Fox News • June 23, 2026 00:00

Former Iowa news anchor clarifies sudden departure, insists he was not 'quitting on-air'

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Former Iowa news anchor Dustin Nolan released a statement clarifying his viral farewell comments from KWQC TV6, saying his words were twisted to fit agendas.

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Iowa news anchor quits live on-air in emotional plea for facts over 'sanitized news'

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Former Iowa news anchor clarifies sudden departure, insists he was not 'quitting on-air'

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Iowa news anchor quits live on-air in emotional plea for facts over 'sanitized news'

Local news anchor Dustin Nolan tearfully announced he was leaving KWQC TV6 during a live broadcast on Friday after spending about four years on the station.