KNWS (AM)

KNWS
Broadcast areaEastern Iowa
Frequency1090 kHz
Programming
FormatChristian radio
NetworkFaith Radio
Ownership
Owner
KNWS-FM
History
First air date
May 1947 (1947-05)
Former call signs
  • KAYX (1947–1950)
  • KBOK (1950–1953)
Call sign meaning
University of Northwestern
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID49784
ClassD
Power1,000 watts (days only)
Translator93.1 K226CK (Waterloo)
Links
Public license information
Websitemyfaithradio.com

KNWS (1090 AM) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Waterloo, Iowa, United States, and serving much of eastern Iowa. It is owned and operated by the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and carries the Christian-formatted Faith Radio network during the daytime hours only. KNWS is also heard around the clock over low-power FM translator K226CK at 93.1 MHz.