KALA (FM)

KALA
	National Public Radio ; Public Radio Exchange
Ownership
Owner	St. Ambrose University
History
First air date	November 4, 1967; 56 years ago
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	62090
Class	C3
ERP	10,000 watts
HAAT	98.5 meters (323 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	41°32′28″N 90°34′57″W / 41.54111°N 90.58250°W
Translator(s)	HD2: 106.1 K291BP (Bettendorf)
Links
Public license information	Public file; LMS;
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	KALA Online

KALA (88.5

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KALA has an

FM translator K29BP at 106.1 MHz in Bettendorf.^[3]

During the week, KALA features public service programming (both syndicated and locally produced). There are local, state, and national newscasts. The station also features live radio programs, St. Ambrose University campus news, a local calendar of events, daily weather updates, and student-run music shows. A mainstay of the station's commitment to the university community is its live coverage of St. Ambrose University sports events. This includes SAU's Fighting Bees/Queen Bees basketball, football, and baseball, softball, soccer, and more.

KALA also features an online station by students for students. "The Stinger" plays Top 40 hits, country, alternative, and rock music, along with music and talk shows hosted by student DJs.