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Our IPR statewide network of public radio stations includes:

KUNI 90.9 FM, KHKE 89.5 FM
Cedar Falls/Waterloo
University of Northern Iowa
KUNI Station website
KHKE Station website

WSUI AM 910, KSUI 91.7 FM
Iowa City
The University of Iowa
WSUI Station website
KSUI Station website

WOI Radio Group,
AM 640 and 90.1 FM
Ames/Des Moines
Iowa State University
WOI Station website

CLASSICAL PROGRAMMING

IPR Launches New Ottumwa Station!
Iowa Public Radio has announced the addition a new Ottumwa station to its classical coverage area. KUNZ at 91.1 FM is now broadcasting IPR's classical music service twenty-four hours a day. The official launch took place the morning of March 21 in which IPR's classical stream was fed to the new station for the first time. Read more.

Symphonies of Iowa
Iowa Public Radio proudly announces the "Symphonies of Iowa" series, showcasing the Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphonies. The series premiered with a Des Moines Symphony gala concert celebrating its 70 years. The concert featured Joshua Bell performing Bruch's Violin Concerto No 1. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony also joins the line-up with world-class cellist Matt Haimovitz performing Barber's Concerto for Cello. Flutist extraordinaire Jeffrey Khaner sparkles along with the Cedar Rapids Symphony in a work written for him, the Chesky Flute Concerto. The Dubuque Symphony Orchestra features violinist and composer Mark O'Connor. Other guest stars appearing in the broadcasts include Midori, Christopher O'Riley, and Alexander Solomon.

Each "Symphonies of Iowa" program will be broadcast on Mondays at 8 PM, and repeated the following Saturdays at 10 AM or Friday nights at 8 PM. Dates and times are subject to change. Click here for full schedule.

Meet our new network of classical hosts.

KHKE TRANSMITTER - UPDATE 3/19/08

Ground was broken for the new KHKE tower site on March 19!

In February 2007, the top half of the KHKE tower collapsed due to extreme icing and high wind. Portions of the tower also fell across the power-line feed wires and the arc surge damaged the transmitter and other equipment at the site. Neither the tower nor the antenna was repairable.

The Blackhawk County Board of Supervisors has approved zoning and site plans for the reconstruction of the KHKE tower. This completed preparation for construction of the station which began in February 2008. The project includes a new tower, transmitter building, digital transmitter, antenna and microwave relay system. Approximately two-thirds of the project will be funded by federal grants with station completion by late spring.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. KHKE is currently broadcasting at low power in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo metro area at 89.5 FM and still broadcasting in the Clear Lake/Mason City area at 90.7 FM. You can also hear KHKE's programming via its live web stream.

View photos of the ice storm and resulting damage.
View the video of the KHKE tower demolition.

Read the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier article:
2/27/07: "Tower collapse knocks one of several radio stations off the air"

THANK THEM FOR SUPPORTING US!

We want to express our sincerest thanks to the local businesses and institutions that financially support KUNI/KHKE. Check our list of Underwriters, help us thank them on your next visit, and find out how your business can become involved!

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Last updated: 05/08/08