Tuesday 7th April 2026

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The List for Wednesday, August 23rd 2023

Welcome to The List,

We finally got a teaser trailer and a few first look images of the 10-episode "Frasier" reboot.  There's even an updated version of the theme song,   The series will follow Kelsey Grammer  returning to Boston after making a home in Seattle. The first two episodes premiere October 12th on Paramount+, with new episodes coming out every Thursday. For fans who don't have a subscription, you'll get a chance to see those two episodes on October 17th on CBS. Watch the teaser and see images HERE

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Luke Combs says he's "honored to be the inspiration" behind the design of Bubba Wallace's NASCAR car.  He shared a look at it on Instagram, and said, "Go get 'em, Bubba!"  The new paint scheme will debut at the NASCAR Cup Series' regular season finale at Daytona this weekend…

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New Idea magazine says Meghan Markle might star in "The Bodyguard 2" with Kevin Costner. Costner once talked with Princess Diana about doing a movie together. A source tells the magazine, "The only thing Kevin loves more than an underdog like Meghan is a box office hit."

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Spotify’s most streamed songs of the summer are out and country tops that list.  With Morgan Wallen’s song “Last Night” . Making Morgan and his song the FIRST ever country song to do so.  Other country hits making the list were “Fast Car” by Luke Combs at number 6, number 10 was Morgan Wallen with “You Proof” , Zach Bryan with “Something In The Orange” at number 15 and Morgan Wallen at number 17 with “Wasted On You”

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NME magazine says Britney Spears' Broadway musical, Once Upon A One More Time, is closing after three months. The musical started on March 13th and will end on September 3rd.  The show used Spears' songs and was about a fairytale ..of a princess kept captive by her cruel parents who take all of her money and don’t let her do anything…but work…all the time…

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And finally, speaking of Britney Spears, Marca magazine says Madonna wants Britney to join her on tour. A source tells the magazine, “Madonna originally wanted Britney to join her on tour this year. Everything was pushed back because of her illness, but she still wants Britney to join her at the Kia Forum.

You can catch The List weekdays at 2:20 and 4:20 on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
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Nashville Music Minute: Pre-Show Ritual

 
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Lauren 8/22/2023

OUR KIX CRITTER OF THE WEEK IS LAUREN!!

Lauren was originally surrendered to ARL after the death of her owner.

She was returned  because she is very vocal and loves to share

what's on her mind. She is a 10 year old cat that is looking for a quiet

home to spend in her senior years. Lauren is front declawed.

She loves attention and would make an excellent companion, lap cat.

Lauren's adoption fee for this month is only $15.00 covers her spay, vaccines, microchip and various other treatments.

If you are interested in Lauren, please stop by the front desk or call 641-753-9046.

Erica explains the two fundraisers the ARL are doing. One is coming up this Saturday, Draws for Paws! The other is Pickup For Paws.

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The info about this event

 

 
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Nashville Music Minute: Capri Sun Island

 
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Nashville Music Minute: Does having a roller-dog make you a bad person?

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Corey Kent at the Iowa State Fair

Corey Kent opens for Jason Aldean at the Iowa State Fair. You might remember him from a You Tube video were a young Corey Kent was able to get on stage with Willie Nelson or you may have seen him on The Voice with Blake as his coach. We talked about all of it. Blake's best advice he gave Corey. I find out why his new song is called "Something's Gonna Kill Me"  why motorcycles are such a large part of his life and why his wife is ok with that.

 
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Nashville Music Minute: New Girlfriend

 
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At the Movies for Thursday, August 17th 2023

Welcome to  ‘At The Movies” brought to you by North Grand Cinema in Ames…

In Theaters this weekend: From DC Comics “Blue Beetle”

An alien scarab chooses college graduate Jaime Reyesto to be it’s symbiotic host, giving him a suit of armor that’s capable of super powers.. 

https://youtu.be/4wxyy8Rcz4k

 “Blue Beetle” is rated PG-13

Stars: Xolo Mariduena, Susan Sarandon

THEN - Friday morning after the Movie Mom's review @ 8:30 the MKS will give you a chance to win a family four pack of tickets to the movies at North Grand Cinema...

 AT THE MOVIES...Thursdays at 5:40 during the Drive At Five, with Iowa's BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
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The List for Thursday, August 17th 2023

Welcome to The List,

Quinton Aaron played Michael Oher in "The Blind Side", and he wants people to lay off Sandra Bullock.  He says, quote, "I heard some pretty disturbing things people were saying about her, and I'm not behind that. Adding I'm six-foot-eight, 400-plus pounds, and you don't want those problems."  Quentin says the Tuohys were very involved during the making of the movie, but Oher was not.  In fact, he only met Oher for the first time four years AFTER the movie came out.

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"Barbie" has now made $537.4 million in the U.S., making it Warner Brothers' biggest hit in North America.  Meanwhile, "The Sound of Freedom" has now made more than the new "Indiana Jones" and "Mission: Impossible" movies. The budget for “Barbie” was $145 Million and the budget for “The Sound of Freedom” was $14.5 million.

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Jelly Roll is breaking records and winning awards, but he still has a goal of performing at Madison Square Garden…

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The nominees and categories have been announced for the first ever "People's Choice Country Awards".  It's a fan-voted awards show, so they're counting on you to choose the winners. You can vote daily from now through August 25th at pcca.votenow.nbc.com.  Little Big Town will host the show, which is being held at the Grand Ole Opry on September 28th.  It'll air live on NBC and Peacock.

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Codelist says Dolly Parton is releasing a cover of The Beatles song ''Let It Be'' this Friday. She tweeted;   “My new single from ‘Rockstar’, “Let It Be”, will be on sale this summer! This song is really special to me because I’m accompanied by Paul McCartney, who wrote it, as well as Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood.”

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Geo TV says Ben Affleck allegedly wants to go on a double date with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner and her boyfriend, John Miller…a little weird for me…but ok…

You can catch The List, weekdays at 2:20 and 4:20 on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
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Nashville Music Minute: Get Your Peanuts!

 
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