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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Iowans Should Only 1-2 Drinks Per Day Tops! Government: Nahhh

1 week ago | koel.com | Johnny Marks

If you or someone you know is having difficulties with alcohol, please visit yourlifeiowa.com for resources on how you can get help, or call (855) 581-8111. Alcohol is an interesting, often difficult subject matter for Iowans. We've heard the studies about alcohol and cancer, and Iowa being high on the list of states with alcohol-related cancers.
Fireworks So Fake, You Can Practically Smell the Sweet Corn and Busch Light

1 week ago | koel.com | Johnny Marks

It's that time of the year again! The crops are in the fields, the sweat beads are dripping down our faces... It's summertime in Iowa!We're heading to the most patriotic, and often most fun, weekend (this year it happens to be on a weekend, anyway) of the year: Fourth of July.
Iowa Grocery Shelves Will See Cleaner Labels Soon

1 week ago | koel.com | Johnny Marks

There is going to be a big change in how many of our favorite snacks and drinks look. As you've likely heard, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced earlier this year that all synthetic dyes need to be removed from the nation’s food supply. As a result, many of our favorites will likely look, though not necessarily taste, different. For Iowa kids (and parents), snacks and some beverages will likely be a little less colorful.
First Parasitic Infection Confirmed in Iowa Cattle Herd

1 week ago | koel.com | Ryan Brainard

A parasite that can cause sickness and even death in cattle has found its way into the state of Iowa. CBS2 reports that a cattle herd in southeast Iowa has been infected with a parasite called Theileriosis. It is carried by the Asian Longhorned Tick according to experts at Iowa State University. The parasite affects red and white blood cells in cattle. How Are Cattle Infected With The Parasite?
New Traffic Campaign in Iowa Focuses on Move Over Law

1 week ago | koel.com | Johnny Marks

There are a lot of things to pay attention to when driving. Sure, winter driving has more challenges overall, but summer driving is no walk, erm, drive in the park either. Between copious amounts of roadwork projects and hazards on the side of the road that pop up, the Iowa Department of Transportation is reminding Iowans that the state has a simple but important Move-Over law.
10 Items Quad Citians Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal

1 week ago | koel.com | Sarah Stringer

Don't try to stuff everything down the garbage disposal. With all of the summer cookouts and dinner parties, it can be easy to just dump leftover food into the garbage disposal. It makes cleanup so much easier. Garbage disposals can also be finicky little machines that break or get gross backups if you shove stuff into it that it doesn't like. And they're super common for our sinks to have.
The 10 Funniest Fireworks Names You'll Find In The Quad Cities This Summer

1 week ago | koel.com | Sarah Stringer

Names say a lot about the firework, really. Normally, I'm the one in charge of picking out fireworks for my circle's 4th festivities. I'm not alone in that job either: American Pyrotechnics Association stats show that about 250 million pounds of consumer fireworks are set off in the good ol' U.S. of A every year. "Display fireworks" (the ones cities and municipalities use for actual shows) is an additional 25 million pounds.
For The First Time, Iowans May Be Put On A Lawn-Watering Ban This Summer

1 week ago | koel.com | Sarah Stringer

Problems, summer edition. You don't have permission to judge your neighbor's lawn if it looks brown and gross this summer. Des Moines Register reports that in central Iowa, Central Iowa Water Works asked people in the Des Moines-area to cut back on lawn watering by 50%. And why? It's chemistry.
Servers Say Iowa City Restaurant Paid No Wages, Only Tips

1 week ago | koel.com | Ryan Brainard

The federal government is suing a chain of Mexican restaurants based in Iowa City for allegedly paying some of its employees only with the tips from customers. Which Restaurant Chain in Iowa City is Being Sued? The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court, the U.S. Department of Labor is alleging that 33-year-old Rocio Correa-Mata of Iowa City violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Illinois Shoppers: CVS Recalls Sandwiches & Snacks Over Listeria Risk

2 weeks ago | koel.com | Emily Sotakoun

If you've recently grabbed a quick snack or sandwich from CVS, you might want to check your fridge as soon as possible. CVS has recalled a number of food products due to a potential listeria contamination, undeclared allergens, and other health concerns. Read More: Haribo Removes Happy Cola Gummies Amid THC Safety ConcernsThe products that are being recalled date back to being sold as early as April 2025.