OUR KIX CRITTER OF THE WEEK IS MAKIA!
She is a 4 year Pitbull mix. She
doesn't like cats but is willing to find the right dog sibling
She is loyal and protective of her people and she is a
cuddle bug who loves to sit on laps.
doesn't like cats but is willing to find the right dog sibling

She is loyal and protective of her people and she is a
cuddle bug who loves to sit on laps.
Welcome to The List,
Jimmie Allen loves his song 'Freedom Was A Highway' and he hopes you do to ... "“ This song just takes me back to being a kid in Delaware, when the hardest decisions you had to make was what outfit you were going to wear that day and what cereal you wanted in the morning. When you got your license and got on the open road— it was a good time! ! I love it—hopefully you guys love it too." By the way. Jimmie’s six-week-old daughter is doing better after being hospitalized with a respiratory illness. He thanks everyone for the well wishes, positive energy and prayers.”
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Didn’t know this was a competition but to J-Lo it is…In touch Weekly Magazine reports she wants to marry Ben Affleck before Jennifer Garner marries John Miller. A source tells the magazine, “The last thing she wants is the long engagement she had with Alex Rodriguez because looks how that turned out. There’s nothing really standing in their way, so it’s likely he’ll cave to the pressure and propose. Sounds like someone is a little confused about what marriage is supposed to be
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Reba McEntire is one busy lady….her fans will have a new place to go on vacations. The country music superstar announced during her show in Durant, Oklahoma Friday night that she plans to open an entertainment venue in the Sooner State. ‘Reba's Place’ will have a restaurant, bar and more, and is set to open in late 2022. in Akota, Oklahoma. Reba just released her 34th studio album, Revived Remixed Revisited, and plans to hit the road in January,
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Fans of Netflix’s “Selling Sunset” the first episode of season 4, were treated to a lavish baby shower for Christine Quinn one of the shows stars. The shower had painted models, a live sloth and a blink and you’ll miss it appearance from Jesse Tyler Ferguson. The Modern Family alum attended the event in May and his fans on social media took notice. The five-time Emmy Award nominee played Mitchell Pritchett for the entirety of Modern Family's 11-year run before the beloved family sitcom ended last year after 11 seasons on ABC.
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Welcome to The List,
Today on The List, we continue to give thanks…
Carly Pearce says this is going to be an especially happy Thanksgiving for her this year. "I mean I think so many of my dreams have come true this past year in a way that I never thought could actually happen, especially in one calendar year. So, I think I’m just going into this holiday season feeling so happy and extra grateful just for where I’m at in my life.”
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Midland's Cameron Duddy Says He's Batting .500 When Cooking Turkeys ... "Eight years I’ve done the turkey, and that’s a high stress scenario. I’m 50-50 for it. Like, I’m batting 500. I’ll burn it one year and then just cook the greatest turkey the second year.” He’s doin better than I am…it’s going to be Oscar Meyer Turkey slices or Chili Dogs for me….
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Michael Strahan is going into space aboard Blue Origin's 'New Shepard' rocket. But he won’t be alone “Joining me in the capsule, Laura Shepard Churchly, the eldest daughter of the first American to ever fly to space Alan Shepard. And four other passengers including the first parent and child pair to blast into space.” At least Michael will have someone to grab onto when he’s screaming like a school girl…maybe excitement…might be fright…good luck Michael…
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Wendy Moten is doing just fine after she fell and appeared to injure herself during The Voice's live Top 10 results show Tuesday night. After the Team Blake Shelton singer, who celebrated her 57th birthday on Monday, sparked some scares among the judges and viewers when she appeared to fall as she exited the stage. Despite the fall, Moten's night ended on a happy note. She and her teammates, Scott and Winningham, all made it into the Top 10. The Voice air Mondays and Tuesdays at 7 on NBC.
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Pack the Backpack, presented by Central Office Supply, a division of Minuteman and Kix 101.1! Each month during the school year, we will be awarding $101 to a Kix Country classroom to help out with supplies. We will award the prize on the last Wednesday of the month. You can listen to each new winner at 8:30a on the Morning Kix Start.
Our November winner is Mr. Zac Ceresa, 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Grinnell Middle School. He was nominated by his co-woker, Brenna Vogel. Here is what Brenna wrote to Kix 101.1.:
I would like to nominate Zac Ceresa for the Pack the Backpack award. He is a first year teacher at Grinnell Middle School teaching 5th grade Social Studies. He has so much enthusiasm for his subject AND for his students! I can hear him teaching because we share a wall and there is so much engagement from the kids because there is so much energy coming from Zac. He addresses them by name in the halls, remembers their birthdays with a note on their locker, and even spontaneously bursts into song! Knowing he is nearby brings a smile to our faces.
Thank you,
Brenna Vogel
Take a listen to our surprise interview with Mr. Ceresa below!
Nominate your Kix Country class by submitting a letter to us at backpack@kixweb.com.
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It’s the week of giving thanks, the three ‘F’s” come to mind; Friends, Family and Football!! Darius Rucker knows what I’m talking about. "Thanksgiving Day is my favorite sports day of the year. It's crazy how much football you get to watch on Thanksgiving Day, so I really like that a lot. But I'm a homebody. I don't really go to a lot of places. I don't go to a lot of games. I like to watch them on TV, but Thanksgiving Day is big for me."
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Jon Pardi has a lot to be thankful for this year ... "I'm most thankful for the fans that showed up to all concerts this year. There was a lot of concerts and a lot of fans. We always had a good time. I know the crowd did. It was a tough year, but we made it through it and that’s something to celebrate. And also, my amazing wife Summer – thankful for her. And just being a part of country music. I'm thankful for that too, and country radio!"
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OK! magazine claims Jason Momoa's wife, Lisa Bonet, has allegedly given him a curfew to keep other women away. they have to FaceTime at regular intervals and when she calls, he has to answer right away or have a very good reason why not.
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Mashable says a Blade Runner TV series is in development. Director Ridley Scott tells the BBC, the pilot has been written and we’re working on a TV show for his movie ‘Alien’ as well…
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It’s been seven months since Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, died at the age of 99, but royal watchers will soon have the opportunity to learn even more about his life.
And they’ll learn it straight from the people who knew him best.
A new trailer from discovery+ offers a sneak peek of “Prince Philip: The Royal Family Remembers,” a documentary film that boasts rare and candid recollections about the patriarch from the other royals. “Starts streaming December 16th
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Country Star Gabby Barrett taking home the AMA award for Favorite Country Album - ‘Goldmine’ and Favorite Country song for ‘The Good Ones’ But Gabby says she has a lot more to be thankful for this holiday season… “I’m so thankful for my sweet little girl that I was able to have this year in January…January 18th. She’s changed my life in so many ways and my sweet husband and my sweet family so I’m very thankful for them.”
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With Thanksgiving this week, it’s got people thinking about family, friends, time together and not over a zoom call…and the FOOD!! Your favorites right there on the table…we all have our favorites…Brett Eldredge says he loves the mashed potatoes, “Oh, man…at Thanksgiving, I love me some mash potaters. You gotta have taters. Throw some gravy on there. Put the corn in the taters, mix it up, it’s like you can’t beat that. mmm mmm” Mashed potatoes yes, mixing them with the corn…not a big fan…now, Parker McCollum is all about his aunt’s creamed corn.
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Kevin Hart tells the NY Post that Paul Rudd should not have been named Sexiest Man Alive. He thinks HE should have gotten the award not Paul. He says Paul got lucky because Kevin did all of HIS campaigning in Thailand, like he didn’t do it in the states…so, you’re welcome Paul..Kevin says I’m definitely the Sexiest Man Alive in Thailand…
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It was a great weekend for Ghostbuster: Afterlife, it was the number ONE movie at the box office earning a cool 44 – Million! Coming in second was Marvels ‘Eternals’ and Clifford the Big Red Dog.
And Ryan Reynolds tells The Times newspaper that he is interested in replacing Daniel Craig as James Bond. As long as they were ok with a Canadian sipping gin and tonic instead of a martini? If so, I’m interested.” Yes he was joking…I think…
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