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| Broadcast area | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Frequency | 98.3 MHz |
| Branding | 98.3 The Vibe |
| Programming | |
| Format | Top 40 |
| Affiliations | Cumulus Media Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KBGG, KGGO, KHKI, KJJY | |
| History | |
First air date | 1975 (as KWBG-FM) |
Former call signs | KWBG-FM (1975–1991) KIAB (1991–1993) KRUU (1993–1996) KRKQ (1996–2003) KBGG-FM (2003–2004) |
Call sign meaning | "Wow" (previous branding) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 30116 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 41,000 watts |
| HAAT | 165 meters (541 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°49′51.0″N 93°43′54.0″W / 41.830833°N 93.731667°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | 983vibe.com |
KWQW (98.3 FM, "The Vibe") is a top 40 radio station licensed to Boone, Iowa, and serving the Des Moines area. The station is currently owned by Cumulus Media. KWQW's studios are in Urbandale, along with Cumulus' other stations: KGGO, KJJY, KHKI, and KBGG. Its transmitter is located near Big Creek Lake southwest of Sheldahl.