 including those in Cedar Rapids at 690 Merriam Boulevard, 2300 Edgewood Road Southwest, and 7037 C Avenue Northeast. Sign up for the birthday club at kxel.com. News Talk 1540 KXEL invites you to the biggest party in the state, Iowa Irish Fest, August 2nd through the 4th in downtown Waterloo. Three days stuffed with musicians, dancers, food, Highland Games, Irish Market, and barrels of malty goodness. The best part? One ticket is all you need for all three days.