KNWS-FM (101.9

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), also known as Life 101.9, is a

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, United States, owned and operated by

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, a ministry of the University of Northwestern - St Paul in

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, and supported by donations from the local community. Life 101.9 broadcasts

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music. Its signal covers Waterloo,

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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

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at 96.9FM; and, K242BX, serving

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at 96.3 FM. The radio station broadcasts commercial-free contemporary Christian music 24 hours a day. David A. Dein hosts the Morning Show from 6-10am weekdays. Other station personalities include Jessie Browning, Ashley Owens, and Seth Baron. 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.

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