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KXEL
KXEL (branded as "News/Talk 1540") is a Class A, Clear channel AM radio station serving the Waterloo and Cedar Rapids metropolitan areas with a News/Talk format. It broadcasts on 1540 kHz and is under ownership of NRG Radio, LLC. KXEL is also the flagship station of the University of Northern Iowa Panther Sports Network.
History.
KXEL was first created by Don E. Kassner, who worked for Joe Dumond. This station began their broadcasts on July 14, 1942 and
WLOI
WLOI is an AM radio station broadcasting on the frequency of 1540 kHz and licensed to the city of La Porte, Indiana. WLOI broadcasts during daylight hours only; 1540 AM is a United States clear-channel frequency. KXEL is the dominant Class A station on this frequency.
WLOI is owned by Spoon River Media, LLC and broadcasts a classic rock format.
On May 8, 2019, WLOI changed their format from adult standards to classic rock, to be branded as "Rock 106.5" in anticipation