Listener Supported Community Radio in Viroqua, WI.

Studio Buildout Nearing Completion

Great Construction Progress!

The WDRT construction crew has been hard at work building the two broadcast studios. They've got all the drywall up (all three layers!), and as of the last day of June were nearly done taping the drywall joints and corners.

The studio equipment has been ordered, and the desks are being custom built by Joe Clark.

Next up will be the windows, the ventilation system and the doors.

Many people have been helping with the construction.

If you have questions or would like to contribute in any way to help bring WDRT 91.9FM to the airwaves, please contact us at info@wdrt.org.

Share Your Ideas About Radio

Join the Community Voice!

Yes, we're filling in the programming schedule and putting up studio walls, but there's still time to tell us your thoughts about the region's only community radio station! Join us on the evening of May 26th at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor's Center in La Farge. WDRT volunteers will facilitate an open discussion about how Driftless area residents want their station to sound and operate in the community.

Want to host a show? Or help those who do? Stop by on May 26th to share your ideas and help us bring this vibrant public resource to the airwaves.

You can also become a WDRT Ground Level member for a tax-deductible donation of $60. Get your very own WDRT t-shirt and bumper sticker!

WDRT's 3rd Community Listening Session takes place:

	Wednesday, May 26, 2010
	6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
	Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor's Center
	Located on Hwy 131 north of La Farge

Hope to see you there!

March 2010 Newsletter Hits the Streets!

March Newsletter

Download your copy of the WDRT 91.9FM's March 2010 newsletter

Highlights in this newsletter include:

• 2nd Community Listening Session in Westby on March 25th
• May 1, 2010: Save the date for WDRT's Spring Benefit Bash
• Programming Volunteers Wanted
• And more!

Download and read about what’s up and let us know what you think. Send a note to info@wdrt.org

Gathering on a Cold January Night Draws a Crowd

Residents Share Thoughts

On January 28, 2010 Driftless Community Radio welcomed community members at its Main Street studio to learn how future listeners want their new local radio station to sound. On one of the coldest nights of the season 50 folks showed up to share their ideas.

They envision WDRT's role in the community as:

• A uniting force, a bridge between community divisions that emphasizes our commonalities
• A channel for open communication, unbiased in its accessibility
• A means of respectful civil discourse
• A reflection of the community's heritage
• A reflection of the community's uniqueness
• A daily clearinghouse of information, including news and weather
• A space for youth to learn and express themselves
• A collaborator with and promoter of local arts and the library
• A source of entertainment

These thoughts match the mission that's been guiding the board since it first started.

To the question “What do you want to hear on your local community radio station?” the crowd emphasized the importance of detailed local weather and news and expressed a desire for a broad range of music, plus arts programming that showcases musicians, actors, and writers from the area.

A report about the listening session made front page news in the February 3rd issue of the Vernon County Broadcaster.

Fear not! If you missed this first listening session, you can join us at the next session on March 25th in Westby. Check back here soon for the specific time and location.