KWQC 6 Shocker: Iowa News Anchor Announces News Industry Exit On-Air

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A KWQC 6 Iowa news anchor announced his departure from the channel and journalism altogether in a morning broadcast. He reflected on how deeply the job mattered to him and how he had always tried to present the truth to the viewers. Dustin Nolan called out the station over “sanitized news” before sharing a few kind words about his wife, Jenna Jackson.

Dustin Nolan reveals he’s leaving the news industry on-air

During the morning broadcast, Nolan became emotional on-air as he shared his decision to leave KWQC 6 and the news industry. “Today is my last day here at KWQC 6. I have chosen to step away from the news industry,” he stated.

Reflecting on how much he valued the job, Nolan added, “Before I say goodbye, I just want to say, I hope every one of you who that’s allowed me to be part of your mornings know just how important that I have taken this job, how much it means to me that you have trusted me these past few years to bring you the news in the morning. I promise you I’ve given you everything I have. I’ve never tried to be perfect or what many think a newsman is supposed to be.”

The anchor further stated that he has always tried to maintain transparency, present the truth, and remain his authentic self. “But I’ve always done my best to be transparent, bring you the facts, and I’ve always been myself. I’ve loved being able to provide a public service to this place we all call home, the Quad Cities,” he added.

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KWQC TV6 morning anchor Dustin Nolan announced on-air Friday that he’s leaving the station and stepping away from the news industry. Nolan thanked viewers for welcoming him into their mornings and said he’s worked to be transparent and deliver the facts, calling local news a public service to the Quad Cities. He also reflected on the importance of covering issues that matter, even when uncomfortable, and credited his wife Jenna—his co-anchor on the desk and “co-anchor in life”—along with other colleagues for their support. Nolan closed with a final sign-off to viewers: “Good day and goodbye.” quadcities iowanews anchorsignoff emotionalgoodbye kwqc local news dustinnolan gooddayandgoodbye

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Nolan went on to say that, as a reporter, he always wanted to shed light on issues that mattered and firmly believed the station owed its audience genuine coverage. He encouraged KWQC 6 to look beyond “trends” and “sanitized news.” The 41-year-old added that it’s important to bring people out of their comfort zones and make them aware of the realities they all live in.

As he bid farewell, he looked forward to the next chapter of his journey. Nolan also paid tribute to his co-anchor wife, Jenna Jackson, praising her talent and thanking her for being the “greatest co-anchor in life as well.” Nolan has been a part of KWQC 6 since 2022.

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