KOEL-AM (Oelwein, IA)

KOEL (950 AM) is a radio station based in the United States that provides news and talk programming to listeners in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and nearby areas. It operates on an AM frequency of 950 kHz and is owned by Townsquare Media. Throughout its history, KOEL has had various owners and affiliations, but it has consistently maintained a solid partnership with KWWL.

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#2199025

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#574979

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#13780

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Unbelievable Video Of Minnesota Wolf Pack "Chorus Howling"!

2 days ago | koel.com | Ben Davis

This incredible wolf pack “chorus howl” video was captured on a trail camera in northern Minnesota...turn up your volume! The video was posted by the Voyageurs Wolf Project, which studies wolves in and around Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota. Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota-Google MapsThe wolves in this video are part of the Peatland Pack is a wolf pack that was the largest in the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem (GVE) this past winter, with 9-10 individuals.
14 Big Things Folks Just Hate About Minnesota

3 days ago | koel.com | Ben Davis

Welcome to the Land of 10,000 Lakes... and 10,000 complaints! If you're considering a move to Minnesota, you might want to read this survival guide first.
PICS: Country Stars You Might Not Believe Posed Nude!

3 days ago | koel.com | Erica Russell

Country music has long been known for touting more conservative, family-friendly values and themes—but that doesn't mean its stars of the genre can't get a little spicy or even outright NSFW sometimes. From releasing cheeky songs about sex to finding themselves in controversial scandals, country musicians aren't afraid to show the public their wilder, more unpredictable sides once in a while.
Everyone Assumes 'Yellowstone' Prequel '1944' Is Coming — I’m Not So Certain

3 days ago | koel.com | Billy Dukes

A new Yellowstone prequel called 1944 seems like the best bet on television. Every single show from this franchise sets ratings records on Paramount or Paramount+, and for the most part, it's great television. Sure, we find reason to criticize, and Season 2 of 1923 only got an aggregate grade of 'B' or 'B-' from the Dutton Rules podcast team.
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Is Back in First Sequel Trailer

2 weeks ago | koel.com | Matt Singer

So I guess this is, like, a sixth night at Freddy’s? Five more nights at Freddy’s? Five additional nights at Freddy’s? Maybe I’m overthinking this. Universal is simply calling it Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. That’s probably the right call for this sequel to the surprisingly huge film adaptation of the video game franchise.
5 Music Stars Who Could Replace Kelly Clarkson’s Talk Show

2 weeks ago | koel.com | Donny Meacham

Kelly Clarkson reportedly wants to walk away (pun intended) from her daytime talk show. Rumors have been swirling the American Idol winner wants to spend more time with her two children, daughter River Rose, 10, and son Remy, 8, whom she shares with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. "Kelly’s No. 1 priority is her children, and they always will be," an insider told Page Six. "The show is grueling. It’s a whole lot of work and I hear that Kelly would like to spend more time down South," the source added.
Four Iowa Nursing Homes Added to a List of the Nation's Worst

2 weeks ago | koel.com | Ryan Brainard

Four Iowa nursing homes have been added to a list of the worst care facilities in the United States. KCRG reports that for the past 17 years, the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have published a list containing nursing homes that have had reoccurring major violations relating to care. Once a facility made the list, it got increased oversight and assistance from the government in an effort to improve resident care according to KCRG.
New State Law in Iowa Will Ban Phones in Every School Classroom

2 weeks ago | koel.com | Kerri Mac

I'm Addicted to My Phone (And I'm Not Ashamed)I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a bit addicted to my phone. I grew up in the odd age where my family had dial up internet and smart phones. So, I've always been surrounded by some sort of electronic device at home or at school. This is a bit embarrassing, but I was one of the last kids to switch from a Nokia flip phone to a smart phone. From the moment I got my hands on one of those devices, I think I knew deep down that it would cause some issues.
The Things We Weren't Prepared For When We Adopted a Rescue Dog

2 weeks ago | koel.com | Ryan Brainard

It has been over two months since we brought our rescue dog Barry home. And while I knew that it would take him a while to adjust to his new life in our home, I simply wasn't prepared for just how long and hard that journey would be. To be fair, the rescue organization we worked with told us that it would take Barry a long time to warm up to us. And while I did hear what they were saying, I was convinced that if I loved him enough, he would become my best friend in a matter of days.
Could A New Madrid Quake Shake Iowa's Foundations?

2 weeks ago | koel.com | Ryan Brainard

Earthquakes aren't something we think a lot about here in the state of Iowa. We tend to be more worried about tornados and droughts. The 2020 derecho proved the kind of damage a severe storm can do. But perhaps we should also be paying a bit more attention to something that sits just to our southeast. The New Madrid fault line. is a major seismic zone that starts near New Madrid, Missouri and stretches to the southwest for nearly 150 miles.