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The List for Monday, January 3rd 2022

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For the longest time cowboy hats were a thing in country music.  Everyone from Tim McGraw to Garth Brooks…the “Hat acts” of the 90’s were huge…then hats went away for a while…now…2022 those hats are making a comeback…Dustin Lynch has a bunch of cowboy hats but how many does he know? “I have no idea how many cowboy hats I own, I opened a closet at my house and found 40 boxes of cowboy hats I didn’t know I had. So, we’re in the dozens…dozens and dozens of cowboy hats right now.” The one he wears on any given day depends on the mood he’s in.

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Chris Stapleton Can’t Wait To Get Back To Touring In 2022..and he has a message for all of his fans, “Yeah, we’re comin’ and I hope you show up.  That’s my message and I can not wait to see you. It’s going to be awesome.” his ‘All-American Road Show Tour is set to hit the road again in support of his second and third studio albums “From A Room: Volume 1 and Volume 2 kicks off in Oklahoma February 18th.

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Today the world mourns the loss of a Hollywood Icon.  Betty White just weeks before her 100th birthday.  She is in the Guinness book of world records for having the longest TV career by an entertainer for a female.  Her career stretched more than 79 years…our ‘Golden Girl’ will be missed…Betty White passed peacefully in her home in Brentwood December 31st…she was 99

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If there was a movie about Elvira Mistress of the dark’s life, who would you want to play Elvira!!??  Well, Elvira wants Dolly Parton to play HER in a new movie about her life.  She says you have to have someone with the right “attributes”

And Nicolas Cage tells Variety Magazine he no longer wants to be known as an actor….He wants to be known as a “thespian” because it’s more like Shamanism…getting a little ahead of ourselves I think..I’ve seen his latest movies…

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The big numbers at the box office over the holiday weekend goes to Spider-Man: No Way Home earning 52-Million dollars followed by Sing 2 and the King’s Man rounding out the top 3 raking in 4 and a half million dollars.

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The List for Tuesday, January 7th 2025

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Speculation yesterday, confirmation today…. Zendaya and Tom Holland are engaged.  Speculation began when Zendaya wore a diamond ring to the Golden Globes.  Tom reportedly proposed between Christmas and New Year's.

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Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo recently added three miniature cows to their farm.  They’re named Crunch, Brownie and S’more.  But Jelly was feeling left out because everyone got an animal but him.  So, then Bunnie got Jelly his very own DONKEY…named Griz…

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Riley Green had to go to the emergency room after impaling his foot on a nail while hunting. Green shared the incident on Instagram. Despite the mishap, he remained in good spirits and even received clearance to return to hunting shortly after being treated.

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RadarOnline says Travis Kelce is allegedly planning to live as a stay-at-home husband with Taylor Swift. An insider reveals, “He wants to be somewhere between a house husband, a mentor, and a manager. That's his dream: to get married to Taylor and hang up his boots.

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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OUR FIRST KIX CRITTER FOR 2025 IS RONNIE!!

Ronnie is a 3 year old German Shepherd mix that came to the shelter as a stray. He is seems to get along with cats and other dogs. If you have a current dog in the home, a meet and greet will be required.

Ronnie is an active dog that is looking for an active family to take him out on adventures. Ronnie's adoption fee covers his neuter, vaccines, microchip heartworm test and various other treatments. If you are interested in Ronnie, please stop by the front desk or call 641-753-9046.

 
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The List for Monday, January 6th 2025

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Demi Moore won her first acting award EVER last night at the Golden Globes, for "The Substance".  Other winners included "The Brutalist", "Shogun", "Emilia Perez", and "Hacks".

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Aubrey Plaza's husband Jeff Baena took his own life on Friday.  Baena directed Aubrey in several movies, including "Life After Beth", "The Little Hours", and "Spin Me Round".

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The Carolina Panthers have had a rough season.  So, when a fan suggested Luke Combs be given a chance on defense, the country singer was into it.  He said, "I'm ready to suit up."  Unfortunately, the Panthers passed on the opportunity.  At 5-12 what could they lose?

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The donkey who inspired Eddie Murphy's character in "Shrek" passed away after suffering a hoof disease.  He was 30 and lived at a pasture in Palo Alto, California.

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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