WHO Radio in Des Moines refers to NewsRadio 1040 WHO (WHO 1040 AM) , a long‑running news/talk radio station serving the Des Moines, Iowa market.

What WHO Radio Des Moines Is

  • It broadcasts on 1040 AM under the branding “NewsRadio 1040 WHO.”
  • The station’s format is news/talk , featuring news, traffic, weather, and political commentary.
  • It serves the Des Moines, IA area and wider central Iowa.

Ownership, Location, and Contact

  • WHO is owned by iHeartMedia , one of the largest radio groups in the U.S.
  • Studios and offices are located at 2141 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312.
  • Public business/contact phone numbers listed include (515) 245‑8900 and (515) 284‑1040.

Basic Station Facts (Quick Reference)

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ItemDetails
Station nameNewsRadio 1040 WHO (WHO 1040 AM)
City of licenseDes Moines, Iowa
Frequency1040 AM
FormatNews/talk
OwneriHeartMedia
Address2141 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone(515) 284‑1040, (515) 245‑8900
Websitewhoradio.iheart.com

Brief Historical Note

  • WHO began broadcasting in April 1924 , making it one of Iowa’s older stations.
  • It has historically been a powerful 50,000‑watt clear‑channel station, widely heard across the region.

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