KNWS-FM

KNWS-FM, 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.

KNWS-FM

Waterloo, Iowa
Broadcast area	Waterloo/Cedar Rapids/Iowa City/Dubuque
Frequency	101.9 MHz FM
Branding	Life 101.9
Programming
Format	Contemporary Christian music
Ownership
Owner	Northwestern Media (University of Northwestern - St Paul)
Sister stations	KNWS
History
First air date	1965
Call sign meaning	K-NorthWeStern College
Technical information
Class	C
ERP	100,000 watts
HAAT	479 meters (1,571 feet)
Links
Website	http://www.life1019.com/

Life 101.9 broadcasts Contemporary Christian 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.

Adam Hannan and April Wilson host the Morning Show from 6-10am weekdays. Other station personalities include Jenn Pooler, David A. Dein, Rick Hall and Lyle Krueger.

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.