KIWA-FM

Last updated
KIWA-FM
Frequency 105.3 MHz
BrandingThe Heart of Rock
Programming
Format Classic rock
Ownership
Owner
  • Neil Lipetzky, Dean Sorenson, and Duane Butt
  • (Community First Broadcasting, LLC)
History
First air date
October 1, 1971
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 60089
Class C2
Power 50,000 watts
HAAT 89 meters
Transmitter coordinates
43°10′53″N95°51′56″W / 43.18139°N 95.86556°W / 43.18139; -95.86556
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website kiwaradio.com

KIWA-FM (105.3) is a commercial radio station serving the Sheldon, Iowa area. The station primarily broadcasts a classic rock format. It also broadcasts local sports and weather.

KIWA-FM and sister station KIWA (AM) are owned by Neil Lipetzky, Dean Sorenson, and Duane Butt, through licensee Community First Broadcasting, LLC. Studios are located at 411 9th St. in Sheldon. The stations also share a transmitter site behind the National Guard facility, on Sheldon's west side.


  1. "Facility Technical Data for KIWA-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.

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