KBVU-FM is a commercial radio station

Radio station

Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...

 licensed to serve the community of Alta, Iowa

Alta, Iowa

Alta is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,865 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Alta is located at . It is located 6 miles from the city of Storm Lake...

. KBVU-FM is owned by Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University is a private 4-year college located in Storm Lake, Iowa. Founded in 1891 as Buena Vista College, it is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. The university's campus is situated on the shores of Storm Lake, a natural lake...

 and broadcasts from there as well in Storm Lake. KBVU broadcasts an alternative rock format and brands itself Northwest Iowa's Best Alternative, 97.5 KBVU the EDGE.

In November 1997, KBVU-FM started broadcasting from the KAYL

KAYL-FM

KAYL-FM is a radio station licensed to serve the community of Storm Lake, Iowa. KAYL-FM is owned by Sorenson Broadcasting Corporation and transferred to Community First Broadcasting....

tower located on the east side of Storm Lake.