Heide Jones Named Life 101.9/Waterloo IA Station Manager

Heide Jones

Heide Jones is named Station Manager of Christian KNWS (Life 101.9) in Waterloo, IA. She'll join the Northwestern Media station on September 9. Jones most recently served at Hope Media Group in Houston in the areas of donor development and radio mentoring.

"I am thrilled to be joining the incredible team at Life 101.9 in Waterloo, IA," said Heide. "I've had great respect and admiration for Northwestern Media for many years. I am also super excited to experience 4 seasons again."

"Heide is a leader and friend to so many in Christian music radio," added Northwestern Sr. Director for Media Markets Dave St. John. "We are thrilled to have someone with her care for people and experience leading the Life 101.9 team in eastern Iowa."

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