KALA

KALA is a 10,000 watt public format, 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, K288CY Bettendorf, Iowa at 105.5 FM and KALA-HD2 at 106.1 FM. KALA's format includes news, information and entertainment from National Public Radio and from Public Radio International, including "The Tavis Smiley Show", and "The Takeaway" The station's Jazz and Variety musical lineup includes several styles of music. Catering to specialty/niche audiences, this lineup includes: Mainstream and Fusion Jazz, Blues and Roots music. Music Programming includes the "Voyage" Jazz program with host Jason Stewart, broadcasting on KALA since 1978; "Jazz in the Box with James Michael Olson," a variety music sampler show; and "Chill Out," a Fusion jazz and urban program from host and station Operations Manager David Baker. These and several other air personalities, have been on the station more than 10 years.