KALA (FM)

KALA-FM

Broadcast area	Iowa
Frequency	88.5 & 105.5 (MHz)
Branding	'
Programming
Format	Variety
Ownership
Owner	St. Ambrose University
History
First air date	1967
Technical information
Class	A
ERP	100 W
Links
Website	KALA web site

KALA (88.5 FM) is a 100 watt non-profit radio station in Davenport, Iowa, one of the Quad Cities. The station licensee, St. Ambrose University is authorized by the Federal Communications Commission. KALA also has a translator at 105.5 FM.

Mission

The mission KALA-FM is to provide a broadcast quality learning lab for St. Ambrose University's Communication students and serve the Quad-City community with diverse music, news, and information.

Format

KALA's format includes an eclectic lineup of several styles of music, catering to specialty/niche audiences, including: Jazz, blues, which include the "Voyage" jazz program with host Jason Stewart, broadcasting on KALA since 1978, and several other air personalities who have been on the station more than 10 years.

The station also plays "New World" eclectic international pop music, the "Quiet Storm" urban contemporary-classic R and B-upbeat jazz format; the station also plays hot urban contemporary, college rock, Hispanic, Latin jazz, and African-American gospel under the "Gospel Train" banner.

During the week, KALA features public service programming (syndicated and locally-produced); local, state, and national news. Occasionally the station will feature live music features, news, and the mainstay of live home/remote coverage of St. Ambrose University sports events, including the Fighting Bees/Queen Bees basketball, football, and baseball.

The KALA webpage has information about the station, and allows periodic webcast of events and programming[1].

External links

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