Wednesday 1st April 2026

The List for Thursday, May 12th 2022

Welcome to The List,

“Top Gun: Maverick” director Joseph Kosinski tells Insider magazine that Kelly McGillis and Meg Ryan are not in his new movie. Saying ” I didn’t want every storyline to always be looking backwards. It was important to introduce some new characters.”  Top Gun: Maverick is in theaters May 27th Memorial Day weekend.

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More Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani news from the National Enquirer so take it with a POUND of salt here…they’re reporting Blake and Gwen are arguing over how to decorate their Oklahoma home.  She wants fancy bathroom tile and HE wants his deer antlers…somewhere in there is a compromise… Blake tried his hand at the new TikTok challenge featuring Lizzo’s hit single “About Damn Time.” It racked up over 2.5 million views in a day.

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The Johnny Depp/Amber Heard Defamation trial is on break but it’s not stopping fans from hangin out!!  Some have spent $30,000 on attending this trial, camping out in their cars for a front-row seat in the courtroom. ONE fan named Sharon Smith from the UK put all of her belongings in storage and flew to Virginia to support Johnny. Her trip has cost her over $10,000.

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Decider magazine says CMT is going to air Naomi Judd’s celebration of life.  memorial service on Sunday, at 6 pm. It will be broadcast from Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. This special will celebrate her timeless voice, unforgettable spirit and the immense impact she left on our genre through the best form of healing we have – music.” Naomi Judd: A River Of Time Celebration will air on CMT Sunday May 15th 6pm

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The 2022 Billboard Music Awards is this Sunday Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert and Elle King are some of the performers on stage… The 2022 Billboard Music Awards Sunday 7pm NBC Hosted by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs live from the Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena Streaming on Peacock.

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The clock seems to be ticking for Florida Georgia Line…Brian Kelley says he doesn’t know what will become of FGL.  At this point he says they’ve got ten or eleven more shows this year, and they’re taking a break after that so if you want to see them…this is the year to do it. Plans after that are unknown for now, but they will always be there for each other.

You can catch The List, weekdays at 2:20 and 4:20 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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The List for Tuesday, March 31st 2026

Welcome to The List,

Taylor Swift has officially entered her glittery legal era again. A Las Vegas performer says Taylor’s use of “The Life Of A Showgirl” is stomping all over her own brand, “Confessions of a Showgirl.” She’s suing for trademark infringement, wants damages, and an injunction too.

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Only Kid Rock could turn a poolside salute into a military investigation. The Army says two Blackhawk helicopters near his Tennessee mansion were just on a Nashville training route, but now they’re checking into why they hovered there. Kid says nobody’s getting in trouble and called it pretty neat. Nothing says casual Tuesday like cannonballs, patriotism, and two black helicopters hovering near your house…

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Riley Green is stacking side quests like a pro. He’s making his TV debut on Marshals in mid-April. And because sleep is for other people, he’s also reportedly opening a second Duck Blind bar in Gatlinburg. At this point Riley’s building a country music cinematic universe.

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Thomas Rhett says one of his favorite parts of touring is trying wild new foods on the road, which sounds adventurous and expensive. Meanwhile Dylan Scott keeps it a little more backyard chaos at home, admitting he’ll wander into the kitchen at midnight and cook a full meal like it’s noon. His wife wakes up confused; he’s making dinner round two. That’s not a snack, that’s a second shift.

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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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3/31/2026 Pierre

OUR KIX CRITTER OF THE WEEK, PIEREE!

He is about a two year old tabby who came to the ARL as a stray. He came in with an injury to his hip, but thankfully it was the serious and has fully healed. That's when the ARL staff realized Pierre is a cuddy bug who loves to snuggle. They believe he would be good with other cats too. Since Pierre is the KIX Critter his adoption fee is half off the regular price of $50, you can make him your couch buddy for $25.00!! More info

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