KNWS-FM (101.9 MHz), also known as Life 101.9, is a radio station in Waterloo, Iowa, United States, owned and operated by Northwestern Media, a ministry of the University of Northwestern - St Paul in Roseville, Minnesota, and supported by donations from the local community.
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| Broadcast area | Waterloo/Cedar Rapids/Iowa City/Dubuque |
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| Frequency | 101.9 MHz |
| Branding | Life 101.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | |
| KNWS | |
| History | |
First air date | 1965 |
Call sign meaning | Northwestern College |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 49786 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 479 meters (1,572 ft) |
| Links | |
| Website | life1019.com |
Life 101.9 broadcasts Christian adult contemporary music. Its signal covers Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and surrounding areas in eastern Iowa. A live stream is available on the Life 101.9 website, mobile app and on Amazon smart speakers. The station also broadcasts its programming on translator stations K245AZ, serving Dubuque at 96.9FM; and, K242BX, serving Marshalltown at 96.3 FM.
The radio station broadcasts commercial-free contemporary Christian music 24 hours a day.
Life 101.9 is active in the community and encourages listeners to help other non-profit organizations in Eastern Iowa on a regular basis.
Life 101.9's sister station, Faith Radio, broadcasts a Christian talk and teaching format.
Translators
edit| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K245AZ | 96.9 FM | Dubuque, Iowa | 152221 | 170 | D | LMS |
| K232EK | 96.3 FM | Marshalltown, Iowa | 139123 | 250 | D | LMS |
External links
edit- www.life1019.com
- Facility details for Facility ID 49786 (KNWS-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KNWS-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
42°24′04″N 91°50′38″W / 42.401°N 91.844°W
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