Listening Session Update

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.