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Welcome to the official page for Q98.5, a Townsquare Media station. We are Cedar Valley's #1 Hit Music station and home to Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning.

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* No Hate Speech or Bullying: Everyone who visits here should feel safe. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated. Q98.5 covers everything from local news stories to weather updates to business openings and closings to entertainment features to unique and interesting things you never even knew existed in and around Iowa. Our content is available for free on our websites and our free mobile app. These are just some of the communities that we are proud to inform and entertain every day: Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Waverly, and Oelwein.

Watermelon season is heating up, but before you buy one this weekend, there are a few simple tricks that could help you ...
06/04/2026

Watermelon season is heating up, but before you buy one this weekend, there are a few simple tricks that could help you avoid bringing home a bland or overpriced melon.

Ever heard of the town Ankeny, IA? If you drive from Minnesota down to Des Moines on I-35 you'll drive by it. That town ...
06/04/2026

Ever heard of the town Ankeny, IA? If you drive from Minnesota down to Des Moines on I-35 you'll drive by it. That town was recently named one of the top 5 best places to live in the entire country. Now that's some serious bragging rights! Check out how they landed in the top 5 and who else ended up on the list.

New Iowa legislation introduces expanded social studies testing, stronger health education standards, counseling goals, ...
06/04/2026

New Iowa legislation introduces expanded social studies testing, stronger health education standards, counseling goals, and new financial literacy requirements for students.

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets—Patriotic Pops is back at Brucemore!
06/04/2026

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets—Patriotic Pops is back at Brucemore!

NASCAR's history is jam-packed with emotional wins, daring maneuvers and nailbiter photo finishes.
06/04/2026

NASCAR's history is jam-packed with emotional wins, daring maneuvers and nailbiter photo finishes.

Mi-T-M in Peosta won the Iowa Association of Business and Industry's "Coolest Thing Made in Iowa" contest for their ePow...
06/04/2026

Mi-T-M in Peosta won the Iowa Association of Business and Industry's "Coolest Thing Made in Iowa" contest for their ePowerStation, a portable generator.

While it might not surprise you that Davenport is second in Iowa, the number of burglaries we've already seen in 2026 mi...
06/04/2026

While it might not surprise you that Davenport is second in Iowa, the number of burglaries we've already seen in 2026 might. We are pacing way ahead of 2025 and the summer months when crime rises are just getting started.

Iowa is facing a tough year with burglaries soaring, especially in Davenport, which has seen 626 break-ins already

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is the cover athlete for the newest Madden NFL game, making franchise history.
06/04/2026

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is the cover athlete for the newest Madden NFL game, making franchise history.

Are you guys uploading your ID to watch Alexis Texas?Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a new law requiring adult web...
06/04/2026

Are you guys uploading your ID to watch Alexis Texas?

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a new law requiring adult websites to verify users’ ages before granting access. The measure, which takes effect July 1, 2026, is designed to prevent minors from viewing explicit content online but is already raising privacy concerns among critics.

Last month, USA Today put out a list of the best burgers in America that are "worth a road trip," and one Iowa spot made...
06/04/2026

Last month, USA Today put out a list of the best burgers in America that are "worth a road trip," and one Iowa spot made the cut!

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