KIKC began broadcasting on October 10, 1975, airing a country music format, and was owned by Gold Won Radio Corporation.[1][3] The station ran at 5,000 watts, and operated during daytime hours only.[3] In 1986, its sister station 101.3 KXXE's call sign was changed to KIKC-FM, and it began simulcasting the programming of KIKC.[4][5] In 1987, the station was sold to NEPSK Inc., along with its FM sister station, for $252,500.[6] In 1996, the stations were sold to Stephen Marks for $300,000.[7] In June 2001, the station adopted an oldies format.[8] On February 1, 2009 KIKC-AM changed their format from oldies to classic country.