KDLS (AM)

KDLS (1310 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station serving the Perry, Iowa area.

After the shutdown of Timeless Favorites at that same month, the station has broadcast primarily a Kool Gold format.

Until January 31, 2012, KDLS was licensed to Coon Valley Communications, Inc. Coon Valley Communications also owned KGRA 98.9 FM in Jefferson and KKRF 107.9 FM in Stuart.

On February 1, 2012, Patrick Delany, owner of Coon Valley Communications, Inc, sold his company to Mel Suhr of Knoxville, owner of M&M Broadcasting, Inc.[2] With an agreement reached on January 27, 2012, and having an effective purchase date of February 1, 2012, M&M Broadcasting, Inc, a subsidiary of M and H Broadcasting, Inc, purchased Coon Valley Communications.

[2][3][4] The KDLS antenna system uses three towers arranged in a directional array that concentrates the signal toward the west.