Brandon Lewis
February 26, 2026
Thursday 26th February 2026
Welcome to ‘At the Movies’ Brought to You by North Grand Cinema in Ames…
In theaters this weekend: “Alien: Romulus”
While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe
“Alien: Romulus” is rated: R
Stars: Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced and David Jonsson Fray
At the Movies’, Brought to you by North Grand Cinema, in Ames. Listen Friday during the Morning Kickstart to win a Family Four Pack of tickets to a movie of your choice from North Grand Cinema and Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1.
‘At the Movies’ Thursday’s at 5:40 on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
Welcome to The List,
How much tragedy can one family take? Martin Short’s daughter Katherine has died at just 42 from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. She was one of three children Martin adopted with his late wife Nancy Dolman, who passed away in 2010. His rep says the family is devastated and asking for privacy. Martin has postponed his upcoming show with Steve Martin in Milwaukee.
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Apparently, Prince Andrew wants a support group with Prince Harry called “Spare Parts Anonymous,” but Meghan Markle is NOT approving the membership. Insiders say Andrew feels bonded with Harry over being mistreated by the Royal Family, but Meghan is disgusted by him and wants nothing to do with it.
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Boot scoot alert, Brooks & Dunn are extending their Neon Moon Tour with 14 brand new headlining shows this fall. This comes after sharing stadium stages with Morgan Wallen and major festivals like Stagecoach. The tour kicks off September 10th and wraps October 9th, with the closest stop to us in Moline, Illinois. Presale starts today, and yes, the code is BOOTSCOOTIN, which might be the most Brooks & Dunn thing ever.
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Carson Daly just took a playful flamethrower to Blake Shelton’s ego at a Voice event in New York. Talking about Blake winning People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2017, Carson said Gwen Stefani must’ve been the only one voting. For the record, Adam Levine and John Legend have won it too, so apparently Voice coaches come with built-in abs…
You can catch The List, with Jonathan Knight on weekday afternoon at 4:20. Only Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
The January Minuteman Printing & Graphics Pack the Backpack winner, is Skyler Stevenson – 9-12 Grade Agriculture Teacher @ East Marshall High School. She was nominated by Lonika Utterback, and here is what they wrote to Kix 101.1:
Ms. Steveson joined EMHS mid-year. She jumped right in and has been positive throughout her transition to a new school. She has been learning all of the student's names and the routines of the school. She has had to sort through a new classroom and curriculum. She had to make new lesson plans for 6 different agriculture classes all while being the FFA advisor as well. The students and staff have appreciated her greatly and are so thankful for her to have accepted this role. We would like to support her and help her adapt to EMHS as best we can!
On the last Wednesday of the month during the school year, we award $101 to a Kix Country classroom to help out with supplies. Nominate a Kix Country teacher today at Kixweb.com.