Wednesday 17th December 2025

HOLIDAY PACK THE BACKPACK WINNER: Mrs. Roorda

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 latest winner for Holiday Edition of Pack the Backpack is Mrs. Roorda – 2nd Grade Teacher @ Montezuma Elementary School.  She was nominated by Nichole, Nichole wrote: This teacher offers flexible seating and a teaching style that allows students to have more flexibility in discovering what works for them, rather than being forced to sit in a hard desk chair all day. For an energetic child like mine, this has already proven to be a huge benefit in her learning in 2 short weeks. She feels more comfortable in her classroom and is excited to go to school each day.

Take a listen to our surprise interview with Mrs. Roorda

 

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Birdie 12/16/2025

OUR KIX CRITTER OF THE WEEK IS BIRDIE!!

Birdie is a sweet and resilient girl with a gentle soul and an inspiring story of strength. She was found at the Collison’s golf course, where it became clear she had recently given birth. Her kittens were safely found and brought in as well, and Birdie lovingly cared for them until they were old enough to be weaned.

When Birdie arrived, her walk seemed a bit off, she still walks with a bit of a wobble, likely due to lingering nerve issues, but she gets around just fine and continues to improve. She doesn’t require any ongoing medication or special care and lives comfortably just as she is.

Birdie is spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped, and FIV/FeLV tested. She’s ready for her forever home — one where she can finally relax, be pampered, and enjoy life as the cherished companion she was always meant to be. She’s very affectionate, enjoys a calm environment, and while she can coexist with some other cats, she’d be perfectly content as your one and only.

If you're looking for a loving, low-maintenance cat with a big heart and a lot of love to give, Birdie is ready to meet you.

 
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