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, Scooter’s in Marshalltown, Bricktown Bakery in Nevada & KIX 101.1.

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!

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

2/20/2026 – Winner! Ross from Charles City wins $10! Jackpot resets to $5 for Monday!

Q: A recent survey found that 21% of people say they’ve hidden this from a spouse, what is it? 

A: A big online purchase

2/19/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey found that 30% of people have tried this as a first date, what is it?

A: A Chore-based date

2/18/2026 – Winner! Johnny from Oskaloosa wins $15! Jackpot resets to $5 for Thursday!

Q: According to a recent survey, nearly 3 in 10 millennials say this disrupts their relationship with their significant other, what is it?

A: Social Media and their Smartphone

2/17/2026 – No Winner

Q: According to a recent survey, 20% of employees say this happened to them in 2025, what is it?

A: Missed out on a promotion

2/16/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey found that 16% of pet owners would do this to get an extra two years with their pet, what is it?

A: Give up a kidney

2/13/2026 – Winner! Bill from Johnston wins $20! Jackpot resets to $5 for Monday!

Q: A recent survey found that 55% of men prefer this over a romantic getaway, what is it?

A: A golf trip

2/12/2026 – No Winner

Q:  According to a recent survey, two in three people say this makes them feel loved by their partner, what is it?

A: When they do household chores

2/11/2026 – No Winner

Q:  A recent survey found that 42% of people say this is their biggest dating deal-breaker, what is it?

A: Someone with unstable employment

2/10/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent texting survey found that 13% of people say this is the most annoying texting habit, what is it?

A: Using too many exclamation points/question marks

2/9/2026 – Winner! Olivia from Bondurant wins $10! Jackpot resets to $5 for Tuesday

Q: A recent survey found that 49% of people say this about their car’s interior, what is it?

A: It reflects their personality

2/6/2026 – No Winner – Jackpot up to $10 for Monday

Q: According to a recent survey, 13% of people say they do this to improve their mental health, what is it?

A: Stay off dating apps

2/5/2026 – Winner! Bill from Waterloo wins $20! Jackpot resets to $5 for Friday!

Q: A recent survey found 40% of millennials plan to do this for Valentine’s Day, what is it?

A: Indulge themselves

2/4/2026 – No Winner

Q: According to a recent survey, one in three workers believe companies should offer this, what is it?

A: Heartbreak leave (43% of workers say breakups negatively impact their production at work)

2/3/2026 – No Winner

Q: According to a recent survey, 3 in 10 pet owners do this every month, what is it?

A: Spend more money on their pet than themselves

2/2/2026 – No Winner

Q: A recent survey found that under 10% of singles say they’re going to do this to find a partner in 2026, what is it?

A: Join a Fitness/Sports-based group