Saturday 27th December 2025

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Pack The Backpack: Ms Unkrich

MARCH RECIPIENT:

Janelle Unkrich – 1st Grade Teacher – South Tama Elementary School

 

NOMINATED BY:

Carley Bolhuis (Student’s Parent & Co-Worker)

 

CARLEY’S LETTER:

 

Ms. Unkrich deserves pack the backpack as she is the most kind hearted, loving teacher I have not only worked with but have seen also from a parent perspective. Janelle goes above and beyond for all her students and would give the shirt of her back or give up her lunch for anyone she came across that needed help! Janelle spends countless hours finding new ways to help her students in the classroom to help make sure they become successful. If anyone deserves this it would be her as she never asks for anything in return for her hard work and dedication that she puts in for her students.

 
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The List for Tuesday, March 25th 2025

Welcome to The List,

Trisha Yearwood got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ... Trisha received her Star yesterday. Carly Pearce says she's always been infatuated by Trisha's voice, but the most important thing she says is the impact Trisha continues to make on the industry

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The quest to find country music's hottest man still continues as the results from round one of the 2025 March Man-ness bracket were revealed.  Some big matchups in round two include:  Zach Top vs. Riley Green . . . and George Strait vs. Luke Bryan.

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George Clooney tells CBS that he is no longer starring in rom-coms. "Look, I’m 63 years old. I’m not trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men. That’s not my job. I’m not doing romantic films anymore."

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US Weekly says Jelly Roll will make his acting debut on the April 11th episode of CBS’ hit series ‘’Fire Country’’. He will play Noah, a healthcare worker and former convict who is turning his life around.

You can catch The List on weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
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The Top Five KIX Critters

This week's KIX Critter of the week are FIVE KIX Critters that are still looking for their forever homes! Introducing our lady Stella and boys Fozzy, Kirby Blu and Lou!! If you would like to welcome a new pet these five would be more than happy to be part of your life! ARL is open Tuesday-Friday 11-5 Saturday 11-4

KIRBY'S ADOPTION FEE IS JUST $75

 
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The List for Monday, March 24th 2025

Welcome to The List,

Celebrating the life of heavyweight boxing champ George Foreman, started boxing when he was 17 to loose weight and be a good street fighter, and as he says became a Golden Glover “by accident”.  George finished his career with 76 wins and five losses; his overall record included 68 knockouts and over 200-million George Foreman Grills sold.  George Foreman passed on Friday, in a hospital in Texas surrounded by his family.  He was 76.

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Last week, Luke Combs received a star at the Music City Walk of Fame.  He said, "I'll be forever grateful for this and Music City taking me in as one of their own.  I get to do what I love, which is singing country music, because of it.  I feel honored to be in such prestigious company."

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Taylor Swift is facing personal challenges and has allegedly paused her friendships with Brittany and Patrick Mahomes. A source says, “They’re not hanging out with Patrick and Brittany right now. There’s no drama. Travis and Taylor just have other priorities at the moment.”

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Morgan Wallen's new album "I'm the Problem" will have 37 songs on it when it drops on May 16th.  So far, he's released seven of the songs.

You can check out The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
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Nashville Music Minute: No Time Off

 
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The List for Friday, March 21st 2025

Welcome to The List,

Morgan Wallen released two new songs in the middle of the night.  He's teased them before but now they're officially out.  They're called "Just in Case" and "I'm a Little Crazy" and they'll be on his new album, "I'm the Problem", which will be out on May 16th. Eric Church confirmed his new album "Evangeline vs. the Machine" arrives May 2nd.  Fans heard about it early when the track list and release date leaked on Apple Music.

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Drew Baldridge has a way of figuring out problems when they arise…He tells FarmWeekNow.com that he goes back to his roots if he can't figure out how to solve a problem. “If there's something going on I can't solve, I just kind of went back to my farming roots. Let’s put our boots on, let’s go to work and let’s figure it out.”

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Who would YOU put on your Mt. Rushmore of great actors…Will Smith was asked, and he would put Marlon Brando, Denzel Washington, Daniel Day-Lewis up there.  He says looking at the whole spectrum, he would add himself because you go to a Will Smith movie because of Will Smith…

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The Globe claims Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings is angling for a salary increase following a surge in ratings. A source tells The Globe, “When Ken first took the job, he was impressed by $4 million, but as time has gone by, he now understands just how demanding the job is and realizes he should have pushed for more money.

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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Nashville Music Minute: New Morgan Wallen CD

 
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At the Movies for Thursday, March 20th 2025

AT THE MOVIES

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

In theaters this weekend:’ Disney’s Snow White’

a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film.

https://youtu.be/iV46TJKL8cU?si=8F5XqgnqmY7aAgX7

‘Disney’s Snow White’ is rated: PG

Stars:  Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot

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, March 20th 2025

Welcome to The List,

The Grand Ole Opry turns 100 years old later this year actually in November.  But to celebrate, NBC aired a huge concert last night called the "Opry 100: A Live Celebration".  Stars like Alan Jackson, Lainey Wilson, Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, and Luke Combs all took the stage.

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If you're not a basketball fan, but still want to fill out a bracket . . . May we suggest participating in 2025's March Man-ness?  It's the fight to see who is the hottest man in country music.  And there are two brackets to choose from: Old School, and New School.  You can check out the Old School bracket, here. You can check out the New School bracket, here. So if you're bored by basketball, and want to fill out a bracket for the hottest country stars, you can click here and here.  If you want to get in on the action we have links for BOTH posted on Kix Web Dot Com The List.

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Christina Applegate says she's been hospitalized 30 times in the past three years which she blames on her MS with something called the "Double Dragon" we won't go into the details HERE but let's just say.. you....leak..from both ends at the same time...gross...

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"SNL" announced Morgan Wallen will be the musical guest next week.  They're on hiatus this week, so that's Saturday, March 29th.

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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Steven Havens of Marshalltowns Feral Support Group

This is a screen shot of the post with how you can help.

These are  places you can donate pop cans and bottles to help with funds.

Larry's Towing 909 N 3rd Ave & Fencing Solutions 507 Iowa Ave (the old Sears building)

If you would like to foster there is a need for that as well.

 
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