KURE

88.5 KURE

Ames, Iowa
Broadcast area	Ames, Iowa
Frequency	88.5 MHz
Branding	Iowa State's Student-Run Radio Station
Programming
Format	College Radio
Ownership
Owner	Residence Association Broadcasting Services, Inc.
History
Former call signs	KMRA (1949–1950) KMRI (1950–1961) KISU (1961–1970) KPGY (1970–1983) KUSR (1983–1996)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	55777
Class	A
ERP	630 watts
HAAT	22.0 meters
Transmitter coordinates	42°1′47.00″N 93°38′51.00″W / 42.0297222°N 93.6475000°W / 42.0297222; -93.6475000
Links
Public license information	KURE Public file LMS
Webcast	KURE Webcast
Website	Official website

KURE (88.5 FM) is a student-run radio station at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The station serves the Iowa State community, Ames, and surrounding areas. The broadcast license is currently owned by Residence Association Broadcasting Services, Inc.^[2] The station has been led by its general manager Carly Nichols since Spring 2023.^[3]

The station features a variety of programming, including most genres of music, talk shows, and coverage of ISU sporting events. Hip hop, electronica, rock, americana, classical, and jazz are just a few of the music genres played by KURE's constantly rotating staff of student DJs. Music played at KURE is selected by DJs with some influence from a board of student music reviewers. Sections of non-primetime schedule that are not covered by a dedicated DJ are filled by an automated music system, which staff have nicknamed "Ottobot". The station also provides coverage of Iowa State football, basketball, and wrestling.^[4] Additionally, this station provides occasional news and talk style programming.