Thursday 2nd April 2026

The List for Monday, October 10th 2022

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It’s been talked about over and over again…and STILL The Rock will NOT run for president…it’s off the table “I love our country and everyone in it.  I also love being a daddy.”  The Rock has three daughters, ages 4, 6, and 21. His latest movie ‘Black Adam’ hits theaters October 21st.

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UC Berkeley is offering a class on Nicki Minaj.  It’s called “Nicki Minaj: The Black Barbie Femmecee & Hip-Hop Feminisms”, and it’ll study Nicki’s, quote, “impact in the context of broader historical-social structures & hip-hop feminisms.” Meanwhile trade schools are like…hey! Wanna job?!

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“American Songwriter” made a list of the Top 10 Outlaw Country songs.  The top three are “Mama Tried” by Merle Haggard, “Long-Haired Country Boy” by Charlie Daniels, and “Whiskey River” by Willie Nelson.

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The Tennessean is reporting that Loretta Lynn was laid to rest on Friday morning in her family’s cemetery at her ranch in Tennessee.  Before she passed, she left instructions for her services.  She had a private ceremony with around 100 people.  A public memorial is being planned that fans will be invited to.

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Morgan Wallen updated his Instagram bio on Friday.  It says “Born with a Beer in My Hand”.  So it could be a new song, or a new album, but either way new music is on the way…..

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Movies can make anything look awesome.  But movies LIE.  A few examples of things that always look fun in the movies, even though they’re NOT in real life: Laying on grass:  Anyone allergic?  It’s itchy and theirs bugs….Riding a motorcycle without a helmet, eye protection or jacket:  The wind sucks and so does bugs hitting your face. And exploring haunted houses or sketchy places:  Where are the criminals or cops? And those PESKY KIDS…..

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 Wednesday, April 1st 2026

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Meghan Markle allegedly thought she could jump the royal line. A new book claims she believed she should be queen next. Said she was smarter, better, and worked harder than Kate. That’s not confidence, that’s skipping the entire family tree.

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Two Blackhawk helicopters hovering over Kid Rock’s house raised eyebrows fast. Army pilots got suspended while the investigation played out. Then the Defense Secretary stepped in and shut it down. Suspensions lifted, no punishment, case closed just like that.

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Keith Urban might be ready to say a little more. A report claims he felt iced out of Nicole Kidman’s interview. She talked family and life but didn’t mention him once. Now there’s talk he could finally tell his side. Nothing says romance like a possible press tour response.

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And if you saw Jason Aldean storm off Colbert… relax. That viral story is completely made up from top to bottom. Wrong show name, bad details, zero credible sources behind it. The internet really said “let’s just create chaos today.” Moral of the story, not everything trending is actually true…I know…surprise right??

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

 
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April Pack the Backpack Winner: Sarah Fricke

The April Minuteman Printing & Graphics Pack the Backpack winner, is Sarah Fricke – K-4 Special Behavior Intervention Teacher @ Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Newton. She was nominated by Steven Marsh, Jaimie Bru, Ashley Durant, and Jonathan Duran, and here is what they wrote to Kix 101.1.

"She loves her job. She is good at her job. And she loves the students like they are her own kids."

"She works hard to help kids with behavior issues be successful at becoming their best self and helps get them on the right track to being able to be in classes with the other kids."

"Sarah is amazing with her students. She always goes above and beyond to make sure that her students are taken care of."

"Sarah teaches in and out of school no matter where you see her. She is always buying supplies, rewards, etc. out of her own pocket to ensure the kids are getting what they need. She goes above and beyond what any teacher is required to do. There are times she brings snacks to ensure kids get a birthday at school, Buys McDonalds, etc. if a child works hard enough on their issue etc."

 

On the last Wednesday of the month during the school year, we award $101 to a Kix Country classroom to help out with supplies. Nominate a Kix Country teacher today at Kixweb.com.

 
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