Wednesday 18th June 2025

Holiday Pack the Backpack Winner: Shonna Garth

The Holiday Edition of Pack the Backpack is presented by Central Office Supply, a division of Minuteman, generous employees at Lennox Industries in Marshalltown and Kix 101.1! Each Wednesday during December, we will be awarding $101 to a Kix Country classroom to help out with supplies.

Our 1st winner for Holiday Edition of Pack the Backpack is Deshonna Garth- Transitional Kindergarten Teacher at Hoglan Elementary in Marshalltown. She was nominated by her Grandma, Jaenine Stewart, who wrote to Kix 101.1:

Deshonna has worked with children since she was 15 years old in summer camps, church camps, Director of youth activities, etc. Deshonna is a second-year teacher who absolutely loves working with children. She is dedicated to help children do their very best and prepare them for the next level of education. She willingly works with the children, parents, school resources and administrative staff to achieve a high standard of education for the students.

She could use materials for 6-year-old children – Paper, pencils, scissors, crayons, markers, glue sticks, mats, etc.

Take a listen to our surprise interview with Shonna Garth!

Nominate your Kix Country class at Kixweb.com.

 

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Our KIX Critter of the Week!! Tinker!!

Tinker was surrendered after his owner could no longer care for him. He’s an incredibly sweet and gentle cat who’s looking for a quiet, loving home to call his own.

Tinker enjoys lounging in his bed and taking it easy. He’s not very playful, but he loves chin scratches and relaxing near his favorite people. He’s the perfect cat for someone looking for a calm, low-key companion. He is cat friendly and his adoption fee is only $17.50!!

Tinker is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, FIV/FeLV tested, and microchipped.

If you’re looking for a laid-back, affectionate cat, Tinker is ready to meet you.

 
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Welcome to The List,

Luke Combs just picked up 34 new certifications from the RIAA over the weekend. That's not a typo—thirty-four. That officially makes him the second-highest selling country artist of all time. So yeah, Luke’s not just crying at your wedding—he’s crying all the way to the bank.

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Brantley Gilbert stopped mid-song when a fan fainted—cleared the crowd, checked on her himself, and then went full WWE on a lazy security guard: “Don’t stand there in a uniform if you ain’t gonna do sh—. Go on somewhere. Bye!” Crowd erupted. Security probably updated their LinkedIn.

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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are reportedly done. “People” magazine says the couple’s been on the rocks, and it’s basically over. They’ve been together since 2016 and have a daughter, Daisy, who turns 5 in August. Well, love may bloom... but sometimes it just wilts.

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Rob Lowe admits his favorite workout song is “the cheesiest thing in the world.” And what is it? "Eye of the Tiger." That’s right—straight outta Rocky 3. He says he won’t max out without it. Meanwhile, if he’s running? No music. Just raw-dogging the wind like a true ‘80s action hero.

You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
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