Iowa Anchor Bids Farewell on Air, Urges Real News Over Sanitized Coverage

Iowa NBC affiliate KWQC TV6 anchor Dustin Nolan announced during a live broadcast that Friday would be his last day, saying he’s stepping away from the news industry. He emphasized the need for reporting that goes beyond “sanitized news” and strives to present the issues that matter, while not detailing his reasons for leaving. Nolan thanked viewers and his wife/colleague Jenna Jackson; the station noted his Emmy-winning work with his wife in 2025. KWQC later shared the farewell on its TikTok account.