Kim Elder Emergency Management Coordinator, Severe Weather Season
Saturday 4th April 2026
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Welcome to The List,
Happy 91st Birthday to Willie Nelson! His birthday is today . . . and tomorrow. Yes, that's right…Willie was born in Abbott, Texas on April 29th, 1933 but very late at night. He said "I was born before midnight on the 29th but it didn't get registered in the county courthouse, until the next day. So, it went out officially as the 30th. So, I just do both days."
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"Entertainment Weekly" made a list of 25 movies that will take you back to childhood. It includes "A Goofy Movie", "Air Bud", and some more surprising ones like "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"…for ME it was Star Wars: A New Hope and Cheech and Chong: Up in Smoke…neither of which are children’s movies…but I had a weird childhood anyway… (You can see the complete list at EW.com.)
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Tornadoes on Friday have caused so much damage to the midwest. One of the first cities to get hit was Omaha, Nebraska. Zach Bryan made a statement in support of the victims, since he used to live there. He says, quote, "I want to offer some honest prayers and hopes to the communities affected . . . The band and I are standing with you guys as we are playing some shows in Omaha . . . we love you so much and we'll do all we can to help." He didn’t just make the “statement” He actually showed up to help in the affected area!!
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If you think the new Taylor Swift record "The Tortured Poets Department" is for kids…you’d be wrong…apparently she’s all grown up and it has SOME parents upset….The new album has 57 swear words, which is a 5,600% increase in profanity from her first album. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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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What is the “perfect movie length”? Most Americans think it’s just 92 minutes. Only 15% want a movie to be two hours or longer, and only TWO percent want to sit through a two-and-a-half-hour movie…with no bathroom breaks…good luck!
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Cody Johnson threw out the first pitch at a Texas Rangers game this week and fired a strike. He also got to take batting practice with the team . . . and did all in true cowboy style… in his cowboy hat and jeans.
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In a world or re-boots and remakes…get ready for another one…Jennifer Aniston is producing a remake of the Dolly Parton classic, "9 to 5". There's no word if she will star in it since it's still in the early stages. Diablo Cody, who did "Juno", is writing the script.
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Oliver Anthony came out of the blue last year when he posted his song "Rich Men North of Richmond" on YouTube. But even though the video has 134 million views, he won't be signing with a record label anytime soon. He said, "I'd rather not have a career than feed those people."
You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
AT THE MOVIES
Welcome to ‘At the Movies’ Brought to You by North Grand Cinema in Ames…
In Theaters This Weekend: “Unsung Hero”
Before the music, before the charts, before the tours, fans, success, awards, concerts, albums, singles, and records all they had was…based on a true story…a story of FAMILY…
https://youtu.be/_mYkDJ1vBg4?si=DtW4gHgfAxyrNlyR
‘Unsung Hero’ is rated PG
Stars: Daisy Betts, (from For King + Country) Joel Smallbone
At the Movies’, Brought to you by North Grand Cinema, in Ames. Listen Friday during the Morning Kickstart to win a Family Four Pack of tickets to a movie of your choice from North Grand Cinema and Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1.
‘At the Movies’ Thursday’s at 5:40 on Iowa's BEST Country KIX 101.1
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Remember Richard Simmons? He’s been tucked away for some time now and there was talk of Pauly Shore staring in a biopic…BUT, Richard doesn’t WANT Pauly, HE says that he’s in talks with major studios to create his OWN biopic and that we should wait for THAT one.
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Chris Stapleton amazed us again with his musical talents when he sang a loving tribute to John Stamos on "Kimmel". The segment was called, "Wing It and Sing It", so he'd never seen the lyrics before. It's a must-watch…HERE.
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Ron Howard has made a documentary about everyone’s favorite puppeteer Jim Henson. It’s called “Jim Henson: Idea Man” it hits Disney+ May 31st you can watch the trailer HERE
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The rumor is that Morgan Wallen may be opening another bar, but this time in Las Vegas. A building permit application was filed for a "Vegas Country Music Restaurant," however Morgan's reps are denying it…nail the chairs down….
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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Who would be on YOUR Mount Rushmore of action heroes? Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone would put Clint Eastwood and Bruce Willis on their Mount Rushmore of Action Heroes . . . along with themselves, of course.
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Lainey Wilson says her boyfriend didn't exactly enjoy watching her steamy kissing scene on season five of "Yellowstone", but he knows it was "just work." She also said she keeps telling the producers they better put her back in the final episodes.
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Will Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes ever get the call to host SNL? Well, he was asked…but turned it down. because he has a fear of teleprompters. He also says he's still scarred from giving a speech at the 2023 ESPY Awards.
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Kenny Chesney just hit a career high! He tied George Strait's record with his latest song, "Take Her Home". They both have the most Top 10 singles on the Country Airplay chart with 61 each.
You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
