Thursday 25th December 2025

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Cyclone Insider: Cyclones face Top 10 foe on Saturday

We talk with John Walters today about Iowa State's loss to Oklahoma State on Tuesday, schedule changes and their tough assignment this Saturday against Oklahoma.

Catch the ISU game Saturday on Kix with the pregame show at 4p and tipoff at 5p.

The Morning Kix Start Cyclone Insider with The Voice of the Iowa State Cyclones, John Walters. Catch the show each Thursday at 8:30a when John visits with host of the Morning Kix Start, Brandon Lewis.

Kix 101.1 is your home for Cyclone Football and Basketball all season long!

 
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The List for Wednesday, February 17th 2021

Welcome to The List –

Kelsea Ballerini has hit after country hit but she says she doesn’t like the sound of her own voice, “It’s really funny because were I listen to my voice back and is that really how I sound? So, I’m not quite comfortable hearing myself back. I’m trying to give myself little breaks because I’m new at this.”

Josh McSwain from Parmalee talks about some of their career highlights, “Theirs been so many since we came out here. Being asked to perform at the Grand Ole Opry was huge and now we’ve done it several times and it’s like the first time every time.” And he says getting to tour with their idols is amazing….

Kevin James talks to Kelly and Ryan about his new Netflix sitcom called “The Crew” Kevin plays the bumbling crew chief of a NASCAR racing team. “It’s really a workplace comedy.  So, we have an amazing cast, it’s like an ensemble and these guys are just great they’re all so young and annoying to me. Because they are so talented, but they are amazing. "The Crew" is on Netflix now.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson talks to Kelly Clarkson about his one day a week “cheat day” and what that looks like…”Everything is like the Rock…Cookies, and then I have these big burgers with bacon and cheese, and fried…we’re gonna hang out one day and we’re gonna have fun.” He has a new show call ‘Young Rock and it airs Tuesdays on NBC..

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

 
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The List for Tuesday, February 16th 2021

Welcome to The List –

Kenny Chesney He says he’s changed over the years…But how…have you changed Kenny? “I don’t know! I feel like I’m more patient. I think when any artist gets started I feel like it’s in every artist to want it all at once and I was no different.  But, I think once you go through certain ups and downs in your life and you go through something as traumatic as what happened after ‘Irma’  you see how fragile everything is.  I think  you appreciate things more than you did before that.”

Darius Rucker says his record company wanted him to record "Beers And Sunshine" as quickly as possible ... "I made a lot of records for my label, and ‘Beers and Sunshine’ is the first time I’ve written a song and sent it out to them and they said, ‘Can we get that cut right now?’ That was a pretty good feeling. That was a pretty good feeling."

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has his own show now called 'Young Rock' ... Here he gives us an insight into it. “The premise of ‘Young Rock’ is we take a look and we examine my earlier years, when I was a little boy, when I was a teenager, and then my later teenage years as I got to the University of Miami.  Like in life we all have these up’s and downs and I’ve had my fair share of them” On a side note he tells MovieWeb that his is still thinking about running for president in the future…he says if that’s what the people wanted…'Young Rock' premieres tonight on NBC

Whiskey Riff says Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are selling their private island in the Bahamas for $35 million. They bought the 20-acre island in 2003. It has two beaches and a swimming pool…but now Starbucks…

The Daily Star, says filming on Mission Impossible 7 and 8 has been postponed because the crew is allegedly refusing to work. , “The whole production has hit yet another issue. The prospect of having to quarantine in a hotel back in the UK is a step too far and they’ve demanded to be flown home before the rules change. Wait, there’s a Mission Impossible 8 too?  Did YOU know about this? I didn’t know about this..

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

 
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James and Sersi-2/16/2021

I talked to Jessica about

OUR KIX CRITTER (S) OF THE WEEK!!

James and Sersi are a bonded pair that's always been together. They were adopted out from the shelter a while back but now they are finding themselves looking again for a forever home. They are both around 9 years old but still have a lot of love to give. They are good with calm dogs and even have a bunny friends from their past home. They are not the fondest of other cats but are willing to build a relationship as long as they get plenty of space. They are a very loving couple that deserves nothing but the best!

There adoption fee is $40 for the bonded pair and they will not

separate them. It does include their spay/neuter, a microchip, some

vaccinations and treatments.

Do you have a home they could retire in and live the good life or

perhaps a office? Or, do you know someone that sounds perfect for these two sweethearts? If you do please give the shelter a call to arrange a meet and greet! 641-753-9046. Anyone who has ever adopted older animals knows how much love they offer, please help  get these two into their forever home!

 

 
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Nashville Music Minute: Blake cares about Gwen's hair

[caption id="attachment_52162" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Tune in each weekday around 7:20a on the Morning Kix Start as we get the latest news and gossip in Country Music from Nashville Kat.[/caption]

 
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The List for Monday, February 15th 2021

Welcome to The List –

It’s Presidents day and Chris Young has some famous friends that have particular talents…"I have a friend who can name all of the presidents in order. and we like tested him on it one year and he sure enough rattled them all off in order and was like that is a party trick that is good at least once a year for sure.”

Luke Bryan couldn't help but get emotional when American Idol hopeful Grace Kinstler opened her mouth, and viewers finally got to see the full highly teased moment on Sunday night during the TV singing competition's Season 19 premiere. “You know I get brought to tears by stories, backgrounds of what people have been through and struggles.  But, this is the first time in four years that just someone singing made me cry.”  Katy Perry got a full body chills and Grace… it was obvious…” you’re going to Hollywood!”

 Sharon Osbourne Is Working On A Movie About Ozzy's Life, she wants an unknown actor for the roll…..“For Ozzy, I want to find a totally unknown British actor. I think that Ozzy is such a larger than live character, If you get somebody that’s known people are going to look at it and go ‘Oh, it’s so-and-so playing Ozzy.’ When asked who would play her?  She has no clue…

Kenan Thompson talks to Jimmy Fallon about his new show “Kenan” and how his wife really wasn’t to thrilled when she found out his character was a widower “She’s like so I’m dead?  She was giving me a hard time, and I said it’s not YOU..it’s a show…it’s a different thing.”  'Kenan' premieres Tuesday , February 16th on NBC.

And finally Marshalltown makes The List…Marshalltown High School Vice Principal William Terry Performs Coronavirus-Inspired Rap Song To Welcome Students Back ...

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

 
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The List for Friday, February 12th 2021

Welcome to The List –

With Valentine’s day this weekend Dierks Bentley shares some of his "First Date" Tips ... "You know, just opening the door, it’s such a big deal. It’s just a nice thing to do. It’s a car door, unlocking the door for somebody to get in the car first and hold the door to get in, and I just think that’s just, if you’re doing that, then you’re obviously thinking about ways to be respectful, be considerate, be kind and be thoughtful and make for a good first date."

Blake Shelton on Stephen Colbert  talks about his Super Bowl commercial, his engagement to Gwen and explains his new song “Minimum Wage” “The song is about not having very much money sucks, but having love make that a whole lot better.  It’s a common theme in country music about how tough times they suck but if you’re with the person you love it makes it a whole lot easier.”

Lionel Richie Says "American Idol" Teaches Life Lessons ... He says the show teaches people how to overcome their fears and their confidence issues. “There are people who are worried in life anxiety in their life, we’re all scared to death every day. But,  when we can impart on them they feel safe enough….think about this, when WE made it we didn’t have twenty-million people watching us fail.  We will take care of them and at the same time guide them. This is the best place in the world for them to come.” American Idol returns this Sunday on ABC.

In touch Weekly Magazine says Jennifer Aniston has a mystery boyfriend. A source tells the magazine, “They have tons in common. He’s down to earth, makes her laugh and he makes her feel safe. One of the best things about Jennifer’s new guy is that he was never a fan of hers or Friends, which she found so refreshing.”

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

 
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Movie Review: Judas and the Black Messiah, French Exit and more...

This week: French Exit (Michelle Pfeiffer), Judas and the Black Messiah (story of the killing of a young Black leader in Chicago in 1969), The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (teen Groundhog Day-style romance), Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (goofy comedy with Kristen Wiig).

The Movie Review presented by North Grand Cinema in Ames with the Movie Mom Nell Minow is each Friday at 8:30a during the Morning Kix Start with Brandon Lewis.

For more reviews and interviews, head over to Moviemom.com.

 
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Nashville Music Minute: Luke Combs to sing before Daytona 500

[caption id="attachment_52162" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Tune in each weekday around 7:20a on the Morning Kix Start as we get the latest news and gossip in Country Music from Nashville Kat.[/caption]

 
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Jonathan talks to NASCAR'S Kyle Rickey

Check out Jonathan’s interview with Kyle Rickey Week Day Host/producer of syndicated radio show NASCAR today for Motor Racing Network and Co-Host of NASCAR Coast to Coast On MRN.  He and Jonathan talk about Speed Week, the changes the new rules may affect the season.  His picks for drivers to watch this season, and the question on everyone’s mind can Denny Hamlin take the checker for the THIRD time in a row.  They even talk about Kyle’s love for Disney.

 
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