| City of license | Waseca, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Owatonna-Waseca |
| Branding | 1170 KOWZ |
| Frequency | 1170 AM (kHz) |
| Format | News/Talk |
| Power | 2,500 watts (day) 1,000 watts (critical hours) 5 watts (night) |
| Class | D |
| Callsign meaning | pronounced as cows |
| Affiliations | ABC News |
| Owner | Linder Radio Group (Main Street Broadcasting, Inc.) |
| Sister stations | KOWZ-FM, KRUE |
| Website | http://www.kowzonline.com/ |
KOWZ (1170 AM) is a radio station broadcasting an News/Talk format. Licensed to serve Waseca, Minnesota, the station serves the Owatonna-Waseca area. The station is currently owned by Linder Radio Group.