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The List for Tuesday, December 6th 2022

Welcome to The List,

As you may have heard by now Kirstie Alley famous for playing Rebecca Howe on “Cheers” and films “Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan”“Drop Dead Gorgeous”, and the “Look Who’s Talking” Passed yesterday. After what her family described as a “short battle with cancer. It was only recently discovered Kirstie Alley was 71…

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Rapper Ice Cube wants to make another “Friday” sequel but needs Warner Brothers to give him control of the franchise.  Quote, “They need to do the right thing, get it to us, let us turn it into more money, and make the fans happy.” He’s says he’s already written two scripts for a potential sequel.

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Here’s a good reason to stay home Thursday night: The ABC docuseries “Superstar” premiered last year, with each one-hour episode about a different celebrity.  Last year’s lineup included Whitney Houston, Kobe Bryant, Robin Williams, and Patrick Swayze. Season two starts this Thursday, and the first episode is all about the great Reba McEntire.  It includes guest appearances by Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Luke Combs, Kristin Chenoweth, Wynonna Judd, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, and Dierks Bentley.

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The word is out…two more movies in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise are in the works.  Director Jerry Bruckheimer who produced all five films in the saga said as much.  The idea is to bring Johnny Depp back as Captain Jack Sparrow and a Margo Robbie spinoff is a possibility.

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Have you seen Blake Shelton’s show ‘Barmageddon’ … WWE Hall of famer Nikki Bella, Carson Daly in a cowboy hat and of course…Blake Shelton on  stage at his bar Ole Red…He got the idea for the opening for the show from Kelly Clarkson “She opens everyone of her episodes with a song, so thought man, I’m gonna do that.  I’m going to do what Kelly does but better. So, I decided that I’m gonna do a classic bar karaoke theme song every episode of Barmageddon.” in the premier episode it was Blake versus Kane Brown.  ‘Barmageddon’ airs on Mondays on USA.

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And finally, Carly Pearce will be on “The Voice” tonight for the semifinal results show.  She’ll be performing her latest hit, “What He Didn’t Do”.  It airs at 8:00 p.m. 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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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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