Low Power, Listener Supported, Non-profit, Non-commercial, Open Source, Community Radio

Our Mission

The mission of KRUU is to give Fairfield a voice and strengthen the community by encouraging creativity, dialogue and community involvement. KRUU is an open, inclusive, diverse forum for music, creative expression, information, and entertainment. It is a non-commercial, non-profit, community-supported low-power radio station with a strong emphasis on locally created and produced programming.

KRUU is:

Community Radio Over 75 locally produced talk and music radio

shows, over 100 volunteer hosts create shows each week!

All topics, all perspectives, all music, all local

Why is KRUU important to Fairfield?

It's not just about radio. It's about building connections throughout the community

Like a family, Fairfield benefits by increased communication and play!

Overview of KRUU LPFM – Low Power FM

Application for license June 2001 filing window - 1 week 1 of only 26 applications granted in Iowa, only a few not

syndicated religious programming or DOT. Broadcast on the FM dial at 100.1 Low power 100 watts Antenna 65 feet high Old Beatbox building at 405 N. 2nd St

Our FM listening area:The City of Fairfield

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Live Stream donated by LISCO http://kruufm.com Over 1300 listener connections per month Currently maxed out at 20 people, which we've

reached several times! LISCO will be providing Fiber to increase bandwidth

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KRUU & Open Source (Culture) Community developed software, free, open code,

contribute back to the community Industry leading technology, unique example for

local business to operate on open source software From server environment to audio production to

accounting to office applications, all open source! Even “open source” music! Creative Commons

licensed music featured daily

KRUU Organization

Board of Directors James Moore, Sundar Raman, Roland Wells &

Caleb Flynn, Steve Fry Community Advisory Board

Ed Malloy, David Neff, Lee Gobble, Jeffrey Hedquist, Connie Boyer, Julie Stephens, Holly Moore, Monica Hadley, Sundar Raman, Sonia Vera, Celio Mondjane, Andrew Bargerstock, Caleb Flynn, Joe Holland

Station Manager – James Moore

KRUU Organization...

Volunteers - the backbone of KRUU: Volunteer Hosts Station Volunteers

Seniors-to-work program - “Experience Works” Regular and special project volunteers Technical Team Underwriting Team Programming Committee

Over 15,000 volunteer hours have been given in support of KRUU

History of KRUU

Beatbox – the beginning Applied for and received LPFM license in 2001 Continue tradition of being a dynamic and open

outlet for the community All computer and server equipment is from Beatbox

technology grant Beatbox building on 2nd St

Station Construction

First town hall meeting May 11th, 2006 regarding a community media project, group decides to pursue building low power station

Organization, fundraising, renovation and construction starts immediately

Antenna is raised July 4th 2006 Donated tower and installation

Began broadcasting September 30th, 2006 with 24/7 programming

July 4th 2006 Antenna goes up!

Success stories: Dialogue on important issues:

CAFO, JFAN, Farm Bureau, Local Farmers Political Discussions, Dick Reed & Deborah

Williamson debate Mayorial Armwrestling...

Success stories: Entertainment & Music:

Original Music from more than 10 local artists has been played on KRUU

Live bands from the Armory, Cafe Paridiso Visiting artists interviewed and featured on many

shows. Live from the artwalk...

Success stories: http://www.kruufm.com

Over 5000 page views a day 70 countries a month

What Fairfieldians are saying:

I listen often. Our whole family just loves the radio station!!! We are So grateful to have it!!! Fairfield Listener

"I love the variety of the programming." Theresa Bruegge, Fairfield

What the world is saying:

“I listen to it in Santa Barbara, and it's already one of my faves.” Doc Searles, Linux Journal

I currently live in Kigali, Rwanda (U.S. Embassy) and want to retire from the USG and start a new life. The fact that Fairfield has a community radio station says a lot about the place... Internet Listener

the near future of KRUU, projects for 2007

KRUU News CREW Collaborative news department, starting regular

local and regional news show Completion of full service recording studio

Resource for local bands and artists, professional multi-track digital recording studio

KRUU Outreach to Community Broadcast Industry

Grassroots Radio Coalition 2007, Lowel MA 7 workshops to be presented by KRUU

Open Radio Project Support open source in community broadcasting

KRUU has already been approached by 3 other Iowa stations asking for assistance with technology

Financial Requirements

Continuing Expenses (keeping the doors open and the lights..err Transmitter on)

KRUU Budget Yearly MonthlyBuilding Mortgage 405 N. 2nd St 4,200 350Insurance 1,440 120Electrical/Gas 4,200 350FF Water 240 20Payroll (Station Manager and Part-time Staff) 54,000 4,500Music Broadcast Licensing 4,200 350Equipment and Maintenance 3,000 250Marketing 2,400 200Internet / Phone 1,200 100Office Supplies 2,400 200Total Budget 77,280 6,440

Capital projects on the way...

Professional recording studio Emergency back-up generator Facility Renovation

New roof Resurface parking lot

Join the KRUU!

Host a show Volunteer at the station Events and Fundraisers Financial Support

Listener Support Underwriting

More information:

Website: http://www.kruufm.com Phone: 641-209-1082 In Person: 405 N. 2nd St.

Thank you! & Questions