KDCR

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KDCR, 88.5 FM, is the radio station of Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. It began broadcasting August 16, 1968. It is owned by Dordt College, Inc., and governed by the Dordt College Board of Trustees.

KDCR never was a typical college radio station. While most college-owned radio stations broadcast to a campus audience, KDCR has always broadcast far beyond Dordt College's campus boundaries. In 1968, KDCR began broadcasting at 48,000 watts and to a radius of 50-60 miles. Today the station broadcasts at 100,000 watts and to a radius of 80-90 miles. KDCR also operates translator stations—retransmitting KDCR's signal even further in specific areas. Originally KDCR broadcast at 91.3 FM but since 1981 it has broadcast at 88.5 FM.

KDCR follows closely the Christian Reformed Church in North America tradition that gave rise and shape to Dordt College. This tradition also gives shape to how KDCR understands the authority of God's Word for the mass media.