KFPX-TV is a full service television station in Des Moines, Iowa, broadcasting on local digital UHF channel 39. Founded in 1998, it is owned by ... See more Ion Media Networks, Inc. It is an affiliate of ION, featuring a broad mix of popular television series, theatrical and made-for-television movies, specials and sports. KFPX's channel has three subchannels, all with ION programming. The station has always been a owned and operated of Ion Television, previously as Pax TV and i Network.