Friday 30th May 2025
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.
Welcome to The List,
So Carrie Underwood and Jelly Roll might be teaming up—and not just for an unexpected duet in your karaoke nightmares. A source says she’s a big fan, loves their voices together, and shocker—fans actually influenced a celebrity decision! It’s being fast-tracked now, which is industry code for “we smelled money.” Can’t wait for the power ballad titled “Barbecue and Eyeliner.”
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Megan Moroney told People she’s staying single to focus on her career and “reflect on past relationships.” Translation: She’s sick of dating dudes who think owning a truck and two brain cells makes them husband material. Good for her. Focus, thrive, and maybe write a song called “He Ghosted Me but I Charted Anyway.”
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Ohio wants to make Superman their official superhero by 2033. Because when you think of superpowers, you think... Ohio. Yes, his creators were from there, and the new movie filmed in Cincinnati and Cleveland, so now he’s being adopted like a rescue dog in a cape. Next up: Batman becomes the official mascot of New Jersey.
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Will Smith is charging fans up to $1,740 for a group photo on his U.K. tour. For that price, I better get a personalized rap and a slap on the back. Or just a slap. It includes a stage tour, too—because nothing says “Fresh Prince” like standing near some lights and pretending it's worth a month's rent.
You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
