KNWS (AM)

KNWS, known on-air as Faith 1090 KNWS, or by the network name Faith Radio, is a radio station in Waterloo, Iowa, that is owned and operated by University of Northwestern - St Paul and is a non-profit, listener-supported radio station relying on donations from the local community throughout the year. It broadcasts on 1090 AM, covering Waterloo, Iowa and surrounding areas in eastern Iowa. KNWS is licensed to broadcast during daylight hours only.

For the official station page, see Faith Radio.
KNWS
CityWaterloo, Iowa
Broadcast areaWaterloo, Iowa; greater Eastern Iowa
Frequency1090 kHz AM
BrandingFaith 1090, Faith Radio
SloganConnecting Faith to Life
Programming
FormatChristian talk and teaching
AffiliationsNorthwestern Media
Ownership
OwnerUniversity of Northwestern - St Paul, Faith Radio
KNWS-FM
History
First air date
1947 (as KBOK)
Former call signs
KAYX (1947–1950)
KBOK (1950–1953)
Technical information
Facility ID49784
ClassD
Power1,000 watts (daytime only)
Translator(s)93.1 K226CK (Waterloo)
Links
Webcastclick "play" button on website

Programming is nearly 100 percent satellite delivered and produced by Northwestern Media.

The format is mainly Christian talk and teaching, with programs such as Turning Point with David Jeremiah; Focus on the Family; Family Life Today with Dennis Rainey; Insight for Living with Chuck Swindoll; Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram; In Touch with Charles Stanley; Walk In The Word with James McDonald; Just Thinking with Ravi Zacharias; and others.

History

KNWS went on air in May 1947[1] as KAYX, owned by the Waterloo Broadcasting Company. The station became KBOK at April 27, 1950, with the new call letters making their on-air debut on May 8;[2] at that time, Waterloo sought to move the station to 1280 kHz from a new tower site, but eventually requested that the construction permit be canceled.

In January 1953, it was announced that the Northwestern Schools would acquire KBOK, converting it to a noncommercial format and relocating its studios from downtown to the transmitter site.[3] On April 1, 1953, Northwestern began operating the new KNWS,[4] its first expansion outside of Minneapolis.

Translators
Broadcast translators of KNWS-AM
Call signFrequency
(MHz)		City of licenseERP
(W)		ClassFCC info
K226CK93.1Waterloo, Iowa250DFCC

    References
    1. "New Waterloo Radio Station Is On The Air". The Courier. May 25, 1947. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
    2. "Station KAYX Becomes KBOK After Sunday". The Courier. May 4, 1950. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
    3. "Radio Station KBOK Is Sold". Des Moines Tribune. January 21, 1950. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
    4. "School Group to Assume Control of KBOK Apr. 1". The Courier. March 17, 1953. Retrieved August 23, 2019.


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