Thank you for your support!
Iowa Public Radio has completed its statewide on-air spring fund drive and we would like to thank everyone who pledged their financial support to help make it a success. If you didn't get a chance to make your pledge yet, you still have time to show your support by pledging online now.
Winners announced for This American Life, Garrison Keillor and NPR autographed Eton Radio contests!
April
2008 is Public Radio Recognition Month!
April 2008 has been designated Public Radio Recognition Month by the U.S. Congress. S. Res. 489 passed in the Senate by unanimous consent.
"Whereas public radio exists to serve the public interest: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the month of April 2008 shall be known as Public Radio Recognition Month, during which time all of America's public radio stations shall be celebrated for their contributions to our Nation's communities and enduring civic spirit."
Listen to statement from U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R) of Iowa
Full legislation text:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=sr110-489
IPR Ottumwa station launch delayed
New
talk show debuts on IPR News Network
Iowa Public Radio introduced a new local talk show on the News network called "Talk@12," hosted by Katherine Perkins. This show has grown out of two programs that preceded it on AM 640 in central Iowa: "Talk of Iowa" and "Midday." Many of the segments from "Talk of Iowa" and "Midday" will be integrated into the new program: Doug Cooper's agri-business analysis, the knowledge of ISU Extension experts, listener favorites like the Horticulture Gang, Jim Pease, Steffen Schmidt and Climatologist Elwynn Taylor. And we're very happy that, for the first time, these experts and guests will now be available to our listeners statewide. "Talk@12" airs weekdays at noon on the IPR News network. Read more.
Signal outages
KUNI (update):
3/3/08: KUNI 90.9 FM is currently broadcasting at reduced power.
2/29/08: KUNI 90.9 FM is currently down due to a transmission line burnout. A crew is at the tower site to assess the situation. No other information is available at this time. This affects not only the KUNI coverage area (Cedar Falls/Waterloo/Cedar Rapids/Iowa City) but the KUNI-fed stations in Mitchellville, Des Moines, Dubuque and the Quad Cities. A major portion of our FM news service is unavailable in central and eastern Iowa as a result. You can still hear KUNI's programming via its live web stream. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
KHKE (update):
2/5/08: 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 completes preparation for construction of the station which will begin 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:
"Tower collapse knocks one of several radio stations off the air"
We're on a journey
and you're invited to come along
The three stations that comprise Iowa Public Radio share a legacy of public service. We each provide exceptional programming that reflects the unique attributes of our respective communities.
Our stations have accomplished much working alongside one another. Just imagine what we will accomplish when we combine our talents and innovative ideas! As IPR, we will take public radio service in Iowa to the next level, connecting communities across the state with the best in news, information, music and cultural programming.
IPR is the stations. And, as IPR, our stations are partnering with listeners, supporters and communities across the state to explore how we can continue the programming services so important to our communities and provide a statewide service that is greater than the sum of our already impressive parts.
Our roadmap for this journey includes the following guiding principles – Iowa Public Radio will :
- Build on the strengths of our existing stations
- Respect the relationship between stations and listeners
- Listen to many voices and perspectives
- Shape a service that is uniquely Iowan
- Model public radio excellence
Come with us
In the coming months, there will be many ways to get involved and to have your say about the future of Iowa Public Radio. Here’s how you can participate today:
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Send us your ideas and comments - Bookmark this page and check back frequently for new developments
- Iowa Public Radio Listening Project
The new Classical Network
We're
thrilled to announce that Iowa Public Radio launched its second
statewide service, the Classical Network, on September
10, 2007. KHKE-FM in Cedar Falls, WOI-FM in Ames/Des Moines and KSUI-FM in
Iowa City carry the same classical and cultural programming presented by
the same on-air hosts. Read more...
Meet IPR's Classical Staff
IPR’s News and Information Service
On January 1, 2007, IPR began its statewide News and Information Service.
- Learn more about the News and Information Service
- Learn more about schedules and programs
- Check out our blog to learn how the new schedule came about and how to participate in a conversation about the new service
- Find answers to your questions on FAQ or Listener Comments
- Contact us with your questions and comments about the News and Information Service
