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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0013774344
File Number:
CPR-145657
Submit Date:
10/17/2013
Call Sign:
KFXB-TV
Facility ID:
17625
City:
DUBUQUE
State:
IA
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
10/17/2013
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Third Quarter of 2013

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application?

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Contact Representatives (0)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Independent
Affiliated network
Nielsen DMA Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Dubq
Web Home Page Address http://www.kfxb.net

Digital Core Programming

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Question Response
State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 7.0
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 0.0
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: 0.0
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 Programs(10)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 10) Response
Program Title Becky's Barn
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Wednesday @ 3:00pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
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 3 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Educational as in learning the alphabet, colors, crafts, musical notes, etc. Also informational in humanitarian values such as honesty, anger, fear, joy, forgiveness, love, thankfulness, patience and cooperation, to prepare children for grade school.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 10) Response
Program Title Adventures of Donkey Ollie
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Thursday @ 3:00pm.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
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 3 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Donkey Ollie is based on a biblical story about a lovable little donkey. Sing along with Ollie on his adventures as he gives Jesus a ride into Jerusalem, battles bandits, confronts Emperor Nero, and even mighty Pharoah! Faith in God and prayers save the day.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 10) Response
Program Title Colby's Corner
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Monday @ 3:00PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
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 6 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. In this show, Colby visits various places and interviews people who work at the locations to find out more about their jobs and what they do. He visits locations such as Historical Plantations, Aquariums, Museums, he also looks at hobbies that children can take part in. This is all tied together with Biblical scriptures that are brought to us by the other shows character, Painter Pete.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 10) Response
Program Title The Star Family
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Tuesday @ 3:30pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
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 4 years to 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Through the use of puppets, songs, Bible stories, crafts, games, etc, the children are taught moral lessons, social interaction, as well as manual and mental dexterity.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 10) Response
Program Title Gospel Bill
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Thursday @ 3:30pm & Every Saturday @ 7:00am
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 6 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Set in fictional old west town, sheriff Gospel Bill teaches morality and responsibility based on the bible. Instructs children on how to handle trials and struggles through the experiences of the cast, that the children can relate to, included in the skits, music, animals, etc. Leaving them something to think about and practice in their own lives.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 10) Response
Program Title The Reppies
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Friday @ 3:00pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
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 6 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "The Reppies" is a live action show starring 5-reptiles who are on a mission to bring glory and honor to our Father in heaven. Designed to educate and introduce core values like responsiblity, patience, honesty, character values, and morals as well as conflict resolution.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 10) Response
Program Title Gina D's Kids Club
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Wednesday @ 3:30pm & Every Saturday @ 8:00am
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 2 years to 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A Family Friendly program targeting kids ages 2 through 6. Hosted by an adult positive female role model. Scripts are designed to educate and promote actions and interpersonal skills such as helping others, negotiation, sharing and tolerance with an ending (Gina D's letter to grandma) reinforcing those educational objectives.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 10) Response
Program Title Heath & Checker Shoe Band
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Monday @ 3:30pm & every Saturday @ 7:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 27
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Heath and the Checker Shoe Band is a puppet ministry focused on demonstrating God's love to children. The show is focused on showing that God has made each child unique and that God has a purpose for that uniqueness.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 10) Response
Program Title Luger Secreto
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Tuesday @ 3:00pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
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 3 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Spanish. Children are taken to a secret place everyday to meet special puppets and hear exciting stories.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 10) Response
Program Title Dr. Wonder's Workshop
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Friday @ 3:30pm & Every Saturday @ 8:30am
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 4 years to 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Dr. Wonder's Workshop is an outreach effort shared by three individual ministries coming together to form the Dr. Wonder's Workshop Alliance. Complete with Bible stories, object lessons, and songs. Deaf, hearing, and hard-of-hearing can all enjoy Dr. Wonder's Workshop.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2)

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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 2) Response
Program Title Becky's Barn
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: Every Saturday @ 6:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 13
Number of Preemptions
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. Educational as in learning the alphabet, colors, crafts, musical notes, etc. Also informational in humanitarian values such as honesty, anger, fear, joy, forgiveness, love, thankfulness, patience and cooperation, to prepare children for grade school.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

Date and Time Aired:

Questions Response
Date Time
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2 of 2) Response
Program Title The Star Family
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: Every Saturday @ 6:00am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 13
Number of Preemptions
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. Through the use of puppets, songs, Bible stories, crafts, games, etc, the children are taught moral lessons, social interaction, as well as manual and mental dexterity.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

Date and Time Aired:

Questions Response
Date Time

Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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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)? Yes
Name of children's programming liaison Thomas Bond
Address 744 Main Street
City Dubuque
State IA
Zip 52001
Telephone Number 563-690-1704
Email Address tbond@mchsi.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. "This Form 398 filing is timely per the FCC's public note "Procedures for Filings in the Event of a Lapse in Funding" dated October 1, 2013 advising that filings delayed due to the shutdown will be due the business day after the day the FCC returns to normal operations."

Other Matters (10)

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Other Matters (1 of 10) Response
Program Title Star Family
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Tuesday @ 3:30pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 4 years to 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Through the use of puppets, songs, Bible stories, crafts, games, etc, the children are taught moral lessons, social interaction, as well as manual and mental dexterity.
Other Matters (2 of 10) Response
Program Title Heath & Checker Shoe Band
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Monday @ 3:30pm & every Saturday @ 7:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Heath and the Checker Shoe Band is a puppet ministry focused on demonstrating God's love to children. The show is focused on showing that God has made each child unique and that God has a purpose for that uniqueness.
Other Matters (3 of 10) Response
Program Title Gospel Bill
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Thursday @ 3:30pm & Every Saturday @ 7:00am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Set in fictional old west town, sheriff Gospel Bill teaches morality and responsibility based on the bible. Instructs children on how to handle trials and struggles through the experiences of the cast, that the children can relate to, included in the skits, music, animals, etc. Leaving them something to think about and practice in their own lives.
Other Matters (4 of 10) Response
Program Title The Reppies
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Friday @ 3:00pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "The Reppies" is a live action show starring 5-reptiles who are on a mission to bring glory and honor to our Father in heaven. Designed to educate and introduce core values like responsiblity, patience, honesty, character values, and morals as well as conflict resolution.
Other Matters (5 of 10) Response
Program Title Becky's Barn
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Wednesday @ 3:00pm
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. Educational as in learning the alphabet, colors, crafts, musical notes, etc. Also informational in humanitarian values such as honesty, anger, fear, joy, forgiveness, love, thankfulness, patience and cooperation, to prepare children for grade school.
Other Matters (6 of 10) Response
Program Title Adventures of Donkey Ollie
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Thursday @ 3:00pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Donkey Ollie is based on a biblical story about a lovable little donkey. Sing along with Ollie on his adventures as he gives Jesus a ride into Jerusalem, battles bandits, confronts Emperor Nero, and even mighty Pharoah! Faith in God and prayers save the day.
Other Matters (7 of 10) Response
Program Title Dr. Wonder's Workshop
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Friday @ 3:30pm & Every Saturday @ 8:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 4 years to 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Dr. Wonder's Workshop is an outreach effort shared by three individual ministries coming together to form the Dr. Wonder's Workshop Alliance. Complete with Bible stories, object lessons, and songs. Deaf, hearing, and hard-of-hearing can all enjoy Dr. Wonder's Workshop.
Other Matters (8 of 10) Response
Program Title Colby's Corner
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Monday @ 3:00pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. In this program, Colby visits various places and interviews people who work at the locations to find out more about their jobs and what they do. He visits locations such as Historical Plantations, Aquariums, Museums, he also looks at hobbies that children can take part in. This is all tied together with Biblical scriptures that are brought to us by the other shows character, Painter Pete.
Other Matters (9 of 10) Response
Program Title Luger Secreto
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Tuesday @ 3:00pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Spanish. Children are taken to a secret place everyday to meet special puppets and hear exciting stories.
Other Matters (10 of 10) Response
Program Title Gina D's Kids Club
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Every Wednesday @ 3:30pm & Every Saturday @ 8:00am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 2 years to 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A Family Friendly program targeting kids ages 2 through 6. Hosted by an adult positive female role model. Scripts are designed to educate and promote actions and interpersonal skills such as helping others, negotiation, sharing and tolerance with an ending (Gina D's letter to grandma) reinforcing those educational objectives.

Certification

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Question Response

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).

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.

Christian Television Network of Iowa Inc.


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