KNWS (AM)

KNWS

Waterloo, Iowa
Broadcast area	Waterloo, Iowa; greater Eastern Iowa
Frequency	1090 kHz
Branding	Faith Radio
Programming
Format	Christian talk and teaching
Affiliations	Northwestern Media's Faith Radio Network
Ownership
Owner	Northwestern Media (University of Northwestern - St Paul)
Sister stations	KNWS-FM
History
First air date	1947 (1947) (as KBOK)
Former call signs	KAYX (1947–1950) KBOK (1950–1953)
Call sign meaning	University of Northwestern
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	49784
Class	D
Power	1,000 watts day
Translator(s)	93.1 K226CK (Waterloo)
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Website	myfaithradio.com

KNWS, known on-air as Faith 1090 KNWS, or by the network name Faith Radio, is a radio station in Waterloo, Iowa, 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, but has an in-market translator located at 93.1 FM which airs a full 24-hour 7-day schedule.

Outside of station identification, it sources all programming from the Faith Radio network via satellite.