| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type |
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| Section | Question | Response |
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| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | CBS | |
| Nielsen DMA | Des Moines-Ames | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.kcci.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 168.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 6.0 |
| Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays (4 episodes), 7:00-9:00am; Sundays (4 episodes), 7:00-9:00am. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 108 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 7 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Utilizing humor as a powerful learning tool, Green Screen Adventures sparks enthusiasm for writing through age appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry, and story theatre. By basing the stories on the writing of elementary school students, ages 7 -13, children get the message that their words have power, and that their voices are being heard. Green Screen Adventures provides a unique opportunity for giving young students a real world connection to their writing -- and its impact on a broader audience -- by submitting their own writing to the show for consideration and adaptation. Green Screen's company of performers and writers reinforces critical writing skills and emphasizes positive social messages. In addition to academic skills, Green Screen Adventures focuses on the five Cs: Creativity, Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, and Compassion. This program is specifically designed as FCC qualified (E-I) Educational, Informational children's programming aimed at children aged 7-13. ......This program was aired on KCCI's digital multi-cast channel 8-2 (Me-TV Network). |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 9:30-10:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. ......This program was aired on KCCI's main digital channel (8-1). |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | DOODLEBOPS - II |
| List date and time rescheduled | 09/01/12 - 7:30-8:00am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2012-09-01 |
| Episode # | 09/01/12 / #2612 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:00-10:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. ......This program was aired on KCCI's main digital channel (8-1). |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - I |
| List date and time rescheduled | N/A |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | 2012-09-01 |
| Episode # | 09/01/12 / #7612R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DANGER RANGERS |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11:00-11:30am - through 9/15/12 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
| Total times aired | 10 |
| Number of Preemptions | 2 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 8 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Danger Rangers is an animated series focusing on rules for safety in various situations and providing children with clear cut safety information. The program features animal superheroes that work as a safety squad to protect children. They reinforce concepts of teamwork and preparedness, and model for children the acquisition of important health and safety information. The episodes are structured to present potential safety concerns, such as the need to take proper safety precautions when swimming, and use a song to introduce the relevant steps that should be taken. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. ......This program was aired on KCCI's main digital channel (8-1). |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | DANGER RANGERS |
| List date and time rescheduled | N/A |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | 2012-09-08 |
| Episode # | 09/08/12 / #1713R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | DANGER RANGERS |
| List date and time rescheduled | 09/02/12 - 10:00-10:30am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2012-09-01 |
| Episode # | 09/01/12 / #1712R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | HORSELAND |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 10:30-11:00am - through 9/16/12 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Horseland is an animated series about five girls and two boys who live in spectacular countryside that houses a farm called Horseland. Each of these main characters has a special horse whose personality is similar to its owner's. Horseland and its unique approach of integrating the personality of the main characters and animals serve to reinforce prosocial themes. Horseland is also a "coming of age" series in which viewers experience and learn from the social interactions, hopes, dreams, and even fears of this group of culturally diverse adolescents. From this background, the experiences of sharing, caring, compromise, friendship, respect, and competition emerge to provide the young viewers with social and emotional guidelines for better understanding many of the life-lessons they need to learn as they grow and develop. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. ......This program was aired on KCCI's main digital channel (8-1). |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | EDGEMONT |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays (2 episodes), 9:00-10:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Edgemont" is designed to entertain its core teen audience and also to inform and educate its viewers about issues that arise in school and at home. The storylines focus on social and emotional challenges faced by all secondary school students, from forming and maintaining family, friendship and romantic relationships, to ethical and moral choices. The objective of the series is to demonstrate models of behavior for teen viewers, allowing them to consider choices that they themselves may face, to witness the potential outcomes of these choices and gain positive tools that they can use to resolve issues and conflicts in a constructive way. "Edgemont" is specifically designed as FCC qualified (E-I) Educational, Informational children's programming aimed at kids aged 13-16. ......This program was aired on KCCI's digital multi-cast channel 8-2 (Me-TV Network). |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:30-11:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. ......This program was aired on KCCI's main digital channel (8-1). |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - II |
| List date and time rescheduled | N/A |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | 2012-09-01 |
| Episode # | 09/01/12 / #9612R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 9:00-9:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. ......This program was aired on KCCI's main digital channel (8-1). |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | DOODLEBOPS - I |
| List date and time rescheduled | 09/01/12 - 7:00-7:30am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2012-09-01 |
| Episode # | 09/01/12 / #4612R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MAD ABOUT |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays (2 episodes), 9:00-10:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Mad About" is a half hour sketch- comedy/variety show aimed at educating and entertaining kids ages 13 to 16. A true E/I series, episodes use a creative mixture of humor, improv, animation and viewer-generated video. "Mad About" conveys important messages about life skills such as personal finance, health & nutrition, fitness, conservation, and decision making in a fun and entertaining way. Each TV episode relies on a small company of skilled comedic actors to explore significant topics within a subject area. It incorporates comic monologues, sketch and improv comedy, eye-catching animation, music videos, humorous "man on the street" interviews, and viewer-created questions about life's issues. "Mad About" is specifically designed as FCC qualified (E-I) Educational, Informational children's programming aimed at kids aged 13-16. ......This program was aired on KCCI's digital multi-cast channel 8-2 (Me-TV Network). |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | TEEN KIDS NEWS |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11:30am-12:00n thru 9/15; Sundays, 10:30-11:00am eff. 9/22/12 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 3 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 3 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The mission of Teen Kids News is to produce a weekly news program that provides information and news to kids in a manner that is educational and compelling as well as highly entertaining. It is designed to appeal to the audience on its own level. The focus of the program is young people, always letting them tell their stories in their own words. The large, diverse news anchor team is unique in television and has great appeal on kids who identify and emulate them. This program serves the audience in a way that makes a real difference in their lives. It inserts the clear voice of the kid into the adult-dominated media and provides a unique perspective to the news that is not currently available on network television. This program is specifically designed as FCC qualified (E-I) Educational, Informational children's programming aimed at children aged 13-16. ......This program was aired on KCCI's main digital channel (8-1). |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | TEEN KIDS NEWS |
| List date and time rescheduled | 09/15/12 - 12:00-12:30pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2012-09-08 |
| Episode # | 09/08/12 / #952 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | TEEN KIDS NEWS |
| List date and time rescheduled | 08/25/12 - 4:00-4:30am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2012-08-25 |
| Episode # | 08/25/12 / #950 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | TEEN KIDS NEWS |
| List date and time rescheduled | 09/01/12 - 4:00-4:30am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2012-09-01 |
| Episode # | 09/01/12 / #951 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | LIBERTY'S KIDS I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11:00-11:30am - eff. 9/22/12 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The purpose of this series is to introduce viewers aged 9-11 to the period leading up to, during and immediately following the American Revolution. Each episode focuses on placing historical events and pivotal figures within an age appropriate context that provides young people with an exciting opportunity to experience this period of history through the eyes of a similar demographic. The programs also include interstitial segments that provide facts in both a newscast and game format, reinforcing the topic of the episode. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. ......This program was aired on KCCI's main digital channel (8-1). |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | LIBERTY'S KIDS II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11:30am-12:00n - eff. 9/22/12 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The purpose of this series is to introduce viewers aged 9-11 to the period leading up to, during and immediately following the American Revolution. Each episode focuses on placing historical events and pivotal figures within an age appropriate context that provides young people with an exciting opportunity to experience this period of history through the eyes of a similar demographic. The programs also include interstitial segments that provide facts in both a newscast and game format, reinforcing the topic of the episode. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. ......This program was aired on KCCI's main digital channel (8-1). |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? | |
| Name of children's programming liaison | Robert Day |
| Address | KCCI Television, 888 Ninth St. |
| City | Des Moines |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309 |
| Telephone Number | (515) 247-8888 |
| Email Address | rlday@hearst.com |
| Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. | On Saturday, August 4th from 10:02-10:05am, a weather-related signal loss occurred during the broadcast of "Busytown Mysteries I" on KCCI's primary Channel 8-1, which resulted in the loss of approx. 3 minutes of this 30-minute program. ...........................As shown in the response to Question #10, three episodes of "Teen Kids News" (11:30am Saturdays), were pre-empted from their regular time periods by live Tennis coverage from CBS Sports. All of these preempted episodes were rescheduled; one (on 9/8) to its "2nd home" time period on Saturday 9/15 at 12:00n. For the other pre-empted episodes (on 8/25 and 9/1), the "2nd home" was not available, so they were rescheduled to air early Saturday (same airdate), at 4:00-4:30am. Because this is a "noncore" time period, these pre-empted episodes on 8/25 and 9/1 were not included in calculating KCCI's quarterly average of digital core programming (main channel, Question #7a). ............................................ On September 15th, from 11:30am-12:00n, the episode of "Teen Kids News" (#1001) was provided by the syndicator with non-standard placement of the "E/I" symbol, which may have partially obscured the "E/I" symbol on some 4:3 analog TV receivers. HD/widescreen receivers were not affected. The screen placement of this "E/I" logo was corrected by the distributor on subsequent episodes of "Teen Kids News." |
| Other Matters (1 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | LIBERTY'S KIDS I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11:00-11:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is scheduled to air on KCCI's main digital channel (8-1)................... The purpose of this series is to introduce viewers aged 9-11 to the period leading up to, during and immediately following the American Revolution. Each episode focuses on placing historical events and pivotal figures within an age appropriate context that provides young people with an exciting opportunity to experience this period of history through the eyes of a similar demographic. The programs also include interstitial segments that provide facts in both a newscast and game format, reinforcing the topic of the episode. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Other Matters (2 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | WORKFORCE |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 8:30-9:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is scheduled to air on KCCI's digital multi-cast channel 8-2 (Me-TV Network) ................... "WORKFORCE" introduces teens to a wide variety of possible careers, emphasizing how education and practical skills impact a person's ability to successfully pursue a career. The series also demonstrates real-world job experience, proving that that an appropriate education is necessary to pursue almost any career. Each episode presents two possible career paths offering teenagers a chance to get some "hands on" experience in various jobs. "WORKFORCE" also notes educational and training requirements for various careers, as well as potential salary ranges for a given job. WORKFORCE serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of having a working knowledge of math, science and communication skills. |
| Other Matters (3 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | LIBERTY'S KIDS II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11:30am-12:00 Noon |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is scheduled to air on KCCI's main digital channel (8-1)................... The purpose of this series is to introduce viewers aged 9-11 to the period leading up to, during and immediately following the American Revolution. Each episode focuses on placing historical events and pivotal figures within an age appropriate context that provides young people with an exciting opportunity to experience this period of history through the eyes of a similar demographic. The programs also include interstitial segments that provide facts in both a newscast and game format, reinforcing the topic of the episode. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Other Matters (4 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | TEEN KIDS' NEWS |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 10:30-11:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is scheduled to air on KCCI's main digital channel (8-1)................... The mission of Teen Kids News is to produce a weekly news program that provides information and news to kids in a manner that is educational and compelling as well as highly entertaining. It is designed to appeal to the audience on its own level. The focus of the program is young people, always letting them tell their stories in their own words. The large, diverse news anchor team is unique in television and has great appeal on kids who identify and emulate them. This program serves the audience in a way that makes a real difference in their lives. It inserts the clear voice of the kid into the adult-dominated media and provides a unique perspective to the news that is not currently available on network television. This program is specifically designed as FCC qualified (E-I) Educational, Informational children's programming aimed at children aged 13-16. |
| Other Matters (5 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | CHILDREN TALK |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 8:00-8:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 9 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is scheduled to air on KCCI's digital multi-cast channel 8-2 (Me-TV Network) ................... Featuring nationally known ventriloquist Taylor Mason, each weekly episode of "Children Talk" provides young viewers with an educational experience by visiting variety of locations with historical or scientific significance. Visits are combined with practical demonstrations and useful information for building important life skills. Series includes an interview segment where children participate in a question and answer session on what they have learned. "CHILDREN TALK" serves the educational and informational needs of children 9 to 12 years of age with its program content. |
| Other Matters (6 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | SAFARI |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 9:30-10:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is scheduled to air on KCCI's digital multi-cast channel 8-2 (Me-TV Network) ................... "Safari" offers a dynamic television experience for teens - with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife and at the same time discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat so that they can live in the wild. Various age-appropriate global wildlife and ecology issues are introduced to the viewing audience with in-depth and thoughtful explanations. Through the use of on-site stand-ups, voice over monologues, and subject interviews, this in-depth, high definition travel show offers entertaining, educational and informational programming appropriate for teens age 13-16. |
| Other Matters (7 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 9:30-10:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is scheduled to air on KCCI's main digital channel (8-1)................... The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Other Matters (8 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 9:00-9:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is scheduled to air on KCCI's main digital channel (8-1)................... The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Other Matters (9 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:30-11:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is scheduled to air on KCCI's main digital channel (8-1)................... Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Other Matters (10 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:00-10:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is scheduled to air on KCCI's main digital channel (8-1)................... Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Other Matters (11 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays (2 episodes), 7:00-8:00am; Sundays (2 episodes), 7:00-8:00am. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 52 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is scheduled to air on KCCI's digital multi-cast channel 8-2 (Me-TV Network) ................... Utilizing humor as a powerful learning tool, Green Screen Adventures sparks enthusiasm for writing through age appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry, and story theatre. By basing the stories on the writing of elementary school students, ages 7 -13, children get the message that their words have power, and that their voices are being heard. Green Screen Adventures provides a unique opportunity for giving young students a real world connection to their writing -- and its impact on a broader audience -- by submitting their own writing to the show for consideration and adaptation. Green Screen's company of performers and writers reinforces critical writing skills and emphasizes positive social messages. In addition to academic skills, Green Screen Adventures focuses on the five Cs: Creativity, Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, and Compassion. This program is specifically designed as FCC qualified (E-I) Educational, Informational children's programming aimed at children aged 7-13. |
| Other Matters (12 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | COOKIN' WITH CUTTY |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 8:00-8:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 9 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is scheduled to air on KCCI's digital multi-cast channel 8-2 (Me-TV Network) ................... "Cookin' With Cutty" is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. Each episode of "Cookin' With Cutty" is a pro-social family television show, which promotes positive "health and nutrition" lifestyle choices for children and parents around the world. Fast-paced, high-energy segments featuring Cutty, Lisa, Blakely & the Kids focus on the life-long benefits of eating well, exercising and being tobacco free. Filmed entirely on location throughout the beautiful, culturally rich islands of Hawaii, "COOKIN' WITH CUTTY" serves the educational and informational needs of children 9 to 12 years of age with its program content, including the importance of proper nutrition and developing good habits for a healthy living. |
| Other Matters (13 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MAD ABOUT |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 9:00-9:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is scheduled to air on KCCI's digital multi-cast channel 8-2 (Me-TV Network) ................... "Mad About" is a half hour sketch- comedy/variety show aimed at educating and entertaining kids ages 13 to 16. A true E/I series, episodes use a creative mixture of humor, improv, animation and viewer-generated video. "Mad About" conveys important messages about life skills such as personal finance, health & nutrition, fitness, conservation, and decision making in a fun and entertaining way. Each TV episode relies on a small company of skilled comedic actors to explore significant topics within a subject area. It incorporates comic monologues, sketch and improv comedy, eye-catching animation, music videos, humorous "man on the street" interviews, and viewer-created questions about life's issues. "Mad About" is specifically designed as FCC qualified (E-I) Educational, Informational children's programming aimed at kids aged 13-16. |
| Other Matters (14 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | KIDS COOKING FOR KIDS |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 8:30-9:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is scheduled to air on KCCI's digital multi-cast channel 8-2 (Me-TV Network) ................... "KIDS COOKING FOR KIDS" emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition and developing good habits for a healthy living. The series allows children to explore the world of good food and healthy eating. The series also educates and informs youngsters about exercise, safety, and good hygiene. Each episode highlights a recipe for making a healthy dish using wholesome ingredients, and offering practical alternatives to junk food. "KIDS COOKING FOR KIDS" serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, which includes promoting children's creative skills and physical wellbeing. |
| Other Matters (15 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | TRAVEL THRU HISTORY |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 9:00-9:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is scheduled to air on KCCI's digital multi-cast channel 8-2 (Me-TV Network) ................... With its travelogue format, compelling backstories, and upbeat young narrator, the "Travel Thru History" series entices young adults to learn more about American history. The various episodes focus on American cities and vacation destinations that have more than natural beauty and theme parks to offer. The series uses beautiful photography and brief well-edited interviews with curators and other on-site authorities, as well as graphics, vintage photos, and film footage, to set a pace that will keep a busy young mind engaged. "Travel Thru History" serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, which includes vocabulary and trivia content to help viewers better understand subject matter. |
| Other Matters (16 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | EDGEMONT |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 9:30-10:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is scheduled to air on KCCI's digital multi-cast channel 8-2 (Me-TV Network) ................... "Edgemont" is designed to entertain its core teen audience and also to inform and educate its viewers about issues that arise in school and at home. The storylines focus on social and emotional challenges faced by all secondary school students, from forming and maintaining family, friendship and romantic relationships, to ethical and moral choices. The objective of the series is to demonstrate models of behavior for teen viewers, allowing them to consider choices that they themselves may face, to witness the potential outcomes of these choices and gain positive tools that they can use to resolve issues and conflicts in a constructive way. "Edgemont" is specifically designed as FCC qualified (E-I) Educational, Informational children's programming aimed at kids aged 13-16. |
| Question | Response |
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The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application. WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503). |
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| I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | |
| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
Des Moines Hearst Television Inc.
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