Friday 20th March 2026

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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At the Movies for Thursday, March 19th 2026

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Join us Thursday during the Drive at Five for ‘At The Movies” brought to you by North Grand Cinema in Ames..

In theaters this weekend: “Project Hail Mary”

A Science teacher wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out.

https://youtu.be/P0XN3-n-2Lo?si=wp9wWap0NZIXLshm

“Project Hail Mary” is rated: PG-13

Stars: Ryan Gosling and Sandra Huller

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The List for Thursday, March 19th 2026

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Hollywood’s biggest fear is officially here. Dead actors… still booking roles. A new movie is using A.I. to bring Val Kilmer back. Yeah. From the grave… straight to the premiere. The director says Val wanted this. His family signed off too. Which is great… until your Netflix suggestions start haunting you. Somewhere an Oscar just felt uncomfortable.

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Tom Brady says he wears a disguise to his kids’ games. Not kidding. Hoodie. Hat. Full undercover quarterback mode. Apparently the kids don’t want attention on them because… you know… their dad is TOM BRADY. Imagine trying to sneak into a gym when you’re built like a superhero statue. Sir… we still know it’s you.

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Rumor is Keith Urban might be going through a midlife crisis after the split. Sources say he wants to live the single life again. Totally different person now. Which honestly just sounds like every guy who suddenly discovers energy drinks and fitted jeans. Next step is obvious. Corvette. New Balance. Bluetooth headset.

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Kenny Chesney just launched his own record label. Big move. Real boss energy. It’s named after his boat… because of course it is. And the first artist he signed…drumroll… Kenny Chesney. Man skipped the middleman and hired himself. HR meeting must be real smooth.

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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