A pair of programmers are trading stations at Saga Communications’ Des Moines Radio Group.
After 35 years at Hot AC “Star 102.5” KSTZ, Jimmy Wright is moving to Classic Hits 93.3 KIOA as Content Director and afternoon host. Wright has been with KSTZ and predecessor “Q102” KRNQ since 1990 and most recently served as APD/MD/afternoon host. He also programs CHR “Hits 99.9” K260AM/KIOA-HD2.
Cluster Operations Manager Leigh McNabb, who also had the programming and afternoon host role on KIOA, will take on those duties at KSTZ where she replaces morning host Ken Auge as Content Director.
McNabb joined Saga Des Moines in September 2019 to program KIOA and rose to Operations Manager in 2020 and cluster Director of Content in September. She previously programmed Audacy Hot AC “99.7 The Point” KZPT Kansas City from 2015-19, was APD/MD of CHR “103.7 Kiss-FM” WXSS-FM Milwaukee, co-hosted mornings at WZOK Rockford IL and had roles at Saga clusters in Des Moines and Champaign IL early in her career.
Wright said, “I grew up listening to KIOA. My family listens too. It’s an honor to be a part of a legendary station like KIOA. I’m excited and looking forward to working with a GREAT staff. I’m living the dream!”
VP/General Manager Stephanie Heide added, “We are excited to promote Jimmy to this position. He is an iconic voice in the Des Moines area, and it is very fitting that with his talent, knowledge, and experience that he programs one of Des Moines’ heritage radio stations.”
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