Win cash and be crowned the smartest person in KIX Country with the morning Brainbuster!

You have a chance every weekday morning on the Morning KIX Start with David & Brandon at 6:37am. Listen for the Brainbuster question. If you get the question right you win the cash. If no one gets it right during the time limit, the money carries over to the next day until someone wins the Jackpot! Each day it grows in $5 increments. Sponsored by Taylor’s Maid-Rite Jim Bell Flooring in Marshalltown, Bricktown Bakery in Nevada, Scooter’s in Marshalltown, & Eyecare Associates in Marshalltown.

If you or anyone in your household wins the Brainbuster Jackpot (no matter the amount), you or anyone in your house are not eligible to play again for 30 days. Thank you for listening to KIX 101.1!

4/17/2026 – No Winner – Jackpot up to $25 for Monday!

Q: According to a recent survey, 3 in 10 Gen Z’ers believe they are this, what is it?

A: Psychic

4/16/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey found that 40% of couples have done this alongside couples therapy to help with their relationship, what is it?

A: A DIY project at home

4/15/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey found nearly 3 in 10 people spend at least 30 minutes doing this, what is it?

A: Browsing for a movie

4/14/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey found that 63% of parents say this has been completely ineffective with their children, what is it?

A: Spanking

4/13/2026 – Winner! Andrea from Ira wins $10! Jackpot resets to $5 for Tuesday!

Q: A recent survey found that 38% of people say this is their biggest travel pet peeve, what is it?

A: People taking their shoes off

4/10/2026 – No Winner – Jackpot up to $10 for Monday!

Q: A recent survey found that 33% of people say they have too many of these, what are they?

A: Credit Cards

4/9/2026 – Winner! Dave from Fort Atkinson wins $15! Jackpot resets to $5 for Friday!

Q: A recent survey found 44% of singles say this helps start conversations on dates, what is it?

A: Pets

4/8/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey found that 57% of parents do this with their children to prepare them for the future, what is it?

A: Take them grocery shopping

4/7/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey found that 61% of people say social media has made these way over the top, what are they?

A: Proposals

4/6/2026 – Winner! Bill from Waterloo wins $10! Jackpot resets to $5 for Tuesday!

Q: According to a recent survey, nearly 75% of all men say they handle this themselves, what is it?

A: Laundry

4/3/2026 – No Winner

Q: According to a recent survey, 57% of adults who still receive these would be disappointed if they stopped getting them. What are they?

A: Chocolate Easter Eggs

4/2/2026 – Winner! Craig from Baxter wins $25! Jackpot resets to $5 for Friday!

Q: According to a recent survey, 84% of people said they would rather do this than go on a reality TV dating show

A: Their taxes

4/1/2026 – No Winner

Q: According to a recent survey, 91% of parents say they are anxious about this, what is it?

A: Their teens’ driving

3/31/2026 – No Winner

Q: According to a recent survey, nearly 20% of people said this was the most awkward moment they’ve had in life, what is it?

A: Tripping on your own while walking

3/30/2026 – No Winner

Q: According to a recent survey, 74% of people have done this for peace and quiet, what is it?

A: Escaped to the bathroom

3/27/2026 – No Winner – Jackpot up to $10 for Monday!

Q: A recent survey found that 9% of people say this was the best advice they got from their parents, what is it?

A: Don’t go to bed angry

3/26/2026 – Winner! Carson from Nevada wins $20! Jackpot resets to $5 for Friday!

Q: According to a recent survey, 22% of people say this is the most annoying emoji, what is it?

A: The thumbs up emoji

3/25/2026 – No Winner

Q: According to a recent survey, 45% of people have allegedly done this to make their resume look better, what is it?

A: Tweaked employment dates to hide jobless gaps

3/24/2026 – No Winner

Q: According to a recent survey, 39% of people say they would add this to their ideal fast food meal, what is it?

A: Milkshake

3/23/2026 – No Winner

Q: According to a recent survey, 65% of people say this is a key part of their identity, what is it? 

A: Social Media Presence

3/20/2026 – Winner! Shawn in Marshalltown wins $20! Jackpot resets to $5 for Monday!

Q: According to a recent survey, 65% of GenZ and millennial daters continued to do this despite breaking up, what is it?

A: Sharing streaming accounts

3/19/2026 – No Winner

Q: According to a recent survey, 26% of people have canceled plans because of this, what is it?

A: Got absorbed in their phone

3/18/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey found that 22% of people have gotten upset with their partner because of this, what is it?

A: Not doing household chores

3/17/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey found that nearly 6 in 10 employees have done this in the workplace to make a coworker feel better, what is it?

A: Laugh at a joke they didn’t find funny

3/16/2026 – Winner! Caleb from Ames wins $30! Jackpot resets to $5 for Tuesday!

Q: According to a recent survey, 46% of couples who never do this would describe their relationship as very happy

A: Post about their relationship online

3/13/2026 – No Winner – Jackpot to $30 for Monday!

Q: According to a recent survey, 57% of teachers have had this happen to them during the school year, what is it?

A: Experienced rude or disrespectful behavior from parents on social media

3/12/26 – No Winner

Q:  A recent survey says that Americans say on average they will have this happen to them just under 100 times in a year…and it’s usually in the morning. what is it?

A: Have a bad hair day

3/11/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey found that 19% of women have skipped a social event because of this, what is it?

A: A bad skin day

3/10/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey found that 41% of people struggle to do this on a daily basis, what is it?

A: Get at least 7 hours of sleep

3/9/2026 – No Winner

Q: According to a recent survey, 29% of Americans view this as morally wrong, what is it?

A: Gambling

3/6/2026 – Winner! Jennifer from Marshalltown wins $25! Jackpot resets to $5 for Monday

Q: A recent survey found that 57% of people struggle to do this, what is it?

A: Sleep

3/5/2026 – No Winner

Q: According to a recent survey, 8% of pet owners say their dog likes it when they do this, what is it?

A: Play music in the car

3/4/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey found that 16% of people only do this if they have guests coming over, what is it?

A: Clean the garage

3/3/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey found that 50% of people would be willing to be late to work because they were doing this, what is it?

A: Enjoying the perfect cup of coffee

3/2/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey found that just 2% of couples have refused to get divorced because of this reason, what is it?

A: Supporting extended family

2/27/2026 – Winner! Stacie from Marshalltown wins $25! Jackpot resets to $5 for Monday!

Q: According to a recent survey, 38% of baby boomers see this as a sign of affection, compared to just 17% of Gen Zers and Millenials, what is it?

A: An unexpected phone call

2/26/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey found one in three people are putting away their phones to do this, what is it?

A: Prioritize stronger relationships

2/25/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey of plastic surgery patients found that 50% of them got the surgery for this reason, what is it?

A: To remain competitive in the workplace

2/24/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey found that 52% of singles are turned off by this, what is it?

A: Negative social media posts

2/23/2026 – No Winner

Q: According to a recent survey, 62% of millennials say they sleep better when they do this, what is it?

A: Go to bed at the same time as their partner