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At the Movies for Thursday, September 11th 2025

Welcome to ‘At the Movies’ Brought to You by North Grand Cinema in Ames…

In theaters this weekend: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

The Crawleys and their staff step into the 1930s, facing change, drama, and a whole new chapter. Bust out the fancy tea, it’s one last ride!

https://youtu.be/P_30wFRxlnA?si=4CvvXCvTEzUDRdoF

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is rated: PG

Stars: Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael

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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The List for Thursday, September 11th 2025

Welcome to The List,

Lainey Wilson on Family Feud

Lainey Wilson is on Celebrity Family Feud tonight, and ABC already dropped a teaser. Steve Harvey asked her, “Name a Britney Spears song that describes you in the bedroom.” Without missing a beat, Lainey fired back: “Hit me, baby, one more time.” And just like that, Steve Harvey’s mustache curled itself into witness protection.

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Luke Combs’ son turns 2

Luke Combs threw his son Beau a second birthday party, and this kid is already cooler than all of us. The theme? Alan Jackson’s Chatta-TWO-chee. Yeah, TWO. There was a photo booth, fishing boat décor, themed cookies, and even a seashell birthday cake. Meanwhile, my last birthday party theme was “frozen pizza and Jack.”

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Hulk Hogan’s estate drama

Hulk Hogan’s estate is worth about five million bucks, and the sole beneficiary is his son Nick. His daughter Brooke? Nope she ASKED to be cut out years ago because she didn’t trust Hulk’s crew. Add in a widow, two Florida mansions worth eleven million, and the threat of a wrongful death lawsuit, and brother this is less “Hulkamania” and more Judge Judy: The Deluxe Edition.

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Emmy viewership shocker

The Emmys are Sunday, and surprise: the most-watched nominated show wasn’t The White Lotus or Abbott Elementary. Nope, it was Survivor! 462 million hours. Which is insane, because half of us didn’t even realize the show was still on. Followed by White Lotus and Only Murders in the Building  proof that apparently everyone’s still willing to watch strangers eat bugs on an island, but not you quietly crying into your Apple TV subscription.

You can catch The List, this afternoon at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa's BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
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Cyclone Insider - Iowa State wins the CyHawk, now heads to Arkansas State

 
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Nashville Music Minute - Luke Combs' son's Chatta-TWO-chee birthday

 
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The List for Wednesday, September 10th 2025

Welcome to The List,

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding? Yeah, it’s gonna be private… unless you count the giant Netflix crew circling like hawks. Word is the streaming giant wants exclusive access and is throwing down a massive budget to snag it. Because nothing says ‘intimate ceremony’ like your vows trending in the Top 10 with subtitles.”

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Country music fans are heated over the CMA nominations. Kelsea Ballerini gets no love for Entertainer of the Year, and Jelly Roll got iced out of the big categories completely. The 59th Annual CMA Awards hit ABC on November 19th… and with this drama, the red carpet might be hotter than the stage.”

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Jelly Roll told People magazine he’s all about second chances. His words: ‘Showcasing that second chances are possible? There’s nothing I’m prouder of.’ Man’s basically the motivational poster we didn’t know we needed proof it’s never too late to flip the script on your life.”

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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith… apparently they’re living together again. Yep, Jada moved back into the Calabasas mansion, and sources say things are finally on the upswing. Sure, they’ve had more drama than a telenovela marathon, but for now, they’re choosing ‘Stronger Together’ over ‘Red Table Talk: The Divorce.’”

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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Mark vs Mark 9/10/25

It was a bit confusing today with Mark vs Mark. Congratulations to Mark!!

 
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Nashville Music Minute - Fame changes people?

 
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The List for Tuesday, September 9th 2025

Welcome to The List,

Uh oh… word is Britney Spears is allegedly in full meltdown mode. A source says her house is a wreck, the dogs run the place, and she’s basically not functioning like an adult. But here’s the kicker no one around her wants to say anything, because if they do, the whole “Free Britney” army comes charging back. So yeah… basically everyone’s just quietly tiptoeing around the mess.

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Post Malone just told GQ he wants to wrestle Seth Rollins at WrestleMania. His words: “Put it on paper me, Seth Rollins, WrestleMania 2026, baby!” Look, if Posty's serious, the only thing missing is some spandex, a steel chair, and about 40 more pounds of muscle.

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Keith Urban says he drives himself to all his gigs like, literally hops in the car and goes. He told Parade Magazine, “Somebody driving me is like somebody playing my guitar. I’d rather be doing it.” Respectfully, Keith, you’re adorable, but if you don’t want a driver, at least let Nicole Kidman work the GPS.

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“Saturday Night Live” is back October 4th for Season 51. Kenan Thompson, Bowen Yang, and Weekend Update duo Michael Che and Colin Jost are all returning. So,  it’s the same crew, the same jokes, and yes, Kenan’s still cashing that NBC paycheck.

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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Susie 9/9/2025

OUR KIX CRITTER OF THE WEEK IS SUSIE!!!

Susie came to the ARL after her previous owners could no longer care for her. She’s an independent girl with a bold personality who knows exactly what she likes—and what she doesn’t. While she’s not the cuddliest cat in the room, Susie is full of character and would do best in a home that appreciates a feline with a bit of sass and a strong sense of self.

She is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and has been tested for FIV and FeLV. Susie would thrive in a calm, adult-only home where she can have her space, set her own boundaries, and enjoy the good life on her own terms.

If you’ve got a soft spot for strong-willed cats who march to the beat of their own drum, Susie just might be your perfect match.

She is declawed and has to be the only cat in the house. She is a beautiful cat who deserves a forever home!!

 

https://arlmarshalltown.com/adopt-1

 
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Terry vs Aaron 9/9/25

Do you know? What animal travels at 25 mph under water but finds it easier to toboggan on its belly on land?

 
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