KQBV (88.5 FM) was a Catholic radio station licensed to Adel, Iowa, United States, and owned by St. Gabriel Communications.
History The station began broadcasting in 2004 as KIHS, and was owned by CSN International.Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2006, Broadcasting & Cable, 2006. p. D-197. Retrieved October 27, 2020. In 2008, CSN International sold KIHS, along with a number of other stations, to Calvary Radio Network, Inc."Calvary Radio Network, CSN In $1.8 Million Deal", All Access Music Group. July 17, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020."Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 169. August 28, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020. These stations were sold to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa later that year."Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 238. December 8, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020."Religious noncoms find second new home", Radio & Television Business Report. November 12, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020. In 2010, Calvary Radio Network purchased KIHS back from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa."Religious noncom spins 11", Radio & Television Business Report. January 20, 2010. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
In 2012, KIHS and its then-translator, K233BT, were sold to St. Gabriel Communications for a price of $600,000.Seyler, Dave. "Noncom creates combo in Des Moines market", RBR.com. June 15, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2020. The sale was consummated on September 24, 2012. On March 18, 2025, the call sign was changed to KQBV, ahead of the KIHS call sign being moved to KDLS-FM, the Iowa Catholic Radio station in Perry, on April 1.
The radio station ceased operations as of January 6, 2026.
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