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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.

03/02/2025
A taste sensation started right here in Iowa, nearly a century ago. 😋
03/02/2025

A taste sensation started right here in Iowa, nearly a century ago. 😋

A taste sensation started right here in Iowa, nearly a century ago.

Fresh out.
02/28/2025

Fresh out.

The former Iowa Hawkeye is set to return in a few months.
02/28/2025

The former Iowa Hawkeye is set to return in a few months.

Two other men also fell through, but survived.
02/28/2025

Two other men also fell through, but survived.

Is the egg on your favorite breakfast sandwich real?
02/28/2025

Is the egg on your favorite breakfast sandwich real?

All roads seem to lead back to Iowa, including the invention of one of the world's most popular fabrics. Iowa native Wal...
02/28/2025

All roads seem to lead back to Iowa, including the invention of one of the world's most popular fabrics. Iowa native Wallace Carothers invented nylon and was granted the patent on Feb. 28th, 1935.

Having problems finding a redemption center for your cans and bottles? This new website can help!
02/28/2025

Having problems finding a redemption center for your cans and bottles? This new website can help!

All My Rowdy Friends… are heading to the Iowa State Fair!
02/28/2025

All My Rowdy Friends… are heading to the Iowa State Fair!

Get ready for smash burgers and milkshakes in Belle Plaine! A new restaurant is in the works!
02/28/2025

Get ready for smash burgers and milkshakes in Belle Plaine! A new restaurant is in the works!

It may seem like summer is still so far away, but the 2025 Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival will be here before you know it...
02/27/2025

It may seem like summer is still so far away, but the 2025 Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival will be here before you know it!

Another eatery at NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids has decided to expand their offerings and move to a new space!
02/27/2025

Another eatery at NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids has decided to expand their offerings and move to a new space!

The new business will not be a grocery store.
02/27/2025

The new business will not be a grocery store.

Take a deep breath...it's only temporary!
02/27/2025

Take a deep breath...it's only temporary!

02/27/2025

Craving Mexican food in Waterloo? There's a new and yummy spot in town.

Do these keep you indoors in the spring and summer?
02/27/2025

Do these keep you indoors in the spring and summer?

They said “For Richer or Poorer” on their wedding day… and now, they’re celebrating in a big way!
02/27/2025

They said “For Richer or Poorer” on their wedding day… and now, they’re celebrating in a big way!

Last summer, 'Antiques Roadshow' found its way to Iowa to film some episodes for its 29th season. This month, those epis...
02/26/2025

Last summer, 'Antiques Roadshow' found its way to Iowa to film some episodes for its 29th season. This month, those episodes officially started airing!

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The Cedar Valley's #1 Hit Music Station! Brooke & Jubal: 6a-10a Connor Kenney: 10a-12p Christine: 12p-3p The E Show: 3p-7p PopCrush Nights w/ KT: 7p-12a Most Requested Live: Saturday’s 6-11p Sunday Night Slow Jams: Sunday’s 8-Midnight Playing 10-in-a-row every hour and 92 minutes of commercial free music weekdays after Brooke And Jubal!