCHA’s Erik Hoefer was honored over the weekend at the Iowa Football Coaches Association (IFCA) awards banquet. Hoefer, “The Voice” of Charles City High School sports on KCHA for over 15 years, received the IFCA

03/05/2026

David Deeds, a member of the Waterloo Regional Airport board, sat down with Bob W from Coloff Media to remind people in the Cedar Valley to fly ALO.

02/05/2026

11/16/2025

🇺🇸✨ Today, KCHA presented the Stars & Stripes Renewal donations to the Charles City Patriotic Committee. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we raised over $2,100—surpassing our goal!

These funds will be used to replace broken hardware and worn flags on the city street light poles across town. A huge thank-you to everyone who donated—none of this would be possible without your support. Together, we’re keeping Charles City’s flags waving strong and proud.

📸 Pictured: (Left) Jeremy Heyer, Charles City Patriotic Committee and (Right) Kay Winkelman, KCHA.

09/20/2025