Iowa news anchor quits on air over ‘sanitized news’ leaving his co-anchor wife behind to finish the show

Iowa news anchor quits on air over ‘sanitized news’ leaving his co-anchor wife behind to finish the show Dustin Nolan referred to his wife, who will remain an anchor on the show, as the ‘greatest co-anchor in life’ - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments An Iowa TV news anchor choked up as he quit his job on air, blaming the station for focusing on “trends or sanitized news” instead of taking people “out of their bubbles.” Dustin Nolan, the morning anchor for NBC affiliate KWQC-TV 6 in Davenport, became emotional Friday while announcing his departure from the station, where he has worked since 2022. “I have chosen to step away from the news industry,” he began. “Before I say goodbye, I just want to say, I hope every one of you that’s allowed me to be a part of your mornings knows just how important I have taken this job, how much it means to me that you’ve trusted me these past few years to bring you the news in the morning.” Nolan emphasized his goal was always to be transparent with viewers and provide a public service to the Quad Cities. “When it comes to this job, all I’ve ever wanted to do is report on the issues that really matter,” he said. “I’ve always believed that we, as a local news station, owe you, the viewers, the best that we can do, because without you, none of us would be able to do this job.” “I also believe that we, as a local news station, have to be more than trends or sanitized news, because it makes people uncomfortable,” he continued. “That’s why the facts matter, and that’s why we do what we do here. We have to take people out of their bubbles and comfort zones and make them think about the world we all live in,” he said. The teary anchor then praised his co-anchor and wife, Jenna, whom he referred to as the “greatest co-anchor in life.” His wife was set to remain on the program run by Gray Media. Nolan had worked at KWQC since 2022, according to his LinkedIn. The station is based in Davenport and provides coverage from the Quad Cities, which include Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa and Rock Island and Moline in Illinois. Nolan did not specify what he planned to do after leaving the journalism industry. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments