Brandon Lewis
December 23, 2025
Thursday 25th December 2025
Holiday Pack the Backpack, presented by Central Office Supply, a division of Minuteman and Kix 101.1! Each month during the school year, we will be awarding $101 to a Kix Country classroom to help out with supplies. We will award the prize on the last Wednesday of the month. You can listen to each new winner at 8:30a on the Morning Kix Start.
Our Holiday Pack the Backpack winner this week is Miss Rachel Hassebroek & Mrs. Megan Sandry, 1st Grade Teachers at Hubbard-Radcliffe Elementary School. They were nominated by Raquel Elliott and here’s what she wrote to Kix 101.1:
Hello!!
Hubbard-Radcliffe Elementary has the perfect candidates for Pack the Backpack. A few teachers in particular would be my daughter’s 1st grade teachers. Miss Rachel Hassebroek & Mrs. Megan Sandry. These two first grade teachers have always went above & beyond making each student feel special, cared for & believed in. Miss H & Mrs. Sandry have always included parents by sending weekly updates, emails, Facebook pictures & even including parents in school field trips. Nothing beats a morning when kids are eager & excited to go to school & nothing is better than an afternoon full of exciting stories from their day. There are so many reasons why Miss Hassebroek & Mrs. Sandry deserve to win Pack the Backpack. Mrs. Sandry & Miss Hassebroek are amazing teachers, they are patient, dedicated & caring. They have made every students feel special, important & believed in. Any parent would be lucky & proud to have teachers like Mrs. Sandry & Miss Hassebroek!!
Miss Hassebroek & Mrs. Sandry are especially but all the teachers at Hubbard- Radcliffe Elementary are AMAZING & we are so very proud of our teachers & school!!!
Thank you so much for considering Mrs. Sandry & Miss Hassebroek!!
Raquel A. Elliott
Kallie, Addison, Alieah – now 2nd graders
Take a listen to our surprise interview below!
Nominate your Kix Country class by submitting a letter to us at backpack@kixweb.com.
Welcome to The List,
Mike Tyson says he’s open to a rematch with Jake Paul after Jake’s recent loss to Anthony Joshua. Tyson claims this time he’s cracked the code on training, saying he went too hard before and “left most of the fight in the gym.” RadarOnline says Mike thinks a smarter camp would change everything. Which is wild, because the man is still Mike Tyson. If this happens, somebody hide the ear protection… literally.
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Taylor Swift reportedly used to be hesitant about dating athletes until Travis Kelce showed up. A source says her mom encouraged her to give Travis a chance, and now Taylor’s outlook has completely changed. Not only that, insiders claim the relationship has boosted the Chiefs’ global presence. Turns out the tight end also unlocked international brand expansion.
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Lainey Wilson told CMT she stays grounded by remembering where she came from. She said it’s about planting your feet, knowing who you are, standing up for what you believe in, and keeping your people close. Which explains why she can win everything, host award shows, and still sound like the most normal human in Nashville.
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are reportedly still neighbors in Nashville as they focus on co-parenting their daughters. Nicole stays in the family home, Keith lives nearby, and they’re even spotted shopping at the same stores…just separately. A source says their dedication to the kids is unwavering. Awkward? Maybe.
You can catch The List, with Jonathan Knight at 4:20 weekday afternoons. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
Thanks for a great 2025!! I'll be back in 2026
Jacob Marley is the name of the of Ebenezer Scrooges's deceased business partner and the first of four ghosts that appear in "A Christmas Carol"
Welcome to The List,
Sad news from the NASCAR world. Greg Biffle, one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers, has died at age 55 in a plane crash in North Carolina. Authorities say seven people were killed, including Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children. Beyond his racing success, Biffle was widely praised for his humanitarian work, especially helping communities after Hurricane Helene. The racing world is mourning a champion on and off the track.
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Tom Cruise is allegedly on a long, carefully planned mission to become Sir Tom Cruise. A source says this has been years in the making hosting events, shaking hands, embedding himself deep in the British film world. Apparently he knows exactly how the system works and he’s been playing the long game. At this point, don’t be shocked if the next Mission: Impossible ends with him bowing politely and accepting a sword tap on each shoulder.
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Miranda Lambert is developing a new TV series for Hulu inspired by her music and real-life friendships. The show centers on a messy female friendship, an escape from an abusive marriage, and a fresh start in a small Texas town that turns out to be full of secrets. So basically heartbreak, healing, strong women, and Texas drama which is already Miranda’s brand. Country music meets prestige TV.
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Jon Pardi says Christmas music is what keeps his household sane. He’s got two little girls with very big emotions, so songs like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph are on constant rotation. Forget parenting books the real hack is letting a cartoon reindeer handle crowd control..
You can catch The List, weekday afternoon at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1