KWIT/KOJI-FM (Sioux City, IA)

KWIT (90.3 FM) serves as the National Public Radio affiliate for Sioux City, Iowa, and the surrounding areas in northwestern Iowa. The station features a blend of NPR shows and classical music. It is owned by Western Iowa Tech Community College and also runs a full-time satellite station, KOJI (90.7 FM), located in Okoboji, Iowa. Notably, KWIT is the largest NPR station in Iowa that is not affiliated with Iowa Public Radio.

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Sioux City NAACP hosts its first Juneteenth celebration since 2020

1 day ago | kwit.org | Alejandra Perez

The Sioux City NAACP hosted its first Juneteenth celebration since 2020 on June 19, 2025. At the event there was singing, dancing, poetry by MacKinley Nelson, and a performance by Mil Muziq. Attendees enjoyed food from Louis and Bros Family Style BBQ Food Truck and Cafe. At the Juneteenth celebration there was a presentation about the history of Juneteenth.
High schoolers share their experience with Upward Bound at WITCC

2 days ago | kwit.org | Alejandra Perez

Western Iowa Tech Community College has an Upward Bound program under the Trio program. Upward Bound is a program that helps high school students with academics and provide personal support. Students meet with a coordinator who helps with academic advising, career planning, test preparation and more. The students in the Upward Bound program talk about how Upward Bound helps them and what they like about it.
McGowan running for Iowa congressional seat; Fireworks returning to Mount Rushmore; Siouxlanders tell Ernst not to vote for Trump budget bill

3 days ago | kwit.org | Bret Hayworth |Alejandra Perez

A longtime economic development leader is running for the Iowa 4th congressional district position, as Chris McGowan made that announcement Wednesday morning. McGowan is a Republican from Sioux City who has been President of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce for two decades. McGowan was joined by many family members in his announcement event. He said he has the background to perform well as a congressman for Northwest Iowans, by virtue of his knowledge of businesses and agriculture.
Morningside University president departs & Sioux City Schools set first ever Artificial Intelligence policy

4 days ago | kwit.org | Bret Hayworth |Alejandra Perez

After three years as president of Morningside University in Sioux City, Albert Mosley is departing to lead another college in Florida. Mosley’s departure and next position as president of Bethune-Cookman University were announced on the websites of both colleges. He will be the eighth president at Bethune-Cookman beginning on July 7, and college officials say he is a visionary leader who aids student success.
Juneteenth in Sioux City; Severe heat weekend in Siouxland; More measles cases identified

1 week ago | kwit.org | Bret Hayworth |Alejandra Perez

Siouxlanders are having to navigate three days of severe heat through Sunday, when the high temperatures could reach 100-plus degrees every day. There is an Extreme Heat Warning from the National Weather Service through 11 p.m. Sunday for all three Siouxland states. As the Lewis Pool in the Morningside area of Sioux City opened at 1 p.m. Friday after the adult lap swim, more than 20 young people were waiting at the entrance. At that time, the heat index in Sioux City had hit 101 degrees.
Protestors in Sioux City metro take part in No Kings rally

1 week ago | kwit.org | Alejandra Perez |Bret Hayworth

This past weekend Sweet Grass Uprising and Siouxlands Good Trouble Makers organized a United We Stand rally in South Sioux City and Sioux City. Organizers estimated about 900 people had attended and walked from South Sioux City to Sioux City across the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Organizers handed out booklets of the US Constitution. Participants made four stops along the protest route. With each stop there were prayers and readings of the Constitution.
The Sioux City Human Rights Commission proposes to add a Citizen Advisory Committee

2 weeks ago | kwit.org | Alejandra Perez

The Sioux City Human Rights Commission has proposed to add a Citizen Advisory Committee. Karen Mackey, Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission, told Siouxland Public Media, “The purpose of the committee would be to work with the HRC and staff to help strengthen connections without our community, provide recommendations on various issues and assist with event planning”.
Small group gathers to protest outside the Sioux City I.C.E. office

2 weeks ago | kwit.org | Alejandra Perez

Protests across the nation have broken out against I.C.E. over the weekend. Today five people protested outside of the Sioux City I.C.E office. Drivers honked in support and shouted from their windows, adding presence to the small group of protesters. Zayden Reffitt from the activist group Bitches Get Stuff Done told Siouxland Public Media, “So for me when this particular issue came about, I think of just my Christian values and just think of just being kind to people.
Check It Out: A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young

2 weeks ago | kwit.org | Kelsey Patterson

This is Kelsey Patterson with the Sioux City Public Library and you’re listening to Check It Out. Today, I’m recommending A Sea of Unspoken Things, the latest book from Adrienne Young, one of my must-read authors whose work I’ve previously recommended here on Check It Out. James and Johnny Golden were once inseparable.
Dust and Stars: a conversation with author TJ Klune

3 weeks ago | kwit.org | Jenn Delperdang |Kelsey Patterson