About Iowa Public Radio

Our History

The Board of Regents of the State of Iowa established Iowa Public Radio to oversee public radio operations licensed to Iowa's public universities in December of 2004.

Iowa Public Radio manages station operations for WOI AM and FM, licensed to Iowa State University, WSUI-AM and KSUI-FM, licensed to The University of Iowa, and KUNI-FM and KHKE-FM, licensed to University of Northern Iowa.

Our Mission

Iowa Public Radio informs, enriches and engages Iowans through radio programming and other media. IPR enhances civic and cultural connections across the state, strengthening communities and reflecting Iowa's sense of place.

Our Vision

Iowa Public Radio will foster an ever vibrant Iowa with civically and culturally informed citizens.

Our Goals

• Strengthen the impact, reach, and performance of our organization in order to better serve Iowans.
• Grow and engage our audiences using the most effective forms of content delivery.
• Become financially independent from university funding by increasing private support.

Our Values

• On integrity:            IPR maintains the highest standards of journalism, providing trustworthy, balanced content
                                that enriches public dialogue.
• On quality:              IPR strives for excellence in programming and is committed to continuous improvement in
                                its operations.
• On relevance:          IPR's distinctive voice reflects our region's cultural diversity while expanding understanding
                                of the global community.
• On trust:                 IPR builds relationships that foster understanding, respect, loyalty and goodwill with
                                listeners, contributors and communities.
• On appreciation:      IPR values diversity of experience, supports creativity and strives to be a professional,
                                dynamic and enjoyable place to work. 

Get the details

EEO Report:
2011 EEO Public File Reports for KUNI/KHKE, WSUI/KSUI, and WOI.

Annual Report:
View 2010 Annual Report for Iowa Public Radio.
View 2009 Annual Report for Iowa Public Radio.

Audited Financial Statement:
View 2010 Audited Financial Statements for Iowa Public Radio, WOI, WSUI/KSUI and KUNI/KHKE.
View 2009 Audited Financial Statements for Iowa Public Radio, WOI, WSUI/KSUI and KUNI/KHKE.
View 2008 Audited Financial Statements for Iowa Public Radio, WOI, WSUI/KSUI and KUNI/KHKE.

View Iowa Public Radio's Donor Information Policy.