KIWR
| Broadcast area | Omaha Metro |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 89.7 MHz |
| Branding | 89.7 The River |
| Programming | |
| Format | Alternative |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Iowa Western Community College |
| History | |
First air date | November 23, 1981 |
Call sign meaning | Iowa Western (Community College) Radio |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 29126 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 326 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°18′40″N 96°01′37″W / 41.31111°N 96.02694°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | 897theriver.com |
KIWR (89.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an alternative format. Based in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the station serves the Omaha Metro area. The station is licensed to Iowa Western Community College. The station has broadcast alternative rock since January 1, 1996. Prior to that, it played classical music and jazz.