WOC 1420 🇺🇸

WOC, broadcasting on 1420 AM from Davenport, Iowa, began its journey on October 5, 1922, initially owned by B.J. Palmer of the Palmer School of Chiropractic. The call letters WOC stood for 'Wonders of Chiropractic.' As one of the pioneering radio stations in the United States, WOC significantly contributed to early broadcasting techniques and was among the first to popularize country music across the Midwest. Before his acting and political career, Ronald Reagan worked as a sports announcer for WOC in the 1930s, broadcasting University of Iowa football games. For many years, WOC operated as a clear-channel station, allowing its signal to reach a vast geographic area. Currently branded as 'WOC News Now,' the station is owned by iHeartMedia and features a news/talk format that includes local and national news, talk shows, and sports programming. WOC maintains a focus on the Quad Cities area, covering local news and sports, including high school and college teams. Despite ownership changes over the years, WOC remains a significant part of the Quad Cities media landscape, known for its historical importance and community connection.